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Digisculpt Technologies Pvt. Ltd

SEO / AEO / AI Overview Case Study

Welcare Orthopedic Hospital

Objective: Grow non-brand organic leads and dominate orthopedic intent in Vadodara. Channels Covered: SEO, AEO (Answer Engine Optimization), GEO/AI visibility. Period: Apr 2025 – Apr 2026 (based on provided analytics + ranking files). Outcome: Strong growth in users, leads, page visibility and Top-3 rankings.

About the Client
Hospital

Welcare Orthopedic Hospital

Specialty

Orthopedics, Joint Replacement, Spine, Sports Medicine

Location

Atladara, Vadodara, Gujarat

Facility

110-bed super-speciality hospital

Accreditation

NABH-accredited institution

USP

Robotic-assisted surgery,
3D robotic knee technology

Campaign Objectives
  • Dominate orthopedic keyword search intent in Vadodara
  • Appear in Google AI Overviews & AEO snippets
  • Grow organic users and quality lead conversions
  • Build E-E-A-T authority for doctors and procedures
Channels Covered
SEO
On-page, technical, local, content strategy
AEO
FAQ schema, structured answers, featured snippets
GEO
Geo-targeted content, local citations, GMB
AI Overview
Entity optimization for Google AI Mode & SGE

Analytics Highlights

Google Analytics 4 | Apr 2025 – Apr 2026

10,000

Active Users

+108.8% YoY

9,900

New Users

+111.2% YoY

1m 02s

Avg. Engagement

+14.6% improved

1,400+

Lead Events

Contact & generate_lead
Traffic Source Breakdown
Organic Search (6,800 users)68%
Direct (1,800 users)18%
Referral (900 users)9%
Social (500 users)5%
Key Performance Wins
  • ▶ Organic search became #1 traffic channel at 68% share
  • ▶ New user acquisition doubled — showing strong top-of-funnel reach
  • ▶ Avg. engagement time of 1m 02s signals quality content resonance
  • ▶ 1,400+ lead conversion events tracked via contact forms & WhatsApp
  • ▶ Zero paid traffic dependency — 100% organic-driven growth
  • ▶ Local intent queries driving measurable appointment inquiries

Keyword Ranking Report

April → November 2025 | Google Search Rankings

50+

#1 Rankings

62

Total Keywords

35+

Top-3 Positions

Apr→Nov

8 Month Track

Keyword Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov
Orthopedic Hospital in Vadodara 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Top Orthopedic Hospital Vadodara — 2 2 2 2 2 1 1
Robotic Knee Replacement Vadodara 4 2 1 1 1 1 1 1
Knee Replacement Hospital Vadodara 7 6 6 6 6 5 5 1
Joint Replacement Surgery Vadodara — 5 3 2 1 2 1 1
ACL Reconstruction Surgery Vadodara — — — — — 1 1 1
ACL Tear Treatment Vadodara — — — — 1 2 1 1
Revision Joint Replacement Vadodara 7 2 3 1 1 1 1 1
Sports Injury Specialist Vadodara — — 4 4 3 3 2 2
Children's Orthopedic Hospital Vad. — — 3 4 2 2 1 1
Reconstructive Orthopedics Vadodara — — 2 1 1 2 1 1
Geriatric Orthopedic Hospital Vad. — — 2 2 2 2 1 1
Rank Color: #1 #2 #3 #4-5 #6-10

Case Study 1

SEO Strategy

Search Engine Optimization
⚡ Challenge:

Welcare Hospital had low digital visibility in Vadodara despite being a top-tier orthopedic center. Non-brand keywords were not ranking, and competitors dominated local search results for high-intent queries like 'knee replacement surgery' and 'robotic knee replacement Vadodara'.

Local Service Pages
  • ▸ Built dedicated pages for each service + Vadodara location
  • ▸ Knee, Hip, Spine, ACL, Robotic, Sports Medicine pages
  • ▸ Optimized title tags, meta, H1 with local intent keywords
  • ▸ City-specific schema markup for all service pages
E-E-A-T Authority Building
  • ▸ Expert doctor profile pages for each specialist
  • ▸ Doctor credentials, education, case counts published
  • ▸ Patient testimonials with structured review markup
  • ▸ Hospital awards and accreditations highlighted
Technical SEO
  • ▸ Core Web Vitals optimization — mobile-first approach
  • ▸ Internal linking architecture rebuilt for PageRank flow
  • ▸ Schema: MedicalOrganization, Physician, MedicalProcedure
  • ▸ Canonical tags, sitemap, robots.txt audit & fixes
Content Strategy
  • ▸ Procedure explainer content for patient education
  • ▸ FAQ-rich articles targeting informational queries
  • ▸ Blog posts covering 'recovery time', 'cost', 'risks'
  • ▸ Comparative content (robotic vs traditional surgery)
RESULT: 50+ keywords ranking #1 | Organic users grew 108.8% | Dominated Vadodara orthopedic search landscape

Case Study 2

AEO — Answer Engine Optimization

Snippets & Answers
What is AEO?

Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) focuses on structuring content so that search engines and AI assistants can directly extract and display your answer as a featured snippet, People Also Ask box, or structured response — placing Welcare at the very top of the SERP before organic results.

AEO Implementation Strategy
FAQ Schema Markup

Deployed FAQ schema on all procedure pages (Knee, Hip, Spine, ACL, Robotic). Questions mirrored real patient search queries to capture PAA (People Also Ask) boxes.

Concise Structured Answers

Content rewritten in Question → Answer format. Each answer kept under 50 words for snippet eligibility. Used H2/H3 headings aligned with actual search questions.

Doctor & Specialist Snippets

Doctor profile pages optimized with structured data: name, specialty, qualifications, hospital affiliation. Increased likelihood of appearing in entity knowledge panels.

Procedure Explainers

Step-by-step procedure articles (e.g. 'How robotic knee replacement works') structured for featured snippets with numbered lists and clear headings.

HowTo & Medical Schema

HowTo schema for surgery prep guides. MedicalCondition and MedicalProcedure schema deployed across treatment pages for semantic relevance.

AEO Results Achieved
  • ✓ Featured in Google People Also Ask for 15+ orthopedic queries
  • ✓ FAQ boxes appearing for 'knee replacement cost Vadodara'
  • ✓ Doctor profiles showing in entity knowledge cards
  • ✓ Structured answers displacing competitor content in SERPs
  • ✓ 'Best orthopedic surgeon' FAQ capturing zero-click traffic
Example: People Also Ask Capture

Q: What is the cost of robotic knee replacement in Vadodara?

▶ Welcare Hospital, Vadodara — Top Answer

Q: Which hospital is best for joint replacement in Vadodara?

▶ Welcare Hospital, Vadodara — Top Answer

Q: How long is recovery after knee replacement surgery?

▶ Welcare Hospital, Vadodara — Top Answer

Case Study 3

GEO & AI Overview Visibility

GEO + AI Overviews

GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) optimizes content for inclusion in AI-generated search summaries — including Google AI Mode, AI Overviews, and Perplexity AI. When users ask complex medical questions, Welcare's structured content is cited as an authoritative source in these AI-generated responses.

GEO & AI Optimization Strategy
Entity & Knowledge Graph Optimization

Welcare, its doctors, and procedures registered as distinct entities. Google Business Profile, Wikidata citations, and structured data linked to build a verifiable knowledge graph node.

Natural Language Content Architecture

Content rewritten to answer questions conversationally. AI models prefer content that directly addresses 'who', 'what', 'how', 'where', and 'why' in clear, factual prose.

Authoritative Citation Signals

Published on medical directories (Practo, JustDial, Justdial Health). Consistent NAP (Name, Address, Phone) across 50+ citations to reinforce AI entity confidence.

Structured Data for AI Comprehension

MedicalOrganization, Physician, MedicalProcedure schema deployed. Enables AI systems to understand and confidently cite Welcare in generated answers.

EEAT Content Signals

Doctor bylines, medical credentials, procedure success rates, and case study content published — increasing AI model confidence in citing Welcare as an expert source.

AI Overview Results — Welcare Featured In:
AI Mode

Orthopedic Hospital in Vadodara

Welcare cited as top-tier facility for complex knee & hip surgeries. Sourced from 20 sites.
AI Mode

Joint Replacement Surgery in Vadodara

Welcare featured in AI summary citing robotic-assisted and minimally invasive techniques. 11 sites.
AI Mode

Knee Replacement Surgeon in Vadodara

Welcare listed as hub for robotic-assisted surgery, 110-bed super-speciality. 17 sites cited.
AI Mode

Robotic Knee Replacement Vadodara

Welcare highlighted offering robotic natural knee replacement with 3D robotic tech. 16 sites.
AI Overview

Sports Injury Specialist in Vadodara

Welcare Orthopedic Hospital cited as specialist center with on-site physiotherapy & diagnostics.

AI OVERVIEW PROOF — LIVE SCREENSHOTS

Apr 2025 → Apr 2026

Welcare Orthopedic Hospital, Vadodara

SEO

50+ Keywords

Ranking #1 on Google

SEO

+108.8%

Organic User Growth YoY

AEO

15+

Featured Snippet Positions

AEO

FAQs

PAA Box Captures

GEO/AI

5 Queries

Featured in AI Overviews

GEO/AI

20 Sites

AI Citations per Query

Leads

1,400+

Lead Events Tracked

Traffic

68%

From Organic Search

"Welcare Orthopedic Hospital now dominates orthopedic search intent across Vadodara — appearing in SEO, AEO featured snippets, and Google AI Overviews."