We developed a comprehensive growth strategy centred around programmatic SEO, complemented by conversion optimisation, app growth, and performance marketing:
01 | Programmatic SEO: Building a Growth Engine
We identified a massive opportunity: users searching for specific shipping routes weren’t finding solutions. We built a programmatic SEO engine to capture this demand.
The Strategy
We created 436+ optimised landing pages targeting transactional keywords across four key categories:
- Nigeria to International (189 pages): ‘International Shipping from Nigeria to [Country]’ – targeting all countries Topship ships to
- Lagos to Other States (81 pages): ‘Express Delivery from Lagos to [State/City]’ – covering all Nigerian states and major cities
- Abuja to Other States (81 pages): ‘Express Delivery Service from Abuja to [State/City]’
- Ibadan to Other States (80 pages): ‘Fast Delivery from Ibadan to [State/City]’
- Import Shipping & Others (5 pages): Including reverse routes like ‘Ship from UK to Nigeria’
Page Architecture & Structure
We designed four distinct page types with strategic URL structures:
- Type A (Hub Pages): topship.africa/ng/, topship.africa/lagos/, topship.africa/abuja/
- Type B (Country/State Pages): topship.africa/ng/uk/, topship.africa/lagos/abia/
- Type C (City-Specific Pages): topship.africa/lagos/anambra/onitsha/, topship.africa/abuja/ogun/abeokuta/
- Type D (Reverse Routes): topship.africa/us/ng, topship.africa/uk/ng
Technical SEO Excellence
Every page was engineered for both search engines and conversions:
- Unique, keyword-optimised titles under 55 characters (e.g., ‘International Shipping from Nigeria to United Kingdom’)
- Comprehensive content exceeding 800 words per page with actionable, value-driven copy
- Proper heading hierarchy (single H1, structured H2-H3 subheadings)
- Mobile-first design with 90%+ PageSpeed scores
- Strategic internal linking distributing authority across the page network
- Canonicalisation and proper URL structure
- Schema markup for enhanced search visibility
02 | Conversion Rate Optimisation
Driving traffic was only half the battle. We redesigned the user experience to maximise conversions:
Homepage & Hero Section Optimisation
- Designed two hero section variants optimised for different user segments
- Added app download CTAs below hero section for mobile users
- Introduced app reviews and social proof on homepage
- Implemented download app CTA above footer on all pages
Web-to-App Acquisition Flow
- Redesigned successful order landing pages to promote app download with social proof
- Integrated app download CTAs in welcome emails for new signups
- Added download prompts at the end of every transactional email
Customer Journey Optimisation
- Designed abandoned shipment workflow to recover incomplete orders
- Created 14-day new user onboarding flow with education and engagement
- Implemented re-activation campaigns for dormant users (30+ days inactive)
03 | App Store Optimisation
We optimised Topship’s mobile app presence to capture users searching directly in app stores:
- Keyword research and optimisation for app title and description targeting ‘shipping’, ‘delivery’, ‘logistics’, ‘international shipping’, ‘interstate delivery’
- App icon and screenshot optimisation to improve conversion rates
- Review generation campaigns triggered post-successful delivery
- Created dedicated mobile app landing page showcasing app features
04 | Comprehensive Analytics Setup
To measure success and enable data-driven optimisation, we implemented comprehensive tracking:
Website Analytics
- Revamped Google Analytics 4 implementation with proper event tracking
- Installed Google Tag Manager across all domains (topship.africa, ship.topship.africa, blog.topship.africa)
- Set up conversion tracking for signups, quotes, and successful orders
App Analytics
- Installed Firebase SDK and created separate GA4 property for mobile apps (iOS and Android)
- Configured Facebook SDK for app event tracking and attribution
- Integrated OneSignal for push notification campaigns
Product Analytics
- Implemented Mixpanel to track user journeys and identify drop-off points
- Set up session recording tools to identify UX pain points
05 | Performance Marketing
While building organic channels, we optimised paid advertising for efficiency:
Google Ads Optimisation
- Linked GA4 to Google Ads for conversion tracking and audience building
- Launched app installation campaigns targeting high-intent users
- Created customer list exclusions to prevent wasted spend
Meta Ads Strategy
- Developed creative assets for both new user acquisition and existing customer app migration
- Launched mobile app installation campaigns with optimised targeting
- Implemented retargeting campaigns for website visitors and cart abandoners