Athletic Annex

Organic Search Traffic Increased by 196.08%

SEO

"Lantern Sol helped us find our feet as we transitioned to Shopify. We have seen tremendous growth in high-ranking keywords and our organic growth is up 3x year-over-year."

Ben S. - Partner

Challenge & Early Steps

Athletic Annex aimed to grow organically by driving more traffic, improving interaction with website visitors, and ultimately increasing sales. As their business expanded, they recognized the need to optimize their online presence for better visibility and engagement. The challenge was not only to attract more visitors but also to ensure a seamless, user-friendly experience that would encourage conversions.
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196.08% Growth in Organic Traffic

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185.71% Increase in Organic Keywords

Combining strategies to shape the website for optimal SEO performance, LanternSol focused on extensive keyword research, HTML header optimization, GSC troubleshooting, internal linking, and off-page link building. By taking over the SEO, we implemented a combined approach to enhance on-page technical SEO, improve the website's communication with Google, and boost content creation and backlink efforts for wider exposure. After one year of working together, we achieved a 15.38% increase in Ahrefs Domain Rating, a 185.71% increase in organic keywords, and a 238.27% increase in keywords ranking in the top 10. Organic search traffic grew by 196.08%, and backlinks increased by 26.67%, leading to a significant overall improvement in the website's SEO performance.
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Athletic Annex

Organic Search Traffic Increased by 196.08%

Tib Bar Guy offers Innovative Fitness Equipment Designed for Home & Comercial Gyms.
Based on Cincinnati, Ohio. They elevate people’s trainings with their specialized equipment.
Needs
SEO
Industry
Wellness and Fitness

"Lantern Sol helped us find our feet as we transitioned to Shopify. We have seen tremendous growth in high-ranking keywords and our organic growth is up 3x year-over-year."

Ben S. - Partner

Challenge & Early Steps

Athletic Annex aimed to grow organically by driving more traffic, improving interaction with website visitors, and ultimately increasing sales. As their business expanded, they recognized the need to optimize their online presence for better visibility and engagement. The challenge was not only to attract more visitors but also to ensure a seamless, user-friendly experience that would encourage conversions.
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196.08% Growth in Organic Traffic

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185.71% Increase in Organic Keywords

Combining strategies to shape the website for optimal SEO performance, LanternSol focused on extensive keyword research, HTML header optimization, GSC troubleshooting, internal linking, and off-page link building. By taking over the SEO, we implemented a combined approach to enhance on-page technical SEO, improve the website's communication with Google, and boost content creation and backlink efforts for wider exposure. After one year of working together, we achieved a 15.38% increase in Ahrefs Domain Rating, a 185.71% increase in organic keywords, and a 238.27% increase in keywords ranking in the top 10. Organic search traffic grew by 196.08%, and backlinks increased by 26.67%, leading to a significant overall improvement in the website's SEO performance.
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Athletic Annex

Organic Search Traffic Increased by 196.08%

Discover how Lantern Sol boosted Athletic Annex's organic traffic by 196% with strategic SEO—keyword research, on-page optimization, and backlink building.
Needs
Industry

Challenges

"Lantern Sol helped us find our feet as we transitioned to Shopify. We have seen tremendous growth in high-ranking keywords and our organic growth is up 3x year-over-year."

Ben S. - Partner

Challenge & Early Steps

Athletic Annex aimed to grow organically by driving more traffic, improving interaction with website visitors, and ultimately increasing sales. As their business expanded, they recognized the need to optimize their online presence for better visibility and engagement. The challenge was not only to attract more visitors but also to ensure a seamless, user-friendly experience that would encourage conversions.

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Increase in Conversions
+390%
Enhancement in ROAs
+281%
Email Revenue Achieved
+$280k
Request a Quote for Your Project

Combining strategies to shape the website for optimal SEO performance, LanternSol focused on extensive keyword research, HTML header optimization, GSC troubleshooting, internal linking, and off-page link building. By taking over the SEO, we implemented a combined approach to enhance on-page technical SEO, improve the website's communication with Google, and boost content creation and backlink efforts for wider exposure. After one year of working together, we achieved a 15.38% increase in Ahrefs Domain Rating, a 185.71% increase in organic keywords, and a 238.27% increase in keywords ranking in the top 10. Organic search traffic grew by 196.08%, and backlinks increased by 26.67%, leading to a significant overall improvement in the website's SEO performance.

