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Queen City Riverboats

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Queen City Riverboats
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Our Approach

Services Delivered

A comprehensive strategy combining design, development, and marketing excellence

Website Redesign

Modern, conversion-focused UX that reflects the charm of riverboat cruises.

  • Responsive UI
  • Brand-aligned visuals
SEO Optimization

Technical and on-page improvements for Cincinnati and Ohio River queries.

  • Metadata & schema
  • Clean IA
Media Production

Custom drone video and photography to preview the experience.

  • Aerials
  • Lifestyle shots
Booking System

Streamlined schedules and charter requests.

  • Clear flows
  • Reduced friction
Technical Excellence

Built with Cutting-Edge Technology

Every project combines modern frameworks, performance optimization, and security best practices

Performance-first Build

Lean components and image strategy to keep LCP tight.

LCP improvedCLS stable

Structured Data

Enhanced SERP with organization and event schema.

Rich results eligible

Analytics & Funnels

Events and conversion tagging for cruise and charter paths.

Clear funnel visibility
98+
Performance Score
<1s
Load Time
100%
Mobile Optimized
99.9%
Uptime
Project Timeline

Strategic Approach

From discovery to launch, here's how we brought this project to life

Discovery & Analysis

Audited architecture, content, and local search posture; analyzed competitors and demand seasonality.

Technical SEO auditKeyword mapCompetitor analysis
Progress100%
2 weeks

Strategic Planning

Defined IA, booking funnels, content plan, and media needs to support key revenue paths.

IA + wireframesConversion roadmapContent plan
Progress100%
1 week

Creative Development

Produced a riverboat-forward visual system and captured drone and lifestyle assets for hero and gallery.

High-fidelity mockupsDrone footagePhotography
Progress100%
3 weeks

Technical Implementation

Built responsive pages, optimized performance, and integrated schedule and charter booking flows.

Responsive buildBooking UXCore Web Vitals
Progress100%
3 weeks

Launch & Optimization

Deployed with analytics, then iterated on navigation and CTAs based on behavior and seasonality.

GA4 eventsA/B tweaksSearch Console
Progress100%
4 weeks
Client Success Stories

Loved by Businesses Like Yours

Don't just take our word for it—hear from clients who've transformed their digital presence

"We couldn't be happier with the work Uptrade Media has done for Queen City Riverboats. From video and photography to redesigning our website, their team nailed it. Our new site is clean, modern, and easy to navigate—plus, it perfectly captures the experience of cruising on the Ohio River."

KH

Kelly Hammel

Queen City Riverboats

"Highly recommend Uptrade Media! The work done on our website was incredible and highly professional. We couldn't be happier with the results!"

MH

Manhattan Harbour

Marina & Event Venue

"Working with Uptrade Media has had an immediate and noticeable impact in our business. This has been one of the smartest investments we made. The professionalism, commitment and fast delivery make working with Ramsey a pleasure."

M

Matt

Bar Owner

50+

Happy Clients

5.0

Google Rating

75+

Projects Delivered

95%

Client Retention

Impact

Measurable Results

Real outcomes that drive business growth and digital success

1,084.4%
Traffic Increase

Large lift in organic and direct sessions after launch.

6 months
Time to Results

Meaningful gains within the first two quarters.

Top rankings
Local Visibility

Improved positions for core intent queries.

Case Study

The Complete Story

Project Overview

Uptrade Media transformed Queen City Riverboats with a comprehensive redesign of queencityriverboats.com, creating a dynamic, user-friendly website that blends functionality with visual storytelling. The modern design reflects the unique charm of riverboat cruises while highlighting private charters, public cruises, and event hosting.

Custom drone video and high-resolution photography showcase vessels on the Ohio River, giving visitors an immersive preview of the experience. The site is responsive, fast, and accessible across desktop and mobile.

Search performance was strengthened with strategic keywords, optimized metadata, and clean site architecture to win local and regional queries.


Services Provided

  • Website Redesign: Modern, user-friendly design that reflects riverboat charm.
  • SEO Optimization: Strategic keywords and clean site architecture.
  • Media Production: Custom drone video and high-resolution photography.
  • Booking System: Streamlined cruise schedules and charter booking.

Key Features & Improvements

  • Immersive Visual Experience: Drone video and photography present authentic river scenes.
  • Streamlined Navigation: Clear paths to cruise schedules, charter details, and bookings.
  • SEO Optimization: Strong foundation for local and regional rankings.
  • Mobile Responsive Design: Fast, intuitive UX across all devices.

Exceptional Results

  • 1,084.4% Traffic Increase: Dramatic growth in website visitors.
  • 6-month timeline: Notable improvements delivered rapidly.
  • Top rankings: Strong local visibility for core intent queries.

"From its inviting design to its enhanced performance, the new website serves as a powerful marketing tool for Queen City Riverboats, driving online engagement and increasing charter bookings."

Project Details

Industry

Tourism & Entertainment

Location

Cincinnati, OH

Project Scope

Complete Website Redesign & SEO

Timeline

~6 weeks build

Technologies

ReactRoutingSEOGA4

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