Fresh Leads Caught Daily for Open Blue Cobia
Overview
Open Blue is a global leader in sustainable aquaculture, specializing in premium-quality cobia raised in deep-ocean farms. Committed to innovation and environmental responsibility, Open Blue has set new standards for clean, healthy, and responsibly sourced seafood, providing a sustainable choice for chefs, retailers, and consumers worldwide.
Challenge
Open Blue faced low brand recognition in a competitive seafood market, limiting its ability to position itself as a leader in sustainable cobia farming. Its digital presence lacked strategic SEO, reducing visibility among buyers and industry professionals. Social media engagement was underutilized, making it harder to build a loyal community and educate audiences. Additionally, market awareness of deep-ocean aquaculture was low, creating a challenge in shifting perceptions and driving demand. While website traffic existed, conversion optimization needed improvement to turn visitors into engaged customers.
Objective
Our goal with OpenBlue was to enhance brand visibility, drive a significant increase in organic traffic, and strengthen engagement across social media. We aimed to boost website visits by leveraging SEO-driven content, improve keyword rankings through targeted blog and article series, and maintain consistent audience engagement through social media efforts. Additionally, we sought to achieve above-benchmark engagement rates on Facebook and Instagram while ensuring continuous growth in reach and interaction.
Strategy
To maximize Open Blue’s visibility and engagement, we deployed a multi-channel approach that includes:
- Content Marketing – Publishing blogs, articles, and infographics each month to educate audiences on sustainable aquaculture, seafood nutrition, and industry best practices.
- On-Page & Off-Page SEO – Optimizing website content, metadata, and internal linking while building authoritative backlinks to strengthen organic search rankings.
- Paid Search Campaigns – Running targeted PPC ads to drive traffic, generate leads, and increase brand awareness among seafood distributors, chefs, and sustainability-conscious consumers.
- Social Media Management – Developing and curating engaging content across multiple platforms to build community, promote Open Blue’s mission, and enhance audience interaction.
Results
- Organic website traffic increased by 25%, while the bounce rate decreased by 15%, signaling stronger user engagement.
- Click-through rate (CTR) improved from 3.1% to 5.23%, and the conversion rate rose by 20%, driving more box across the year.
- Page likes grew by 60%, and the follower count increased by 75%, reaching 10,000 followers in one year.
- Average video views reached 100,000, boosting visibility and retention.
- Website traffic from Instagram grew by 30%, supporting multi-channel conversion efforts.
- Sales from Facebook increased by 25%, directly contributing to revenue growth.