Performance by area

ATTRIBUTED REVENUE GROWTH
+130%
Keywords in Top 10
+365%
BACKLINKS GROWTH
+26.09%
CONV. VALUE ADDED
$170K+
in Revenue

SEO strategies led to 615% growth in top 10 keyword rankings.

COST
$79.2K
PURCHASES / SALES
$79.2K
CONV. VALUE
$79.2K
CONV. VALUE / COST
4.66

We consistently hit & exceeded the monthly ROAS goal for the account

ATTRIBUTED REVENUE GROWTH
+85%
YoY
BOUNCE RATE REDUCTION
-41.83%
SPAM RATE REDUCTION
-22.59%
Total Attributed Revenue
+$366K

We consistently hit & exceeded the monthly ROAS goal for the account

Athletic Annex

Organic Search Traffic Increased by 196.08%

Discover how Lantern Sol boosted Athletic Annex's organic traffic by 196% with strategic SEO—keyword research, on-page optimization, and backlink building.
Needs
Industry

Challenges

"Lantern Sol helped us find our feet as we transitioned to Shopify. We have seen tremendous growth in high-ranking keywords and our organic growth is up 3x year-over-year."

Ben S. - Partner

Challenge & Early Steps

Athletic Annex aimed to grow organically by driving more traffic, improving interaction with website visitors, and ultimately increasing sales. As their business expanded, they recognized the need to optimize their online presence for better visibility and engagement. The challenge was not only to attract more visitors but also to ensure a seamless, user-friendly experience that would encourage conversions.

Total Revenue form Ads
$30M
Overall ROAs
5.34x
Google Ads Conversions
+1300%
Increase in Conversions
+390%
Enhancement in ROAs
+281%
Email Revenue Achieved
+$280k
Request a Quote for Your Project

Combining strategies to shape the website for optimal SEO performance, LanternSol focused on extensive keyword research, HTML header optimization, GSC troubleshooting, internal linking, and off-page link building. By taking over the SEO, we implemented a combined approach to enhance on-page technical SEO, improve the website's communication with Google, and boost content creation and backlink efforts for wider exposure. After one year of working together, we achieved a 15.38% increase in Ahrefs Domain Rating, a 185.71% increase in organic keywords, and a 238.27% increase in keywords ranking in the top 10. Organic search traffic grew by 196.08%, and backlinks increased by 26.67%, leading to a significant overall improvement in the website's SEO performance.

Performance by area

AD SPEND
+1,677%
CONVERSIONS
+1,365%
REVENUE GENERATED
+$15M
ROAS
6.10

Full-funnel Google Ads strategy scaled to $15M at 6.1 ROAS.

AD SPEND
$3.2M
CONVERSIONS
26,832
REVENUE GENERATED
+$14M
ROAS
4.30

Creative testing on Meta Ads boosted engagement and ROAS.

Athletic Annex

Organic Search Traffic Increased by 196.08%

Discover how Lantern Sol boosted Athletic Annex's organic traffic by 196% with strategic SEO—keyword research, on-page optimization, and backlink building.
Needs
Industry

Challenges

"Lantern Sol helped us find our feet as we transitioned to Shopify. We have seen tremendous growth in high-ranking keywords and our organic growth is up 3x year-over-year."

Ben S. - Partner

Challenge & Early Steps

Athletic Annex aimed to grow organically by driving more traffic, improving interaction with website visitors, and ultimately increasing sales. As their business expanded, they recognized the need to optimize their online presence for better visibility and engagement. The challenge was not only to attract more visitors but also to ensure a seamless, user-friendly experience that would encourage conversions.

