When I started optimizing a US-based Tattoo Academy website in February, the goal was simple: drive more qualified traffic and build authority in a competitive niche. What followed was a complete SEO transformation powered by Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and AI-driven SEO strategies.
The Challenge
The website was struggling with limited visibility, attracting just 295 visits per month. It wasn’t appearing in AI Overviews, Featured Snippets, or “People Also Ask” results missing out on major traffic opportunities.
The Strategy
To fix this, I built a custom growth plan using a mix of technical, on-page, and AI-powered strategies:
- Optimized for AI Overviews, Featured Snippets, and “People Also Ask”
- Built blog clusters around targeted themes to establish topical authority
- Created and optimized entities for stronger recognition in search
- Implemented schema markup for rich results
- Improved internal linking for better crawlability and user engagement
- Targeted low-difficulty, high-volume keywords to secure quick wins
The Results
The impact was fast and measurable:
- Traffic Growth: Jumped from 295 to 6.1K/month
- Engagement: Reached 12K clicks and 700K impressions
- Authority: Domain authority increased by 33%
Visibility: Secured top positions in Featured Snippets and AI Overviews
Key Takeaway
By leveraging AEO and AI SEO strategies, I transformed the online presence of a niche Tattoo Academy website within months. This case study proves how the right combination of entity building, keyword strategy, and schema optimization can fuel rapid organic growth and long-term authority.