Kratom SEO Case Study: 3x Growth in 3 Months
Introduction
In an industry as regulated and competitive as Kratom, driving organic traffic requires precision, compliance, and deep SEO expertise. When Kreamcrew.com approached Digiello Marketing, the challenge was clear—build visibility in a niche where paid ads are restricted and competition is fierce.
In just 90 days, we delivered a 3x increase in organic traffic and achieved first-page rankings for targeted keywords, including some of the most searched terms in the Kratom space.
The Challenge
1. Strict Niche Restrictions
Kratom is a sensitive product category with legal and compliance issues in several countries. This limited our promotional options and demanded extra caution in content creation and optimization.
2. No Existing SEO Foundation
- Low domain authority
- No structured content strategy
- Zero backlinks
- Unoptimized technical setup
3. Highly Competitive Market
Competing with long-established Kratom brands meant we had to think beyond basic SEO. The goal was not just visibility, but credibility and trust in a sensitive market.
Our Research & Planning Approach
Before execution, we conducted deep research on:
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Top-performing competitors in the Kratom space
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Search intent around high-converting queries like “buy Kratom online,” “Kratom strains for focus,” and “effects of 7-Hydroxy Mitragynine”
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LSI keywords such as “Kratom legality USA,” “natural herbal alternatives,” “Kratom extract strength,” and “Kratom powder reviews”
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Backlink profiles of competitors ranking on page 1
Our Strategy & Execution
1. On-Page Optimization
- Created SEO-rich landing pages targeting product-specific and informational queries
- Integrated LSI keywords into product content, FAQs, and blog articles
- Added schema markup for improved search appearance
- Focused on internal linking and clean URL structuring
2. Technical SEO
- Enhanced mobile responsiveness and site speed
- Fixed indexing issues and ensured crawl efficiency
- Optimized core web vitals for long-term performance
3. Authority Building with Backlinks
- Built contextual, white-hat backlinks through niche guest posting
- Earned placements on herbal wellness blogs and Kratom forums
- Example anchor: Kream is steadily emerging as a reputable name in natural product solutions
- Also optimized scientific content, like the page on 7-Hydroxy, to attract informational traffic and topical relevance
4. Content Development
We published keyword-targeted blogs with high informational value to build topical authority, including:
- “What is Kratom? A Beginner’s Guide”
- “Understanding 7-Hydroxy and Other Alkaloids in Kratom”
- “Kratom Dosage & Usage Based on Strain Type”
These blogs helped capture traffic from research-intent queries and increased session duration and engagement metrics.
Conclusion
This case study highlights that even in competitive and sensitive industries like Kratom, SEO can deliver measurable growth when backed by strategy, consistency, and compliance.
At Digiello Marketing, we specialize in creating tailored digital marketing strategies that help brands in niche markets gain visibility and trust. If you're in a regulated industry and want to grow organically, we’re the team that delivers results.