SEO from Zero Literally

Native Ecology’s brand-new domain went from invisible to Page 1 in four weeks.

The Backstory

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Most SEO case studies start with a site that at least existed. Native Ecology didn’t have that luxury.

When the company’s owner had to pivot with a brand-new domain, nativeeco.com, he came to Digital Rebel to do it right the first time. No legacy backlinks, no existing content, no domain authority. Just a clean slate, and high expectations.

This wasn’t just a website build. It was a digital resurrection.

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The Challenge

  • Brand new domain, no backlinks, no authority, no history.
  • Zero keyword visibility or Google trust.
  • High-competition local markets already dominated by long-established players.
  • Cannibalization risk due to overlapping environmental service keywords.
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The Digital Rebel Strategy

We engineered a local SEO powerhouse from the ground up:

  • 6 core service pages targeting search-intent-rich topics: hydroseeding, erosion control, drill seeding.
  • 5 geo-targeted landing pages optimized for Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Fort Worth.
  • Technical SEO setup from the start: structured data, schema, clean header architecture, crawlability.
  • AEO-first content framework designed for Featured Snippets and AI-generated search results.
  • Live Share of Voice dashboard using SEMrush to monitor performance and make real-time adjustments.
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The Results (30 Days After Launch)

From 0 to Page 1 Rankings
12 keywords ranked in the Top 10 in just 4 weeks. Nativeeco.com now ranks for high-intent terms like:

  • “Dallas hydroseeding” — Up 6 spots
  • “Drill seeding Austin” — Up 2 spots
  • “Erosion control San Antonio” — Up 7 spots

1,500% SEO Visibility Growth
Share of Voice jumped from 0.00% to 0.02%, a massive leap for a brand-new domain with no historical authority.

Average Position: 84.34
With multiple keywords cracking Page 1 and many more climbing, this trajectory proves the strategy is compounding fast.

SEO + AEO Hybrid Execution
Schema markup and local optimization are already triggering SERP feature eligibility, setting the stage for broader AI Overview visibility.

Early Warning: Cannibalization Risks Managed
6 keywords were overlapping across pages. Our tracking caught it early, and we adjusted internal linking and keyword focus to preserve clarity for Google.

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Why It Worked

  • Built for Search Engines, Designed for Humans
    We didn’t just slap together a brochure site. We reverse-engineered the build around keyword intent, ranking opportunity, and conversion design.
  • Future-Proofed with AEO
    By baking in Answer Engine Optimization from Day 1, Native Ecology’s new domain is ready for both traditional search and AI-generated results.
  • No Fluff, Just Facts
    No guesswork, no unnecessary bells and whistles, just smart local SEO, MarTech-fueled decisions, and clear conversion paths.

The Takeaway

Launching a site on a new domain is like entering a race with no head start, and Native Ecology still passed the competition in under a month.

With the right strategy, even a domain that’s brand new can dominate search results. No ads. No gimmicks. Just smart, relentless digital execution.

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