Progressive Insurance | State Pages

100+

Pages

4

Month Sprint

+18%

Engagement

Project Overview

Progressive needed to scale state-specific insurance pages across 50 states and four verticals — auto, boat, RV, and motorcycle — while meeting strict compliance requirements and improving organic performance. I led content strategy and execution across the full initiative.

Phase 1 — Build and scale

Legacy state pages varied widely in tone and structure, underperformed on high-intent queries, and had no repeatable production framework.

I audited ~200 existing pages, developed a scalable template, and rewrote 100+ pages — optimizing headers, CTAs, internal linking, and scannability throughout. Every page passed legal and product stakeholder review before publication.

100+ pages · 50 states · 4-month sprint

Phase 2 — AEO/GEO Optimization

With the template established, I developed a second-generation content framework targeting performance in both traditional search and AI-driven discovery. Changes applied to a pilot subset include:

  • Question-based H2s matching natural-language search behavior and LLM retrieval patterns

  • Anchor-style table of contents for skimmability and AEO compliance

  • State-specific risk context — wildfire exposure, uninsured driver rates, urban density, repair costs — making each page genuinely unique

  • Consolidated cost data and competitive savings figures addressing the "how much will I pay?" intent

  • TL;DR conclusions optimized for LLM summary extraction and conversion

  • Lower reading level throughout — shorter sentences, less fluff, stronger transactional tone

Results are in progress. The framework is designed to capture organic visibility as AI-driven search continues to reshape how consumers find and evaluate insurance options.

Kody Pedersen

Denver, CO | (515) 249-6741 | kody.pedersen@gmail.com

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