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Aussie Bargain Car Rentals – May 2023 Monthly Report

Manager Analysis

The month of May presented challenges for the Google Ads campaign. Despite receiving 331 clicks, the conversion rate remained at 6.28% due to a significant number of clicks from users searching for competitor brands. To address this issue, the team implemented an optimisation strategy by including irrelevant and competitor search term variations in the negative keywords list. Additionally, they initiated the Google Advertiser verification process to gain access to additional ad assets that would enhance the performance of the ads. Looking ahead to June, the focus will continue to be on refining the negative keywords list to exclude irrelevant and low-intent searches while also completing the Advertiser Verification process to maximise the campaign’s effectiveness.

In May, the SEO efforts yielded positive results with 39 keywords ranking in the top three positions and an additional 33 keywords ranking in the top four to ten positions on the first page of search results. Notably, keywords such as ‘holiday car rental Nambour,’ ‘cheap car hire Sunshine Coast,’ ‘family car rentals Nambour Railway Station,’ and ‘family car rentals Sunshine Coast’ achieved first-page rankings. Furthermore, the keyword ‘bargain car rental Sunshine Coast’ improved its position from 5th to 2nd on the first page compared to the previous month. On-page optimisation was focused on enhancing the ranking of the keyword ‘rent a car Sunshine Coast,’ with expectations of further improvement in the upcoming weeks. Moving forward, the SEO campaign in June will prioritise off-page optimisation through local citations strategies to enhance visibility, credibilit

SEO Analysis

  • 39 keywords ranking in top 3 (first page) results
  • 33 keywords ranking in top 4-10 (first page) results
  • Keyword ‘holiday car rental Nambour’ is ranking in the 1st position (first page).
  • Keyword ‘cheap car hire Sunshine Coast’ is ranking in the 1st position (first page).
  • Keyword ‘family car rentals Nambour Railway Station’ is ranking in the 1st position (first page).
  • Keyword ‘family car rentals Sunshine Coast’ is ranking in the 1st position (first page).
  • Keyword ‘bargain car rental Sunshine Coast’ is ranking in the 2nd position (first page), up from 5th position (first page) in the previous month.
  • In May, on-page optimisation focused on the keyword ‘rent a car Sunshine Coast’. Its ranking can be expected to improve in the coming weeks.
  • For June, SEO campaign will focus on off-page optimisation using local citations strategy to improve the site’s visibility, credibility, and Google presence by providing reputable backlinks to the site.
  • Google Ads

  • 20 Conversion
  • 331 Clicks
  • 12.70% CTR
  • $2.27Avg. CPC
  • 6.28% Conversion Rate
  • May has been challenging for Google Ads. The ads received clicks from users looking for competitor brands, which reduced opportunities for conversions.
  • As part of our optimisation strategy, we put irrelevant and competitor search term variations in the negative keywords list. We also started the Google Advertiser verification process to get access to even more ad assets that will add value to the ads.
  • With that being said, the plan for June is to continue updating the negative keywords list to avoid irrelevant, low intent and competitor searches. We will also complete the Advertiser Verification.
  • Aussie Bargain Car Rentals – April 2023 Monthly Report

    Manager Analysis

    In April, the Google Ads campaign generated 33 conversions, which is an increase from 25 in March. Nine of the conversions were booking requests, five were quote requests, and the remaining conversions were from calls. The campaign had a 14.30% click-through rate and an average cost per click of $2.22. The conversion rate was 9.76%. To optimise the campaign, the team added irrelevant and competitor search term variations to the negative keywords list. Moving forward, the team plans to continue updating the negative keywords list to avoid irrelevant and low-intent searches. Finally, we will initiate the Advertiser Verification process to gain additional features such as displaying the business name.

    For SEO, the website performed well with a total of 39 keywords ranking in the top 1-3 spots and 34 keywords in the top 4-10 results on the first page of Google. The website has achieved a significant milestone as 4 important keywords such as ‘holiday car rental Nambour,’ ‘cheap car hire Sunshine Coast,’ ‘family car rentals Nambour Railway Station,’ and ‘family car rentals Sunshine Coast’ ranked in the 1st position on the first page of Google. Additionally, the keyword ‘bargain car rental Sunshine Coast’ ranked in the 5th position on the first page. The SEO campaign focused on off-page optimisation to improve the website’s reputation and presence in Google by using social foundations and strategies. The SEO team’s plan for May is to focus on the keyword ‘rent a car Sunshine Coast’ and perform on-page optimisation since it has medium to high levels of competition and monthly search volume. The aim is to improve the keyword’s ranking to bring it closer to the first page of Google search results.

    SEO Analysis

  • 39 keywords ranking in top 3 (first page) results
  • 34 keywords ranking in top 4-10 (first page) results
  • Keyword ‘holiday car rental Nambour’ is ranking in the 1st position (first page).
  • Keyword ‘cheap car hire Sunshine Coast’ is ranking in the 1st position (first page).
  • Keyword ‘family car rentals Nambour Railway Station’ is ranking in the 1st position (first page).
  • Keyword ‘family car rentals Sunshine Coast’ is ranking in the 1st position (first page).
  • Keyword ‘bargain car rental Sunshine Coast’ is ranking in the 5th position (first page).
  • In April, the SEO campaign focused on off-page optimisation using social foundations and strategies to improve the site’s reputation and presence in Google.
  • For May, the SEO on-page optimisation will focus on the keyword ‘rent a car Sunshine Coast’ as it has a medium to high levels of competition and monthly search volume. The goal is to bring it closer to the first page of Google search results.
  • Google Ads

  • 33 Conversion
  • 338 Clicks
  • 14.30% CTR
  • $2.22 Avg. CPC
  • 9.76% Conversion Rate
  • April has seen an upward trend for Google Ads, from 25 in March to 33 this month. Nine of the total conversions were successful Booking Requests for the service, 5 from requests for a quote, and the rest were from calls.
  • As part of our optimisation strategy, we put irrelevant and competitor search term variations in the negative keywords list.
  • With that being said, the plan for May is to continue updating the negative keywords list to avoid irrelevant, low intent and competitor searches. Furthermore, we will refine the keywords and the ads. Finally, we will initiate the Advertiser Verification to gain additional features such as a Business Name display.