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Case Study

Transforming digital:
STACK Leisure.

From SEO to email marketing, a complete digital overhaul that boosted organic traffic by 145% and drove conversion rates from 0.33% to 1.27%.

  • WHO — STACK Leisure
  • WHAT — SEO, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Website Redesign, Digital Branding
  • WHEN — January 2024 – August 2024
  • WHERE — Newcastle Upon Tyne
  • HOW — Full-stack digital marketing transformation
STACK Leisure
The Results

Eight Months of
Measurable Impact.

+ 0%
Organic Traffic
+ 0%
Conversion Rate (0.33% → 1.27%)
+ 0%
Prospect Traffic
+34%
- 0%
Bounce Rate Drop (60% → 28%)
+ 0%
Engagement Rate (32.9% → 60.77%)
+ 0%
Engagement Time (16.99s → 37s)
0%
Email Open Rate
60.43%
0%
Google Ads CTR
SEO & Technical SEO

Organic Growth:
+145% Traffic.

A comprehensive SEO and technical SEO strategy transformed STACK Leisure’s organic visibility. From technical audits to content improvement, every element was aligned to drive qualified traffic and improve search rankings.

  • +145% increase in organic traffic
  • +34% growth in prospect traffic
  • +47.36% improvement in views per user (1.66 → 2.45)
SEO & Technical SEO
Google Ads Performance
Google Ads Performance

Precision Targeting:
Maximum ROI.

Google Ads campaigns were rebuilt from the ground up with laser-focused targeting and bid improvement, achieving exceptional click-through rates and cost efficiency across all campaign types.

  • Click-through rate up to 8.75%
  • Cost per click as low as £0.03
  • Conversion rate boosted from 0.33% to 1.27%
Email Marketing

Engagement That
Converts.

Email campaigns were designed for maximum engagement, with compelling subject lines, segmented audiences, and clear calls to action. The results speak for themselves — open rates and click rates far exceeding industry benchmarks.

  • 60.43% email open rate
  • 18.60% click rate
  • Segmented campaigns driving repeat visits
Email Marketing
Facebook Feed Ads

Facebook Feed Ads

Market banner ads (1.91:1) for Facebook feed — STACK containers in iconic Lincoln locations.

Instagram Stories

Instagram Stories

Full-screen 9:16 portrait stories showing the STACK container at Lincoln Cathedral, waterfront, and city centre.

Instagram Grid

Instagram Grid

Square 1:1 posts for the Instagram profile — the full “A New Venue, A New Lifestyle” campaign grid.

STACK Leisure

We turned 0.33% into 1.27%

What could we do for you?

  • +145% Organic Traffic
  • +285% Conversion Rate
  • +34% Prospect Traffic
  • -53% Bounce Rate Drop
  • +85% Engagement Rate
  • +118.77% Engagement Time
  • +47.36% Views Per User
  • 60.43% Email Open Rate
  • 18.60% Email Click Rate
  • 8.75% Google Ads CTR
Gallery

Screenshots
& Photography

STACK venue packed with visitors
Food prep at STACK — sauce on buns
The Cheesy Pug serving loaded fries
Behind the scenes food preparation
STACK venue atmosphere and crowd
Street food being served at STACK
STACK Lincoln — A New Venue campaign
STACK Lincoln awareness ad
STACK container at Lincoln Cathedral
STACK container at Lincoln waterfront
STACK Lincoln Instagram Story
STACK Lincoln social campaign
STACK container Lincoln location
STACK Lincoln opening announcement
Disclosure

All projects, campaigns, and results shown were produced by Dave Head while employed as Digital Marketing Manager at STACK Leisure (Jan 2024 – Aug 2024). All work, assets, and intellectual property remain the ownership of STACK Leisure Ltd. This case study is presented with publicly available data to demonstrate capability.

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What clients say about our work

Real reviews from real businesses.

5.0 (32 reviews)

Had a website made from scratch was done within 4 days and turn around was great.

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Reece Storey
Web Design

Great service overall. It's been a real pleasure working with Dave and his team. They've helped strengthen our business presence and brand identity through our website and are always on hand to offer support and go the extra mile. We're looking forward to continuing to work with Dave and the Northern Digital team on future projects as our business grows.

B
Ben Wilson
Web Design, Branding

Very good experience, very knowledgable and trustworthy. Highly recommend.

F
Flix Electrics
Web Design
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