Growth idea action plan
One perfect template before programmatic scale
Write and design one page that fully matches a repeated search job before multiplying it, because template SEO only compounds when the first version already answers the intent cleanly.
Why this can grow a startup
Programmatic SEO fails when teams scale a weak page shape. Wise worked because the repeating pages were not thin placeholders. The core page already matched what people needed, and only the variable changed. That keeps the system honest: you are scaling a solved answer, not scaling confusion.
Ian's take
From scaling consumer platforms across MENA and Southeast Asia, my default is to distrust growth work that only looks good in a slide. For SEO and AI search, I care less about clever keyword tricks and more about clarity. A buyer, crawler, or answer engine should quickly understand who this is for, why it works, what proof backs it, and what page deserves to be cited. For acquisition, I would keep the first test narrow enough that a clear yes or no is possible. Broad reach is not useful if the signal is muddy. For this tactic, I would watch one clear growth signal before putting more time or budget behind it.
Action plan
- Define one narrow startup segment where one perfect template before programmatic scale can create a measurable lift.
- Turn the tactic into one offer, page, campaign, or workflow for the SEO and Content channel.
- Use the evidence from ahrefs.com to set the first version of the message, format, and audience.
- Launch a small test for 7 to 14 days with one success metric: one measurable growth signal.
- Review the result, keep the winning message, remove weak variants, and turn the learning into a repeatable growth playbook.
Source-backed example
Ahrefs highlighted how Wise used one well-crafted landing-page pattern for repeated intents like SWIFT/BIC codes, then reused the template across thousands of pages instead of writing each page from scratch.
Source: Ahrefs Blog (ahrefs.com)
GrowthDex source hub: Ahrefs Blog
Last checked: 2026-05-27
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Ian Goh has helped grow consumer platforms across Southeast Asia, India, and MENA. His work includes scaling Tiki to 100M+ users, doubling BIGO's MENA revenue in 7 months, and increasing OYO's direct booking share across 6 Southeast Asian markets.
- Helped scale Tiki to 100M+ users.
- Doubled BIGO's MENA revenue in 7 months.
- Raised OYO's direct booking share by 50% across 6 Southeast Asian markets.
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