Case Study — LINKUHK – UK HongKonger Business Directory

🔍 Client Success Story: Building LinkUHK — The Leading UK HongKonger Business Directory

🚧 The Challenge

LinkUHK came to Tiso Digital with a clear vision: to become the go-to online directory for UK-based HongKongers businesses and users. But their existing platform wasn’t delivering:

  • Lack of a proper search engine or category filter system

  • Low visibility on Google for service- and location-based keywords

  • A design that felt generic and didn’t convey trust or functionality

  • Minimal traction in terms of user engagement or business listings

They needed a functional, SEO-strong platform that could scale with the growing demand.

💼 What We Did — Our Strategy at Tiso Digital

We rebuilt the brand’s digital platform from the inside out with a focus on usability, SEO, and listing growth:

✅ Website Redesign & Development

  • Custom-designed a modern, clean, mobile-first platform with strong visual hierarchy

  • Created intuitive search engine & filtering functionality to help users easily find businesses by category, location, or service type

  • Streamlined the submission flow for businesses — making it simple to create and manage listings

✅ SEO-Driven Architecture

  • Built SEO-friendly URLs and category pages for maximum indexability

  • Optimised content structure, titles, and meta tags to target high-intent local queries (e.g., “Chinese takeaway in Manchester”, “Chinese dentist London”)

  • Ensured the site is fast, mobile-responsive, and crawlable — all critical for organic ranking

✅ Trust-Building Platform Design

  • Designed business listing pages to feature relevant details clearly: contact info, map, service tags, reviews

  • Crafted clear CTAs to encourage users to explore or submit their business — converting passive traffic into active engagement

🚀 Results (Within 3–4 Months)

  • ✅ 500+ verified business listings added organically to the platform

  • ✅ Significant increase in organic traffic from search engines — no paid ads needed

  • ✅ Users spend more time on the site, with lower bounce rates and higher page-to-page flow

  • ✅ Improved ranking for target terms like “UK HongKonger directory” and location-specific services

🎯 Why It Worked

  • Strong UX + Clear Navigation — simplified layout makes it effortless for users to search, explore, and connect

  • SEO from Day One — every page structured to support organic visibility

  • Business-first functionality — submission forms, search filters, and location targeting built with scale in mind

  • Design that reflects trust — not flashy, but clean, functional, and user-friendly

Want a Custom-Built Directory or Platform Like LinkUHK?

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Commonly asked questions and answers

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Email:

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What does your web design and development process include?

We start with strategy and research, move into creative design and development, then test for performance and user experience before launch. Every step is tailored to your brand and goals.

We work with businesses of all sizes. Whether you’re a startup or an established company, we create scalable digital solutions that fit your budget and objectives.

Absolutely. We can refresh your current site with a modern design, improved functionality, and SEO optimization to enhance user experience and performance.

Timelines vary depending on the project’s scope. Most websites take 4–8 weeks from initial strategy to launch.

Yes. We offer ongoing support, website maintenance, performance tracking, and marketing management to ensure your business continues to grow online.

Pricing depends on your goals, features, and deliverables. We provide transparent quotes after a free consultation.