Case Study: Michelle’s Happy Tails

Launching a New Business and Driving Early Growth Through SEO and Paid Media

Michelle’s Happy Tails partnered with LaborTech Solutions to launch their business and build a complete digital presence from the ground up.
The goal was to create visibility, generate traffic, and establish a system that drives consistent inquiries from day one.


Client: Michelle’s Happy Tails
Industry: Pet Sitting & In-Home Pet Care
Engagement Type: Full Digital Growth System Implementation
Scope of Work:
Website Development, SEO Optimization, Content Strategy, Meta Ads Management, Social Media Management, Analytics & Performance Tracking

The Challenge

  • Brand new business with zero online presence
  • No website, SEO, or digital infrastructure
  • No traffic or inbound leads
  • Needed immediate visibility in a local market

“Starting from zero required building both short-term traction and long-term growth.”

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Website Development

View Website

  • Designed and launched a conversion-focused website
  • Optimized for mobile users and local search
  • Optimized for mobile users and local search

SEO and Local Search

  • Targeted local pet sitting keywords in Joplin
  • Structured content for search visibility
  • Structured content for search visibility

Paid Advertising (Meta Ads)

  • Launched targeted campaigns to generate immediate traffic
  • Focused on local audiences and pet owners
  • Drove early awareness and inquiries

Social Media

  • Built brand presence from scratch
  • Created consistent content to build trust and visibility
  • Supported ad campaigns and organic engagement

The Results

Search Performance (Google Search Console)
  • Clicks: 44 to 77. Increase of 75 percent
  • Impressions: 799 to 937. Increase of 17 percent
  • CTR: 5.5 percent to 8.2 percent
  • Average Position: Improved from 9.7 to 9.4
Traffic and Engagement (Google Analytics)
  • Total Sessions: 264 to 1,098. Increase of 315 percent
  • Event Activity: 1,334 to 4,343. Increase of 225 percent
  • Engaged Sessions: 107 to 377. Increase of 252 percent
Channel Growth
  • Organic Search Traffic: +124 percent
  • Direct Traffic: +106 percent
  • Engaged Organic Sessions: +153 percent


“Starting from zero requires both speed and strategy. By combining SEO, ads, and social, early growth becomes predictable.”

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