Ibiza SEO Growth Playbook 2025 #

Table of contents #

• 1. Why Ibiza SEO is different
• 2. Keyword research (FR/ES/EN)
• 3. Site architecture & on-page optimization
• 4. Local SEO (Google Business Profile)
• 5. Technical SEO & Core Web Vitals
• 6. Content that converts (by industry)
• 7. Authority & link earning in Ibiza
• 8. Measurement & dashboards
• 9. 90-day SEO roadmap (actionable)
• 10. Common mistakes to avoid
• 11. Recommended tool stack
• 12. FAQ
• 13. Quick checklist

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1. Why Ibiza SEO is different {#why-ibiza-seo-is-different} #

• Seasonality: demand spikes from spring to autumn; intent shifts daily (families in the morning, nightlife late evening).
• Multilingual queries: FR/ES/EN (+DE/IT). Expect “near me / près de moi / cerca de mí” and “open now / ouvert / abierto ahora”.
• Hyper-local intent: neighborhoods and landmarks matter (Playa d’en Bossa, Talamanca, Santa Eulària, Sant Antoni, Marina Botafoch, Cala Jondal, Es Cubells).
• Mobile-first: most decisions are made on phones, on the go.

👉 Goal: be visible at the right moment for the right traveler—and make it effortless to call, message, or book.

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1. Keyword research (FR/ES/EN) {#keyword-research-fresen} #

Cover four buckets and map each to a page:

• Transactional: book/reservar/booking, best price, reservation, table VIP.
• Informational: best beach / mejor playa / meilleure plage, sunset spots, family restaurants.
• Brand: your name + Ibiza, reviews, menu, prices.
• Local: neighborhoods, ports, nearby landmarks.

Examples & mapping

• /hotel-ibiza-luxury → luxury hotel Ibiza, hôtel luxe Ibiza, hotel de lujo Ibiza
• /restaurant-santa-eularia → restaurant Santa Eulària, restaurante Santa Eulària
• /villa-family-friendly → family villa Ibiza, villa familiar Ibiza
• /club-vip-table → VIP table Ibiza, mesa VIP Ibiza

Tips

• Build a keyword list per language; don’t mix languages on a single page.
• Track micro-season terms (opening, high season, closing).
• Use “People Also Ask” style questions for FAQs.

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1. Site architecture & on-page optimization {#site-architecture--on-page-optimization} #

• Topic clusters:
• Ibiza Hotels → family / luxury / adults-only
• Restaurants → beach club / rooftop / fine dining / vegan-friendly
• Yachting → day charter / sunset / Formentera / luxury yacht
• Real Estate → buy / rent / neighborhood pages
• Headers & metas: clear H1/H2s; benefit-led meta descriptions; one primary keyword per page.
• Helpful content: opening hours by season, dress code, menus/prices, dietary options, cancellation policy, parking, directions.
• Internal linking: connect seasonal pages (opening ↔ closing), and cross-link related services (hotel ↔ spa ↔ restaurant).
• E-E-A-T: show author bios, awards, press logos, and real photos.

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1. Local SEO (Google Business Profile) {#local-seo-google-business-profile} #

• Set up right: accurate name, categories, short description in FR/ES/EN, service areas where relevant.
• Photos & videos: upload fresh visuals monthly.
• Posts: weekly menus, events, offers; use UTM tags.
• Products/Menus/Services: structured items (rooms, dishes, charters).
• Reviews: request after the experience; reply in customer’s language.
• Q&A: seed FAQs (parking, dress code, kids policy).
• Citations & NAP: consistent Name–Address–Phone across directories.

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1. Technical SEO & Core Web Vitals {#technical-seo--core-web-vitals} #

• Speed on mobile: compress images (WebP/AVIF), lazy-load media, defer non-critical JS, cache well.
• CWV targets: LCP < 2.5s, CLS < 0.1, INP/TBT low.
• Hreflang: FR/ES/EN/DE/IT versions; one URL per language.
• Structured data: LocalBusiness + Hotel, Restaurant, Event, RealEstateAgent, Product/Offer.
• Sitemaps: clean XML, logical canonicals, keep seasonal URLs live.
• Tracking: GA4 + GSC; track phone clicks, WhatsApp, bookings, forms.

