Leela Indian Food Bar – SEO Growth (May 2024 – April 2025)
12 Months
From ZERO to 7,978 Organic Visits/Month
Top 3 Local Rankings
Discover how Leela Indian Food Bar grew from zero digital presence to ranking on Google’s first page for top restaurant keywords — all organically, without spending a dime on ads.
Website Organic Growth
From 169 to 2,751+
- Starting Point: 0 monthly organic traffic (May 2024)
- Peak Traffic: 7,978 organic visits/month (April 2025)
- Current Avg: 5,018/month
- Growth Rate: Over 7,800% YoY increase
- Traffic Sources: Google Search, Maps, and Local Discovery
- Trend: Consistent growth, no reliance on paid traffic
Keyword Rankings & Local Visibility
Total Ranking Keywords: 1,699
- “Indian restaurants near me” – Position 7, 33.1K volume
- “Leela Indian Food Bar – Gerrard” – Position 1
- “Best Indian restaurant Toronto” – Page 1
- Visibility Gains: Top 3 rankings for highly competitive, high-intent local keywords
Engagement & Conversions
+300% table bookings/calls
- Bounce Rate: Dropped from 72% to 31%
- Avg. Session Duration: 1m 43s
- Conversions: +300% increase in table bookings and phone calls
- Top Pages: Menu, Location, “Order Now,” and Gallery
What This Means
Leela’s results weren’t just about traffic—they came from making the right technical and strategic moves. These tactics can be applied to any local business aiming to boost visibility, attract high-intent visitors, and drive real conversions without relying on paid ads.
- Optimized Google Business Profile
- Local Schema Markup
- Location-Targeted Landing Pages
- Fast, Mobile-Optimized Site with Clear CTAs