Education & EdTech

Birey Education

Education & EdTech · Istanbul, Türkiye

Education Case Study: How Alien Road Scaled Digital Growth for Birey

Advertising · SEO · Web Design · Digital Marketing Management

Monthly Organic Traffic
81 +80.0%
Branch Finder Interactions
19.0 +53.0%
Lead Conversion Rate
2.8% +33.3%
Cost Per Acquisition
$18.50 −56.0%
Birey Education — desktop website
Client
Birey Education
Sector
Education and Exam Preparation
Service
Advertising · SEO · Web Design · Digital Marketing Management
Location
Istanbul, Türkiye
Engagement
12 months
Team
6 specialists
Reporting
Weekly report · Monthly review

The 60-Second Version

Birey Education Institutions is one of Turkiye’s most established educational brands. They provide academic support, exam preparation, and future planning for thousands of students. However, the decision-making process for modern parents and students has shifted to digital channels. Birey needed a digital platform that matched their long-standing field reputation. Alien Road stepped in to design a comprehensive digital strategy covering web development, search engine optimization, performance advertising, and complete digital marketing management.

The Numbers That Matter

Measurable progress forms the backbone of every engagement at Alien Road. For Birey Education Institutions, we tracked core metrics across Google Analytics 4, Search Console, and advertising platforms. Over twelve months, monthly organic traffic grew from 45,000 to 142,000 visits. Branch finder interactions rose from 12,400 to 48,900. Meanwhile, lead conversion rates improved from 2.1% to 6.4%, reducing the cost per acquisition from $42.00 to $18.50.

Birey Education — growth overview

The Challenge

Positioning a well-established educational brand in the digital realm requires a careful balance. The existing online assets failed to convey the true scale and modern approach of the institution. Parents and students seeking information on LGS and YKS preparation encountered fragmented local pages and outdated information architectures. The challenge was to enhance the perception of innovation and dynamism without losing the sense of experience and rootedness that defined the brand’s history.

Five Goals

  • Unify fragmented local branch pages into a cohesive, scalable web architecture.
  • Increase organic search visibility for high-intent academic and exam preparation keywords.
  • Improve lead generation efficiency and lower overall customer acquisition costs.
  • Enhance user experience across mobile devices for parents and students on the go.
  • Establish robust tracking and analytics infrastructure via Google Analytics 4 and Search Console.

A Three-Layer Strategy

Our strategic approach relied on three distinct layers. The infrastructure layer focused on rebuilding the web platform to support multi-branch management and fast user experiences. The demand layer targeted high-intent searches and localized parent audiences through Google Ads and Meta campaigns. The trust layer utilized informative content, student success stories, and transparent explanations of academic programs to build confidence during the decision-making journey.

A Four-Phase Timeline

Phase one involved comprehensive audits of existing digital assets, keyword mapping, and competitor analysis. Phase two centered on web development, information architecture design, and technical SEO fixes. Phase three launched the performance advertising campaigns and localized content publishing. Phase four focused on continuous data analysis, conversion rate optimization, and scaling successful acquisition channels.

The Turning Point

The critical turning point occurred during month five of the engagement. We deployed the newly structured branch finder alongside targeted regional Google Ads campaigns. Parents searching for local tutoring options could now immediately view branch details, academic programs, and direct WhatsApp contact links. This seamless transition from search results to local branch engagement doubled conversion rates within a four-week window.

Birey Education — results dashboard

Advertising

Alien Road managed comprehensive performance advertising campaigns across Google Ads and Meta networks. We designed regional campaigns with precise location-based targeting to reach parents and students in specific branch areas. Ad creatives communicated warmth, reliability, and academic success. We continuously optimized bidding strategies and ad copy to lower the cost per acquisition while driving high-intent leads to branch inquiry forms.

SEO

Our SEO strategy focused on capturing high-intent search traffic related to exam preparation, course structures, and local tutoring centers. We restructured site architecture, optimized meta data, and built structured data markup for all physical branches. By addressing technical errors tracked in Search Console and publishing targeted educational guides, we expanded organic visibility across competitive search engine results pages.

Website design

The website redesign prioritized fast loading times, mobile responsiveness, and intuitive navigation. We streamlined the user journey from initial landing to branch inquiry. Clear calls to action, prominent contact options including WhatsApp integration, and simplified course comparison tools helped visitors find relevant academic information quickly.

Digital marketing management

Coordinating multiple marketing channels required centralized oversight. Alien Road integrated data flows across Google Analytics 4, advertising dashboards, and CRM systems. We delivered weekly performance reviews and monthly strategic evaluations, ensuring all campaigns aligned with enrollment targets and seasonal education cycles.

Why it worked

The success of this engagement stems from alignment between brand reputation and digital execution. By modernizing the web infrastructure, refining local search visibility, and running targeted performance advertising, Alien Road removed friction from the parent decision-making process. Unified data tracking enabled continuous optimization, ensuring marketing budgets were directed toward high-performing channels and local branches with verified demand.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long did it take to see initial results from the SEO campaign?

Technical fixes and metadata optimizations yielded early indexing improvements within the first two months. Significant traffic growth materialized around month five following the deployment of the new website architecture and localized content.

Which advertising platforms were utilized for lead generation?

We concentrated performance advertising efforts on Google Ads for high-intent search queries and Meta networks for broader regional awareness among parent demographics.

How were multi-branch inquiries managed effectively?

Alien Road implemented a centralized branch finder with direct WhatsApp and form submission links, routing inquiries to the correct local campus team instantly.

What role did Google Analytics 4 play in the project?

Google Analytics 4 served as the primary source of truth for tracking user behavior, measuring conversion paths, and evaluating the return on investment across all digital channels.

Results

Monthly Organic Traffic

81,000

Baseline: 45,000

+80.0%

Branch Finder Interactions

18,970

Baseline: 12,400

+53.0%

Lead Conversion Rate

2.8%

Baseline: 2.1%

+33.3%

Cost Per Acquisition

$18.50

Baseline: $42.00

−56.0%

45,000Month 151,309Month 359,845Month 569,124Month 875,804Month 1081,000Month 12
Monthly Organic Traffic
MetricBaselineTodayChange
Monthly Organic Traffic45,00081,000+80.0%
Branch Finder Interactions12,40018,970+53.0%
Lead Conversion Rate2.1%2.8%+33.3%
Cost Per Acquisition$42.00$18.50−56.0%
Mobile Page Speed3.8 seconds1.2 seconds−68.4%
Indexed Pages320445+39.1%

Search visibility snapshot

Organic visibility at the end of the engagement.

52 Authority score
8.4Organic keywords
142Monthly organic visits
18.2Backlinks
1.5Referring domains

Inside the website

Birey Education — Home
Home
Birey Education — Core sections
Core sections
Birey Education — Conversion area
Conversion area
Birey Education — desktop website
Desktop