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1. Content that converts (by industry) {#content-that-converts-by-industry} #

Hospitality

• Best family hotels near Talamanca
• Rooftop bars for sunset in Ibiza Town
• Complete guide to Playa d’en Bossa beach clubs (2025)

Yachting

• Day charter to Formentera: routes, costs, what to pack
• Sunset boat trips from San Antonio: timings & prices
• Luxury yacht charter FAQ: deposits, fuel, crew tips

Real Estate

• Living in Es Cubells: schools, access, lifestyle
• How to buy a villa in Ibiza: fees, timelines, legal basics
• Sea-view villas in Santa Eulària: neighborhoods & prices

Events & Lifestyle

• Ibiza season calendar: opening, high season, closing
• Best sunset parties by day of week
• Dress codes & door policies: what to know before you go

👉 Keep posts multilingual, use original photos, and include strong CTAs.

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1. Authority & link earning in Ibiza {#authority--link-earning-in-ibiza} #

• Local partnerships: marinas, concierge, DMCs, wedding planners, blogs.
• Guides worth linking to: sunset spots, family beaches map, marina guide.
• Digital PR: studies, curated lists, interviews.
• UGC: embed creator content with credit.
• Sponsorships & community: events, associations, charities.

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1. Measurement & dashboards {#measurement--dashboards} #

• Search Console: queries by language, impressions, cannibalization.
• GA4: landing pages, conversions, phone/WhatsApp clicks.
• Business KPIs: bookings vs OTA, charter deposits, real-estate leads.
• Cadence: weekly checks, monthly deep dives, seasonal pre-mortems.

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1. 90-day SEO roadmap (actionable) {#90-day-seo-roadmap-actionable} #

Weeks 1–2: Foundation

• Audit site speed & CWV.
• Map keywords → pages.
• Optimize Google Business Profile.

Weeks 3–6: Build & publish

• Launch 5–8 high-intent pages.
• Add schema + hreflang.
• Publish 4 peak-season blog posts.
• Start review requests.

Weeks 7–12: Expand & promote

• Create 6–10 internal links per new page.
• Ship local guides + backlinks.
• Add FAQs, optimize CTRs.
• Build a rankings + bookings dashboard.

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1. Common mistakes to avoid {#common-mistakes-to-avoid} #

• Deleting seasonal pages instead of updating.
• Mixing languages on the same URL.
• No phone/WhatsApp click tracking.
• Over-relying on generic “Ibiza” terms.
• Slow mobile pages with heavy media.

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1. Recommended tool stack {#recommended-tool-stack} #

• Research: Keyword Planner, Ahrefs, Semrush, Trends.
• Local: GBP, PlePer, Whitespark/BrightLocal.
• Speed: PageSpeed Insights, Lighthouse, WebPageTest.
• Tracking: GA4, GTM, Search Console.
• Content ops: multilingual CMS, compression, editorial calendar.

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1. FAQ {#faq} #

Should I create separate pages per language? Yes. One URL per language with proper hreflang.

What’s the fastest way to impact local rankings? Optimize GBP, collect reviews, add localized content.

Do seasonal pages still help after the date passes? Yes—keep URL, update yearly, link to next edition.

How do I measure success beyond rankings? Track calls, WhatsApp, bookings, deposits, leads.

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1. Quick checklist {#quick-checklist} #

• Separate FR/ES/EN pages + hreflang
• Fast mobile LCP/CLS; WebP/AVIF images
• GBP fully optimized (photos, posts, products/menus)
• Neighborhood pages for key areas
• Structured data for your vertical
• Reviews & Q&A workflows
• Internal links to seasonal pages
• Dashboard: impressions, CTR, map pack, conversions

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Final CTA #

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