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[Free Report] Why Your Nigerian Business, Company or Online Store Isn’t Getting Clients from Google (And How to Fix It)


[Free Report] Why Your Nigerian Business, Company or Online Store Isn’t Getting Clients from Google (And How to Fix It). Written by Simon Zaku, Founder of Ibifoundry

[Free Report] Why Your Nigerian Business, Company or Online Store Isn’t Getting Clients from Google (And How to Fix It)


Written by Simon Zaku,


Table of Contents


  1. Introduction

  2. The Google Client Problem in Nigeria

  3. 3 Brutal Reasons Why You're Not Getting Clients from Google

  4. How I Discovered the Power of Blogging (Real Story)

  5. What Google Really Wants from Your Website

  6. The Fix: How to Start Getting Clients from Google

  7. [Case Study] How I Got 1,814 Backlinks and 5,000 Visits on a New Blog

  8. SEO Checklist: 10 Fixes to Rank and Get Clients

  9. Free Tools to Help You

  10. What to Do Next (Work with Me or Do It Yourself)

  11. Final Words


Introduction


Let’s be real for a second.


You launched your business website or online store hoping it would bring you clients.


But weeks… months… even YEARS have passed.


Still no traffic. Still no clients from Google. Still relying on referrals, WhatsApp, or Instagram DMs to close deals.


This short report is going to show you exactly why that’s happening — and most importantly — how to fix it even if you know nothing about SEO.


Let’s go.


The Google Client Problem in Nigeria


Most Nigerian businesses don't get clients from Google.


Why?


Because most Nigerian business owners don’t even know how Google search works.


When someone types "Buy Ankara shoes in Abuja" or “Best event planner in Lagos,” they’re ready to pay.


But if your business doesn’t show up, someone else gets that money.


That’s how it works.


3 Brutal Reasons Why You're Not Getting Clients from Google


Let me break it down quickly:


1. You’re Invisible on Google


No blog, no content, no SEO. Google doesn’t even know your business exists.


2. You Have No Backlinks


Backlinks = Trust.No backlinks = Google sees your site as “unimportant.”


3. Your Website is Just a Digital Poster


No new content. No optimized pages. No keywords. Just a homepage, “About Us” and “Contact” page.


This is why you’re not getting discovered.


How I Discovered the Power of Blogging (Real Story)


In 2019, I had zero traffic.


Nobody visited my blog. I wasn’t getting leads. Just vibes.


So I started publishing detailed, helpful blog content—like 2,500 to 5,000 words long.


Within 3 months, I had just 12 posts.But each was a magnet.


Result?


  • 5,000 monthly visitors

  • 1,814 backlinks to one post

  • Thousands of signups

  • Clients started emailing me weekly


That’s the power of strategic content + Google.


5. What Google Really Wants from Your Website


Google doesn’t just want a pretty website.


It wants 3 things:


  1. Relevant Content: Pages and blog posts that answer people’s questions.

  2. Authority: Backlinks from other trusted websites.

  3. User Experience: Fast, mobile-friendly, and useful websites.


You fix these, and Google will start sending you clients.


The Fix: How to Start Getting Clients from Google


If you want traffic from Google, here’s what to do:


✅ Start Blogging


Publish 2 to 4 helpful, keyword-rich blog posts per month (2,500+ words each).


✅ Promote Your Posts


Use influencer marketing, Twitter, and Pinterest to get social shares and backlinks.


✅ Optimize for Keywords


Use tools like Ubersuggest or Google’s Keyword Planner to find what your audience is searching for.


✅ Build Links


Start reaching out for guest posts, partnerships, and get mentioned by others.



[Case Study] How I Got 1,814 Backlinks and 5,000 Visits on a New Blog


I once published a blog post titled:


“68 Tactics to Get 1,000 Twitter Followers Fast.”


I promoted it like mad — Twitter threads, cold emails, Pinterest pins.


That post got:


  • Over 6,000 social shares

  • 1,814 backlinks

  • #1 ranking on Google for competitive keywords


It drove thousands of clicks from Google alone.


That one post put me on the map.


SEO Checklist: 10 Fixes to Rank and Get Clients


Here’s your quick-fix SEO checklist for Nigerian businesses:


  1. ✅ Add a blog section to your website

  2. ✅ Publish 2 helpful blog posts every month

  3. ✅ Research keywords your ideal clients search for

  4. ✅ Optimize your blog posts with proper titles & tags

  5. ✅ Add internal links to other pages on your site

  6. ✅ Get backlinks by doing guest posts or collaborations

  7. ✅ Improve your website speed & mobile responsiveness

  8. ✅ Use a lead magnet to collect emails

  9. ✅ Install tools like Google Analytics & Google Search Console

  10. ✅ Share every blog post on Twitter, Pinterest, WhatsApp and email


Free Tools to Help You


Here are free (or affordable) tools I use and recommend:


  • Ubersuggest (Keyword research)

  • AnswerThePublic (Content ideas)

  • Thrive Leads (Lead capture plugin)

  • Pinterest + Tailwind (Content promotion)

  • Google Search Console (SEO tracking)

  • Grammarly (Editing)


What to Do Next (Work with Me or Do It Yourself)


✅ Want to Do It Yourself?


Start publishing. Use the checklist. Be consistent. You'll grow.


Want Help from Me?


I offer a full content + SEO package for Nigerian business owners.


I’ll:


  • Research keywords for your business

  • Write & publish 2–4 SEO blog posts monthly

  • Promote content for social shares & backlinks

  • Optimize your website for Google

  • Build your authority + leads


Packages start from ₦450,000/month with everything included.



Let’s build something great.


Final Words


Look.


Google is the #1 source of ready-to-buy clients.


If your business isn't showing up there, you're leaving serious money on the table.


Let this report be your wake-up call.


Start creating, start optimizing, and start building a Nigerian business that ranks.


Let’s win.


—Simon Zaku


Want the SEO Checklist PDF + Blog Template?



(We’ll also email you my Blog Pitch Template that landed my first high-ticket client.)


Would you like me to turn this into a nicely designed, shareable PDF version too?

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