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Underdog

Underdog to overachiever: a new platform leads to 938% organic uplift

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Underdog partnered with IDHL and Umbraco to relaunch their brand and digital platform with SEO at its core. Through a fully integrated strategy encompassing brand development, technical SEO and a scalable Umbraco build, we delivered a 938% uplift in organic impressions and strong Page 1 rankings in a competitive sector. The new platform provides a future-ready foundation for continued growth.

Background

Underdog, a branch of National Accident Helpline, set out to relaunch its website as part of a full rebrand and performance optimisation initiative.

With limited existing brand presence, the business required a comprehensive overhaul, one that would elevate its digital identity while embedding SEO best practice into the foundations from the outset.

A laptop displaying the Underdog homepage with the headline "Had an accident that wasn't your fault?" and a "Need a callback?" inquiry form.

Solution

We delivered an integrated digital strategy to shape Underdog’s new brand and platform:

Best-in-class SEO: Our in-house experts refined existing copy to align with updated brand and compliance guidelines, alongside developing new E-E-A-T optimised landing pages targeting key claim types.

Supporting the transition: Technical SEO audits conducted pre- and post-launch, combined with strategic redirect mapping, protected link equity and ensured a smooth transition of existing rankings.

An Umbraco build: We developed a scalable site on Umbraco, complete with custom tracking integration and Trustpilot configuration, giving Underdog greater control over site functionality and improved visibility of customer reviews.

A smartphone on a wooden desk displaying the Underdog website, showing claim categories for "Accident at work" and "Industrial accidents."

Impact

The relaunch delivered measurable transformation in a competitive market.

Within a short timeframe, Underdog achieved a 938% increase in SEO impressions and a 321% uplift in visibility. Despite undergoing a brand rebuild, the site secured Page 1 rankings for key competitive search terms.

The result is a scalable, search-optimised platform that supports ongoing lead generation and long-term growth.

"Great work - thanks for all your & team's hard work in getting this over the line!"

- Ben Alexander, Interim Marketing Director

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