Visits to DiscoverBoating.com Soar

By MDA Staff Published on August 24, 2020

DiscoverBoating.com saw a 58 percent increase in total website visitors in July compared to the same period last year, which is a continued trend building upon the successes reported in May and June.

In July, boating continued to be top of mind for many consumers as they searched for outdoor recreation options that naturally allow social distancing. The increased website traffic signals boating interest remains at an all-time high, and that Discover Boating’s strategy of providing relevant, timely and data-driven content combined with SEO and backend optimizations are helping drive more people to the website to help them explore the boating lifestyle.

Discover Boating saw the following results in July:

  • Organic website traffic (i.e. no paid ads) is up 215 percent over the same period last year.
  • Manufacturer referrals for July were up 7 percent, with organic manufacturer referrals up 146 percent compared to July 2019.
  • The site also continues to reach new people, with the following YOY increases in July:
    • Users from 18 to 24 years saw a 117 percent increase.
    • Users from 25 to 34 years saw a 33 percent increase.
    • More female visitors continue to visit the site with a 49 percent increase.

Key insights from Discover Boating show that consumers are seeking content that helps them get started in boating and navigate the waters during this time. The most visited pages and articles in July included:

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Boating fans also interacted with timely social content on Discover Boating’s YouTube, Facebook and Instagram channels with highlights including:

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