Test Evolve Achieves 40% Year-Over-Year LinkedIn Growth with Organic Strategy

 

This case study highlights how we helped Test Evolve strengthen its LinkedIn authority, expand reach, and attract qualified leads through consistent, insight-driven content management.

Pain Points & Goals

  1. Low Brand Awareness: Competitors like Cypress.io and Testsigma commanded tens of thousands of followers, leaving Test Evolve overshadowed.
  2. Inconsistent Content Strategy: Irregular posting and minimal thought leadership content limited engagement.
  3. Under-Utilized Personal Brands: Test Evolve’s co-founder and key team members were not fully leveraging LinkedIn to build personal credibility, missing opportunities to humanize the brand and attract leads.
  4. Competitor Edge: Competitors secured higher engagement and bigger followings through more consistent activity, making it challenging for Test Evolve to stand out.

Objectives

  • Increase organic follower growth and engagement, without relying on sponsored ads.
  • Elevate Test Evolve’s position relative to key competitors (Kobiton, nFocus Testing, etc.).
  • Showcase thought leadership with high-quality content and verified profiles.
  • Capture leads by demonstrating the unique value of Test Evolve’s testing solutions (e.g., accessibility testing).
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Our Strategic Approach

LinkedIn Profile Verification & Premium Utilization

We got both the co-founder’s profile and the official company page verified on LinkedIn to boost credibility and trust. This step helped legitimize the brand in the eyes of potential clients.

We also made full use of LinkedIn Premium. Its advanced search, precise targeting, and InMail features allowed us to conduct strategic outreach, achieving results without relying on paid advertising.

Robust Content Creation & Repurposing

We handled all content creation for LinkedIn, including social graphics, short-form videos, and post copy. Everything was tailored to fit Test Evolve’s brand and tone.

To extend content shelf life, we repurposed YouTube webinars into LinkedIn Pulse articles, newsletter features, and video clips. This ensured content variety and consistency across formats. A regular posting schedule was maintained to cover product updates, technical tips, and company culture.

Organic Growth Tactics

We used invite credits very selectively, targeting QA leads, DevOps managers, and other relevant profiles. Because credits are returned only when accepted, our precision ensured high conversion with minimal waste.

Our team also joined relevant groups  on LinkedIn to share content organically and spark discussions. Beyond that, we took care of post scheduling, publishing, and audience engagement; essentially functioning as a full LinkedIn social media manager.

Competitor Benchmarking

We consistently tracked competitor activity, looking at follower growth, engagement trends, and content themes. These insights helped refine our strategy each month.

As a result, Test Evolve overtook Kobiton in growth rate and climbed to the 6th position among competitors in the final 90-day stretch, while Kobiton dropped to 9th.

Implementation & Key Tactics

A. Newsletter Growth & Engagement

 

  • Newsletter Subscribers: Grew by 409 (total 2,123) over 12 months.
  • Article Views: 6,885 total views, with noticeable spikes when featuring thought leadership pieces (e.g., accessibility testing insights).

B. Visitors & Page Views

 

  • Sustained Traffic Growth: Monthly page views climbed steadily, with the largest surges in June and late fall following webinar repurposing and targeted outreach campaigns.
  • “Life” & “Jobs” Pages: Showed increased visits during recruitment, reinforcing Test Evolve’s improved employer branding.

C. Follower Growth & Engagement

 

  • Follower Increase: 853 new followers; an approximate 40% year-over-year rise.
  • Kobiton Surpassed: Test Evolve’s surge in Q4 catapulted it to 6th place in follower growth among its competitors, while Kobiton dropped to 9th.
  • Engagement Rate: 445 post engagements (comments, shares, reactions) over 112 posts, demonstrating a stronger active community than in prior periods.

D. Lead Generation & Notable Wins

 

  • National Institute of Blind (UK): Became a new client for Test Evolve’s accessibility testing services; directly attributed to targeted LinkedIn discussions and content highlighting inclusive testing.
  • Organic-Driven Pipeline: The combination of verified personal profiles, in-depth industry content, and no-cost LinkedIn Premium outreach fostered multiple inbound inquiries and demos, all without paid ads.

Results & Impact

  1. Elevated Brand Authority: Verification and premium features added credibility, and high-value content established Test Evolve as a thought leader in QA and DevOps circles.
  2. Significant Organic Growth: Achieved a 40% increase in follower count purely through organic methods (no sponsored ads), leveraging strategic invites and employee advocacy.
  3. Competitive Positioning: Outgrew key competitor Kobiton in the last 90 days, moving Test Evolve up to 6th place in the category, reflecting a highly effective content and outreach plan.
  4. Tangible Lead Generation: In addition to increased brand awareness, direct leads emerged from LinkedIn, most notably, the National Institute of Blind in the UK.
  5. Newsletter Engagement & Authority Building: Consistently grew the LinkedIn newsletter audience to over 2,100 subscribers and generated nearly 7,000 article views. The newsletter became a trusted channel to share expertise and stay top-of-mind with decision-makers.

Conclusion

By harnessing LinkedIn Premium, verified profiles, repurposed content, and strategic audience invites, Test Evolve drove impressive organic growth and notable competitive gains, all while minimizing paid advertising. The team’s comprehensive approach: spanning content creation, community engagement, and focused outreach—created a vibrant LinkedIn presence that attracted valuable leads and boosted the company’s authority in the software testing space.

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