Case Study

Modernised Website and Strengthened SEO Foundation

100%

Site Refresh

45+

SEO Keywords Ranked

12+

New Portraits

About Gillis Delaney Lawyers

Gillis Delaney is a respected Sydney-based law firm providing legal services across insurance, commercial, construction, and dispute resolution. Known for their expertise and integrity, the firm sought a digital presence that reflected the same level of professionalism they bring to their legal practice. With a growing client base and a legacy of trust, it was essential that their online presence conveyed credibility, clarity, and confidence.


Challenges

Prior to working with DigitalPod, Gillis Delaney faced several key challenges:

  • An outdated website that didnโ€™t reflect the firm’s brand or calibre
  • Poor visual hierarchy and navigation, impacting user experience
  • Lack of mobile responsiveness and slow site speed
  • Minimal visibility in organic search due to weak SEO foundations
  • Inconsistent or outdated staff imagery, diminishing the brandโ€™s perceived professionalism

They needed a complete digital transformation to modernise their image and improve how clients and prospects engaged with their brand online.

Approach

DigitalPod was engaged to deliver a comprehensive digital upgradeโ€”from a full website redesign to SEO enhancements and team branding. The goal was to establish an online presence that builds trust at first glance, performs across all devices, and lays the foundation for long-term organic growth.

Our project pillars included:

  • Brand-aligned design and usability improvements
  • SEO optimisation to drive organic discovery
  • Visual consistency through professional team photography

Strategy

1. Website Redesign for Trust & Usability
We created a clean, modern, and responsive website design that embodies the firmโ€™s professionalism. The layout was optimised for legal content readability, contact clarity, and intuitive navigationโ€”particularly for prospective clients seeking quick access to services, case studies, or lawyer profiles.

2. SEO Audit & Backend Optimisation
Our team conducted a full technical SEO audit followed by detailed implementation, including:

  • Meta title and description optimisation
  • Keyword mapping for key legal services and industries
  • URL clean-up and sitemap submission
  • Page speed enhancements and mobile performance improvements
    This gave Gillis Delaney the technical foundation needed for long-term organic search visibility.

3. Professional Team Photography
To elevate the firmโ€™s digital identity, we organised a branded photoshoot for the entire legal team. Each team member was professionally photographed with consistent lighting, background, and styleโ€”ensuring a cohesive, trustworthy look across the website and marketing materials.

Outcomes

The transformation has significantly elevated Gillis Delaneyโ€™s digital presence and brand perception:

  • 37% Increase in Organic Traffic within 90 days of relaunch
  • Improved Time on Site & Lower Bounce Rates, reflecting stronger engagement
  • 100% Mobile & Tablet Responsiveness for all users
  • Polished, Unified Brand Identity through professional team photos
  • Faster Page Load Times, enhancing both UX and SEO rankings

Gillis Delaney now has a refined online presence that reflects their professional standing and is better equipped to convert online traffic into client relationships.

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