France Bus is a company specializing in the rental of vehicles with drivers for trips across France and Europe. Despite a domain that had been active for over 10 years, the website suffered from almost no visibility on search engines. The main issues were:
Very low organic traffic, with most visits coming from Google Ads campaigns
Poor technical performance, with a Google PageSpeed score of 53/100 on desktop
Recurring bugs, particularly with French/English localization, hurting the user experience
An outdated technical foundation, including an obsolete PHP version and SQL database, making the site unstable and vulnerable
The challenge was clear: restore the website’s technical performance, improve user experience, and kick-start a sustainable SEO strategy.
Solution
Our intervention combined technical upgrades with strategic SEO planning:
Comprehensive SEO audit (content, technical, netlinking, UX) to identify key issues and growth opportunities
Deep technical maintenance, including:
Upgrading the PHP version and SQL database
Fixing localization and translation bugs
Optimizing the code and improving site architecture
Content strategy: revamping old blog posts, building a keyword-focused editorial calendar targeting key search terms around bus and minibus rentals
Link building strategy, identifying reliable partners to build domain authority
Ongoing SEO support, through a monthly retainer, to maintain progress and adapt to algorithm changes
Results
Just a few weeks into the project, the improvements were clear:
Website performance:
Google PageSpeed Insight on desktop improved from 53/100 to 92/100 (+73%)
Enhanced user experience and better conversion rates
Content restructured and expanded:
Blog articles revamped with better hierarchy and SEO optimization