Megantic wins 2 prestigious titles at the Global Search Awards 2025

We’re thrilled to share that Megantic has taken home two major honours at the Global Search Awards 2025:

• WINNER Best Use of Search – B2B with Capital Equipment 

• WINNER Best Low Budget Campaign with HardTuned US

Every nominee and win represents the success of our clients and the hard work of our global integrated team. A huge thank you to the judges for recognising our innovative SEO campaigns and to the Don’t Panic Events Team for making this event possible. We’re proud to be part of this industry. And a massive congratulations to all nominees and winners!

These achievements reinforce our long-held belief that when you do one thing exceptionally well, great results follow. Our singular focus on eCommerce SEO has helped us grow from our home base in Australia to global offices in the UK, Canada and Macedonia, blending local insights with a truly international perspective.

Behind each submission are impressive results that speak to the united and collaborative relationship between our global project teams and clients. We wanted to give you a sneak peek into a handful of customer stories we got the opportunity to spotlight at this prestigious award show this week. Let’s take a closer look at some of our client work. 

Megantic & Capital Equipment Hire: Scrubbing up Search to Drive Leads and Purchases

WINNER Best Use of Search – B2B with Capital Equipment 

Our campaign with Capital Equipment Hire was described by the Global Search Award 2025 Judges as:

“A strategically strong, high-performing campaign balancing technical SEO with commercial impact. Innovative solutions to platform limitations, clear audience targeting, and holistic execution drove impressive lead and sales growth, with ROI clearly demonstrated.”

Capital Equipment Hire has been supporting commercial and industrial businesses with cutting-edge cleaning solutions since 2004. Providing the latest technology to valued clients across a range of floor cleaning equipments like floor scrubbers, floor sweepers, commercial vacuums and industries, including warehousing, transport, pharmaceutical, automotive, construction, and hospitality. Capital Equipment came to Megantic in 2023 after experiencing a significant drop in first-page keyword rankings and organic traffic, which threatened their market share and visibility. 

Throughout this campaign, we applied a relevance-first approach that ensured the website attracted qualified traffic that converted. This campaign delivered on all fronts, online purchases surged by 64%, and total leads increased by 77%, with 181% growth in hire leads, proving the power of strategic search for long-term business growth.

Megantic & Hardtuned US – Optimised to Overtake: A High-Speed SEO Journey

Our campaign with HardTuned US was described by the Global Search Award 2025 Judges as:

“A masterclass in making every dollar count. This team turned major constraints into an opportunity, delivering extraordinary SEO growth, far surpassing ambitious targets, through smart strategy, custom technical work, and relentless focus. Proof that true excellence comes from ingenuity, not budget.”

HardTuned, the globally recognised streetwear brand, partnered with Megantic to improve the organic performance of its U.S. website. By investing time into understanding HardTuned’s platform and identifying growth opportunities, we were able to deliver a tailored site architecture and optimisation plan that laid the groundwork for long-term organic success. Despite multiple revisions and a phased rollout due to evolving client needs, our team remained resourceful and efficient, going the extra mile. 

This campaign is a prime example of delivering high impact on a very low budget. Together, we saw a surge in keywords on page one, over 417% jump in Positions 1-3 rankings, a 372% increase in impressions and a 210% boost in clicks… and all on a tight budget.  The focus was on smart strategy, deep research, and agile execution rather than large-scale spending. Proof that even low-budget projects can drive serious business outcomes when the strategic direction is strong.

Advancing Our SEO Innovations

At Megantic, we’re driven by innovation and a genuine commitment to giving our clients a competitive edge. Over the past year, we’ve launched a dedicated AI division focused on developing new technology and analytics tools designed specifically for eCommerce growth.

Our AI-powered platform brings together real-time CRM and BigQuery dashboards with GA4 and Search Console data, turning complex performance metrics into clear, actionable insights. It automatically highlights important changes such as shifts in traffic or visibility, helping our teams and clients make fast, data-informed decisions that keep results moving forward.

Our Global Team

Beyond client work, our global team is passionate about giving back. We support local communities, volunteer programs and partnerships with universities and education providers to inspire the next generation of digital talent, with a strong focus on encouraging more women to join the digital space.

Within our own walls, we’ve built a culture that reflects these same values. With team members across Australia, the UK, Canada and Macedonia, a 57% female representation and a flexible hybrid working model, we’re proud to create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported and inspired to do their best work.

About Megantic

Since 2012, Megantic has grown with a simple philosophy: stay ambitious, be loyal, act ethically and always innovate. These values guide everything we do. They’ve helped us build lasting relationships with our clients, expand our global reach and strengthen our place within the international search community.

Thanks to our clients, our team, and the industry for continuing to believe in what we do.