Overview
Girth Hitch Guiding, an ACMG-certified climbing guide, needed a website that could compete in a crowded outdoor tourism market. Their goal was simple: attract more clients and make booking easy—while reflecting the adventure and professionalism of their brand.
Challenges
- Outdated website with poor search rankings
- Booking process that was confusing for guests
- Highly competitive online tourism market.
Our Approach
We started from scratch:
- WordPress Build: A fully custom site designed for usability and conversion.
- Content Revamp & SEO: Rewriting copy, optimizing for search intent, and creating a long-term SEO strategy.
- Booking Optimization: Streamlined the booking process to ensure guests can easily reserve trips online.
- Performance & Core Web Vitals: Optimized the site to score 95+ on launch, ensuring fast load times and smooth user experience.
- Visual Assets: Leveraged Girth Hitch’s strong branding and professional photography to give the site an adventurous, premium feel.
Results & Next Steps
Our work brought Girth Hitch Guiding from mid-tier page 2–3 rankings to page one, including #1 positions on key terms, while massively increasing website traffic, reputation, and bookings. The site now positions them to continue growing as a top choice for guided climbing in Nordegg and Clearwater County.
Details
Client: Girth Hitch Guiding
Type: Outdoor Web Design
Industry: Tourism & Guiding
Service Area: Nordegg, Clearwater County, Alberta

