Queen City Riverboats
Premier Riverboat Charter Experience

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Services Delivered
A comprehensive strategy combining design, development, and marketing excellence
Modern, conversion-focused UX that reflects the charm of riverboat cruises.
- Responsive UI
- Brand-aligned visuals
Technical and on-page improvements for Cincinnati and Ohio River queries.
- Metadata & schema
- Clean IA
Custom drone video and photography to preview the experience.
- Aerials
- Lifestyle shots
Streamlined schedules and charter requests.
- Clear flows
- Reduced friction
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.
Structured Data
Enhanced SERP with organization and event schema.
Analytics & Funnels
Events and conversion tagging for cruise and charter paths.
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.
Strategic Planning
Defined IA, booking funnels, content plan, and media needs to support key revenue paths.
Creative Development
Produced a riverboat-forward visual system and captured drone and lifestyle assets for hero and gallery.
Technical Implementation
Built responsive pages, optimized performance, and integrated schedule and charter booking flows.
Launch & Optimization
Deployed with analytics, then iterated on navigation and CTAs based on behavior and seasonality.
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."
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!"
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."
Matt
Bar Owner
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Projects Delivered
Client Retention
Measurable Results
Real outcomes that drive business growth and digital success
Large lift in organic and direct sessions after launch.
Meaningful gains within the first two quarters.
Improved positions for core intent queries.
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."
Industry
Tourism & Entertainment
Location
Cincinnati, OH
Website
queencityriverboats.comProject Scope
Complete Website Redesign & SEO
Timeline
~6 weeks build
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