Case Study: HSL Properties
Driving Lease Growth &
Digital Transformation

Digital Marketing Specialist & Project Manager · Good JuJu Agency · 12 months

The HSL Properties website on a phone: an aerial of one of its communities at dusk under the headline It’s About Community!

At a glance

Client
HSL Properties
Industry
Multifamily real estate
My role
Digital Marketing Specialist & Project Manager · Good JuJu Agency
Timeline
12 months
Services
Paid media, SEO, Web, Analytics

Headline results

  • 1,750 qualified leads and 135 signed leases in 12 months across 25 properties
  • 5.6× return on ad spend from paid campaigns
  • 60% faster load times and 67% more top-10 keyword rankings after the website rebuilds

About HSL Properties

HSL Properties is one of Arizona’s leading multifamily housing developers and property managers, offering premium living spaces throughout Tucson. Through strategic marketing and data-driven advertising, HSL continues to expand its reach and deliver exceptional value to Arizona renters.

Summary

I led a comprehensive digital transformation for HSL Properties, a real estate client with a 25-property portfolio. The existing setup was fragmented: campaigns were siloed, analytics were inconsistent, and property websites lacked cohesive design and user experience. The goal was to unify paid and organic marketing, enhance the website experience, and drive high-quality leads for multiple properties.

Approach

Strategic Paid Media & Keyword Targeting

I managed the entire paid media program, developing a strategic keyword plan to attract high-intent prospects. Campaigns combined Performance Max for broad reach with highly targeted Search campaigns to maximize reach and conversions, with creative ad copy and visuals optimized for engagement.

Website & UX/UI Leadership

I oversaw UX/UI and website development for multiple property sites, including landing pages and new functionality. The redesign focused on conversion optimization, intuitive navigation, and a consistent brand experience across all properties.

Content & Vendor Management

I managed external vendors responsible for creative assets, content, and web development. This included setting content strategy, reviewing work, and ensuring alignment with marketing goals and SEO priorities.

Analytics & Conversion Infrastructure

All analytics platforms were unified under GA4 and Looker Studio, creating end-to-end visibility across campaigns, websites, and leads. This allowed precise measurement of ROI and ongoing optimization across channels.

Cross-Functional Leadership

I collaborated closely with internal stakeholders, including design, web development, and marketing teams, so every initiative worked together to drive results and create a scalable growth engine.

Results & Impact

  • 1,750 qualified leads and 135 signed leases generated within 12 months across 25 properties
  • 5.6× ROAS from paid campaigns
  • Website redesign improved performance: 60% faster load times, +40-point mobile scores, and more intuitive UX/UI
  • SEO improvements increased top-10 keyword rankings by 67% across the portfolio
  • Unified analytics enabled data-driven decision-making, with a clear view of campaign effectiveness and lead quality
  • Established a repeatable, full-funnel growth process connecting paid media, website, and analytics to measurable business outcomes

The results in numbers

Paid media

Return on ad spend
5.6×
Total reach
1.5M
Conversion rate
8.6%

Marketing-qualified leads per year

Marketing-qualified leads per year
2023320
20241,123
20251,750
Qualified leads grew more than fivefold, from 320 in 2023 to 1,750 in 2025.

Paid media highlights

  • +990% Impressions
  • +33% Click-through rate
  • −12% Cost per lead lower is better
  • +100% Conversion rate

Click-through rate by year

Click-through rate by year
20221.5%
20232%
20252.5%
Click-through rate rose from 1.5% in 2022 to 2.5% in 2025.

Channel mix

Channel mix
Google Search40%
Performance Max30%
Display15%
Local SEO15%
Google Search and Performance Max made up 70% of the mix.

Websites & SEO

Corporate website

Page load time
2.3s
Mobile performance score
78/100
Bounce rate
32%
Conversion rate
4.5%

Corporate website in search

Keywords in the top 10
35
Organic B2B leads a month
12
Organic visits a month
300

Property website leads per month

Property website leads per month
Q1 23120
Q4 23145
Q1 24190
Q4 24200
Q1 25212
Monthly leads from the property sites rose from 120 in Q1 2023 to 212 in Q1 2025.

Property website highlights

  • +25% Leads per month
  • +22% Click-through rate
  • −11% Bounce rate lower is better
  • +67% Ranking keywords

Property website traffic by source

Property website traffic by source
Organic54%
Paid18%
Referral15.1%
Direct12.9%
Organic search brought in more than half of all visits.

Property website keyword rankings

Property website keyword rankings
In the top 1045
In the top 5087
In the top 100115
45 keywords rank in the top 10 search results, and 115 in the top 100.