No items found.
Increase in Conversions
+390%
Enhancement in ROAs
+281%
Email Revenue Achieved
+$280k
Request a Quote for Your Project

Combining strategies to shape the website for optimal SEO performance, LanternSol focused on extensive keyword research, HTML header optimization, GSC troubleshooting, internal linking, and off-page link building. By taking over the SEO, we implemented a combined approach to enhance on-page technical SEO, improve the website's communication with Google, and boost content creation and backlink efforts for wider exposure. After one year of working together, we achieved a 15.38% increase in Ahrefs Domain Rating, a 185.71% increase in organic keywords, and a 238.27% increase in keywords ranking in the top 10. Organic search traffic grew by 196.08%, and backlinks increased by 26.67%, leading to a significant overall improvement in the website's SEO performance.

Performance by area

AD SPEND
+1,677%
CONVERSIONS
+1,365%
REVENUE GENERATED
+$15M
ROAS
6.10

Full-funnel Google Ads strategy scaled to $15M at 6.1 ROAS.

AD SPEND
$3.2M
CONVERSIONS
26,832
REVENUE GENERATED
+$14M
ROAS
4.30

Creative testing on Meta Ads boosted engagement and ROAS.

Athletic Annex

Organic Search Traffic Increased by 196.08%

Discover how Lantern Sol boosted Athletic Annex's organic traffic by 196% with strategic SEO—keyword research, on-page optimization, and backlink building.
Needs
Industry
Needs
Industry

REDESIGN BEYOND AESTHETICS

The site isn’t just visually bold — it was designed to feel easy, intuitive, and engaging. Everything flows naturally, helping visitors explore, connect, and take action without friction.

TARGET

Creating a bold and unique site that breaks away from generic templates.

CHALLENGE

Making the site intuitive for customers to navigate while keeping it simple for the client to manage.

PROPOSAL

Adding floating elements inspired by gaming chaos, showcasing product protection.
From the very first scroll, we made TitanShield’s purpose unmistakable: Protecting what matters most.
TAKE ME TO THE GALLERY
The homepage hero uses a dramatic parallax scene where card sleeves, cases, and Funko Pop protectors float in the chaos of everyday gaming — chips, dust, and splashes drift around as TitanShield products remain untouched. It’s a striking visual story of protection, reinforced by the bold message: “Shield what matters.”
Featuring products directly in the mega menu gives customers quick access to key items, reducing clicks and helping the client push specific items.

Performance by area

AD SPEND
+1,677%
CONVERSIONS
+1,365%
REVENUE GENERATED
+$15M
ROAS
6.10

Full-funnel Google Ads strategy scaled to $15M at 6.1 ROAS.

AD SPEND
$3.2M
CONVERSIONS
26,832
REVENUE GENERATED
+$14M
ROAS
4.30

Creative testing on Meta Ads boosted engagement and ROAS.

Athletic Annex

Organic Search Traffic Increased by 196.08%

Discover how Lantern Sol boosted Athletic Annex's organic traffic by 196% with strategic SEO—keyword research, on-page optimization, and backlink building.
Needs
Industry

Challenges

Challenge & Early Steps

"Lantern Sol helped us find our feet as we transitioned to Shopify. We have seen tremendous growth in high-ranking keywords and our organic growth is up 3x year-over-year."

Athletic Annex aimed to grow organically by driving more traffic, improving interaction with website visitors, and ultimately increasing sales. As their business expanded, they recognized the need to optimize their online presence for better visibility and engagement. The challenge was not only to attract more visitors but also to ensure a seamless, user-friendly experience that would encourage conversions.

Challenges

196.08% Growth in Organic Traffic

$90,000

We tripled monthly revenue to over $90,000 while cutting ACoS from 45% down to 33%.
Short-Term Shockwave (First 3 Months)

$180,000

We turned that initial win into a sustainable model, and the brand now consistently generates
Long-Term Growth (The New Normal)

Challenge & Early Steps

Increase in Conversions
+390%
Enhancement in ROAs
+281%
Email Revenue Achieved
+$280k
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Challenges

185.71% Increase in Organic Keywords

Challenge & Early Steps

Total Sales Growth
4X
From $38,000/mo to $130,800/mo
Ad Efficiency (ACoS)
39%
From a wasteful 45% to a profitable 27.5%
Traffic Quality (CTR)
76%
Our new ads were significantly more effective, nearly doubling the CTR
Ad Cost (CPC)
38%
We achieved 4x growth while paying 38% less
per click

It's not just about spending, it's about strategy. We didn't just throw more money at the problem. We scaled the brand by making every dollar smarter. We cut waste, improved ad quality, and built a strategic foundation that turned a stagnant account into a high-performing growth engine. This wasn't just optimization—it was a complete business turnaround.

