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- An outdated website that didnโt reflect the firm’s brand or calibre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- Inconsistent or outdated staff imagery, diminishing the brandโs perceived professionalism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 upgradeโfrom 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 firmโs professionalism. The layout was optimised for legal content readability, contact clarity, and intuitive navigationโparticularly 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 firmโs digital identity, we organised a branded photoshoot for the entire legal team. Each team member was professionally photographed with consistent lighting, background, and styleโensuring a cohesive, trustworthy look across the website and marketing materials.
Outcomes
The transformation has significantly elevated Gillis Delaneyโs 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.

