Sarah Whyte Studio’s Artistic Expansion with Flight Plan Marketing

Client: Sarah Whyte Studio

Industry: Fine Art, Art Education

Services Utilized: SEO, Facebook Ads, Digital Strategy, Website Optimization

Website: sarahwhyte.ca

Client Contact: Sarah Whyte

Introduction

Sarah Whyte is a professional watercolor artist known for her vibrant landscapes, charming animals, and nostalgic travel scenes. In summer 2024, she decided to pivot her business toward something more personal—teaching beginner-friendly watercolor workshops out of her home studio.

This shift in direction sparked a renewed need for visibility and digital engagement. That’s when Sarah partnered with Flight Plan Marketing to build an integrated SEO and Facebook advertising strategy to grow her audience, drive traffic to her website, and convert that interest into real-life workshop registrations and product sales.

Sarah wanted to turn her passion for teaching into a more prominent part of the business—but needed a strategic partner to help drive exposure and interest.

The Challenge

Before summer 2024, SarahWhyte.ca was primarily focused on art prints and gift products. However, a few key barriers stood in the way of expanding her studio-based teaching business:

  • Low online visibility for local watercolor classes
  • Limited brand awareness outside her existing customer base
  • Underutilized SEO and lack of content tied to watercolor instruction
  • Inconsistent traffic and low conversion rates from organic search
  • Facebook ads had previously delivered limited return on investment

The Turning Point

During a strategy session in July 2024, Sarah and the Flight Plan Marketing team realigned the business focus to highlight art instruction, especially beginner classes held in her home studio.

Together, they developed a dual-track digital growth plan: improve organic visibility through targeted SEO and generate leads through efficient, high-converting Facebook ads.

The Solution

Flight Plan Marketing implemented a comprehensive strategy including:

SEO Optimization:

  • Focused on keywords like “beginner watercolor class,” “Edmonton watercolor workshop,” and “learn to paint watercolor.”
  • On-page SEO enhancements to collection pages and a new “Classes” section on the website.
  • Blog content and internal linking strategy to support organic growth.

 

Facebook Ad Campaigns:

  • Crafted creative ads featuring Sarah’s personal teaching style, class photos, and student testimonials.
  • A/B tested audience segments, ad copy, and creative hooks.
  • Promoted seasonal offerings (e.g. Christmas card workshops, pet portraits).

“I’ve taught watercolor for years, but never had a system to grow that side of my business. The Flight Plan team helped me think like an entrepreneur and gave me the tools to get my classes seen—and sold.”

Organic Search Growth

Since launching the new growth strategy, Sarah Whyte Studio has experienced significant digital traction:

Organic Search Growth (from July 2024 to April 2025):

  • 738 search clicks (+265%)
  • 23,523 impressions (+32%)
  • 3.14% CTR (+178%)
  • Average position improved by 17% (19.6 overall)
Organic Website Traffic
Organic Website Traffic

Facebook Ad Performance

  • 14 purchases directly attributed to ads
  • $5,476.00 purchase value
  • $776.39 total spend
  • 7.05 ROAS
  • 4.03% CTR
  • Cost per add-to-cart: $20.98
Facebook Ad Performance

Google Business Profile Growth

In addition to SEO and paid media campaigns, Sarah Whyte Studio has seen substantial gains through its Google Business Profile, helping connect more local searchers with her workshops and products. Since January 2025, profile impressions and interactions have climbed steadily, boosting both visibility and engagement.

Client Experience

Sarah credits the partnership with Flight Plan for helping her turn her home studio into a thriving creative hub. She says:

“I’ve taught watercolor for years, but never had a system to grow that side of my business. The Flight Plan team helped me think like an entrepreneur and gave me the tools to get my classes seen—and sold.”

Future Ventures

With a solid foundation in place, Sarah Whyte Studio is now preparing to launch online companion courses and expand her watercolor retreats across North America and Europe. With a strong SEO footprint and a tested Facebook funnel, Sarah is poised to turn her passion into an internationally scalable art education brand.

Conclusion

Sarah Whyte Studio’s growth is a story of creative clarity, bold pivots, and the right marketing partnership at the right time.

By pairing artistic passion with strategic execution, Sarah has not only reignited her studio’s momentum—but also opened the door to inspiring others through watercolor across the world.