Increase in Conversions
+390%
Enhancement in ROAs
+281%
Email Revenue Achieved
+$280k
Athletic Annex

Organic Search Traffic Increased by 196.08%

Discover how Lantern Sol boosted Athletic Annex's organic traffic by 196% with strategic SEO—keyword research, on-page optimization, and backlink building.
Needs
Industry

Challenge & Early Steps

Increase in Conversions
+390%
Enhancement in ROAs
+281%
Email Revenue Achieved
+$280k
Request a Quote for Your Project

Our strategy was to create a premium, nostalgic, and emotionally resonant shopping experience tailored specifically to Gen X.

Challenge & Early Steps

We centered the design around “earned indulgence,” blending luxury with subtle 80s/90s inspiration without looking childish. The UX focused on clear navigation, clean product discovery, and trust-building for high-ticket items, while the brand voice used confident, relatable messaging that speaks to Gen X’s life stage.

Visually, we paired sophisticated neutrals with retro accents and high-quality lifestyle photography to deliver a modern yet nostalgic look that feels both premium and personal.

Results

After our partnership with Lantern Sol

Load Time (LCP)
3.98s
1.98s
Faster Content Load
Conversion Rate
0.7%
1.3%
Higher Conversion Rate
Time Per Session
4m23s
~15m
User Keep Engaged for longer
Increase in Conversions
+390%
Enhancement in ROAs
+281%
Email Revenue Achieved
+$280k
Athletic Annex

Organic Search Traffic Increased by 196.08%

Discover how Lantern Sol boosted Athletic Annex's organic traffic by 196% with strategic SEO—keyword research, on-page optimization, and backlink building.
Needs
Industry

Challenge & Early Steps

Unintuitive UX/UI with high purchase friction

No structure for technical product information

Weak product imagery, low brand credibility

No calculator for complex peptide dosages

No B2B access control

No affiliate, referral, or subscription tools

Brand feel neither scientific nor approachable

Redesigned with science-forward, frictionless UX

AI-generated product photography, brand-aligned

Sami B2B lock for gated professional access

Custom calculator for complex peptide dosages

ShopJar affiliate program + subscriptions app

Cohesive identity: authoritative yet approachable

A clean browsing experience that builds trust

‘‘The team lantern saw have done such a fine job on my new website! Especially David I feel undeserving how they went above and beyond to meet my expectations! Thanks so much guys, I’m looking forward to working together on the expansion of this website for us to come!’’

Challenge & Early Steps

BRIAN G. - FOUNDER

Results

Impact of the new UX/UI Design vs. Previous Period

Faster Content Load
+50%
Gross Sales Increase
+44%
Customers acquired - Week 1
~20
Increase in Conversions
+390%
Enhancement in ROAs
+281%
Email Revenue Achieved
+$280k
Increase in Conversions
+390%
Enhancement in ROAs
+281%
Email Revenue Achieved
+$280k
Request a Quote for Your Project

The goal of this project was to rebuild Beacon's digital presence from the ground up; transforming a technically complex, low-trust experience into a conversion-optimized ecommerce platform built for a high-consideration purchase environment.

The design approach centered on information hierarchy and credibility signaling, structuring PDPs with tabbed content architecture, downloadable technical references, and formula-forward visuals to reduce cognitive load without sacrificing scientific accuracy. Custom calculator logic addressed a key drop-off trigger, while controlled whitespace, typographic authority, and AI-assisted product imagery closed the gap between a research-grade brand and a consumer-ready experience. The early data confirms the approach: within the first week of launch, before any SEO or email/SMS activation, the site generated ~20 new customers, its first subscription, a 50% lift in orders, and 44% growth in gross sales. A direct signal that the UX is reducing friction and the foundation is built to scale.

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