Client Overview Business: Newly established café offering specialty coffee, fresh pastries, and comfortable seating for visitors and residents. Location: Al Zaher, Mecca, Saudi Arabia Initial Status: Brand-new café with no traffic or presence on Google Maps, not listed in the Local Pack for searches like “Mecca cafés” or “specialty coffee in Al Zaher.” Challenges Competition from established cafés in Mecca dominating local search and Google Maps results. Lack of any digital identity or reviews due to the café’s recent opening. New website not optimized for local SEO, with basic technical performance (3-second load time). Need to quickly build a local customer base in a saturated area. Goals Rank within the top 3 results in Google Maps (Local Pack) for local café-related keywords. Build organic traffic and attract local customers from scratch. Establish the café as a new preferred destination in Mecca within 2–4 months. Strategy Set Up and Optimize Google Business Profile Created a new profile with accurate details: address (Al Zaher, Main Al Zaher Street), working hours, categories like “Café” and “Specialty Coffee.” Uploaded 20 professional images of coffee, pastries, and modern seating, optimized with keywords like “Al Zaher Café.” Activated the “Posts” feature to promote opening offers, e.g., “Free coffee with every pastry in the first week.” Competitor and Keyword Analysis Analyzed competitors’ Google Business profiles to identify keywords they rank for (e.g., “Mecca cafés” and “specialty coffee”). Targeted local keywords like “Best café in Al Zaher,” “Nearby specialty coffee,” and “New café Mecca” based on search volume. Fast Review Collection Launched a QR code campaign on tables to encourage reviews, offering a 15% discount for reviews in the first 30 days. Responded to reviews within 12 hours using phrases like “Thank you for visiting the new Al Zaher Café” to boost local SEO. Website Optimization Improved loading speed to 1.5 seconds by optimizing code and compressing images. Created dedicated pages like “Al Zaher Café – Specialty Coffee in Mecca,” optimized with local keywords and H1/H2 headings. Added Schema Markup for “Cafe,” including address and menu details to enhance visibility. Targeted Local Backlinks Built manual backlinks targeting local keywords, such as posts on local blogs titled “Best New Cafés in Mecca” linking to the café. Listed the café in local directories like “Mecca Directory” and “Foursquare,” with links including “Al Zaher Café.” ResultsAfter 2 months, the café achieved: Google Maps Visibility: Ranked 2nd in the Local Pack for “Mecca cafés” and 1st for “Al Zaher specialty coffee.” Traffic Growth: Built traffic from zero to 400 monthly visitors through local SEO. Sales Increase: Sales grew by 320% due to attracting local customers and Google Maps visitors. Reviews: Received 50 reviews with an average rating of 4.7 stars, boosting trust and visibility. Local Dominance: Became the preferred café in Al Zaher for specialty coffee lovers. ConclusionStarting from zero, through local SEO optimization, a strong Google Business profile, and targeted backlinks, we successfully built a strong presence for the café in Mecca, demonstrating the power of local strategies for launching new businesses successfully. Do you want to achieve similar results for your café or business?Contact us now and get a free analysis of your website and competitors to boost sales and dominate your local market!

Client Overview Business: A restaurant specializing in Shawarma (chicken, beef, mixed) with sides like fries and beverages. Location: Bahkashab District, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Initial Status: The website had initial traffic (~500 monthly visitors) but was not listed in the Google Maps Local Pack for searches like “Shawarma Jeddah” or “Best Shawarma in Bahkashab,” ranking around positions 6–9. Challenges Strong competition from prominent Shawarma restaurants in Jeddah dominating local search and Google Maps. Google Business Profile had only basic information with no advanced optimization or customer engagement. The website lacked local keyword optimization and had moderate loading speed (3.5 seconds). Existing traffic did not translate into sufficient sales due to poor visibility on Maps. Goals Rank within the top 3 results in Google Maps (Local Pack) for local Shawarma-related keywords. Increase organic traffic and sales by leveraging existing traffic. Establish the restaurant as a top Shawarma destination in Jeddah within 6–12 months. Strategy Google Business Profile Optimization Updated the profile with accurate details: address (Bahkashab, Jeddah), working hours, and categories like “Shawarma Restaurant” and “Fast Food.” Added 25 professional photos of Shawarma (chicken, beef) and seating areas, optimized with keywords like “Shawarma Bahkashab.” Activated the “Posts” feature to publish promotions such as “Buy 2 Shawarmas and get a free drink.” Competitor and Keyword Analysis Analyzed competitors’ Google Business profiles to identify the keywords they rank for (e.g., “Shawarma Jeddah”). Targeted local keywords like “Best Shawarma in Bahkashab,” “Shawarma near me,” and “Shawarma restaurant Jeddah” based on search volume. Targeted Local Backlinks Built manual backlinks targeting local keywords, such as posts on Saudi food blogs titled “Best Shawarma Restaurants in Jeddah” linking to the restaurant. Listed the restaurant in local directories like “Jeddah Directory” and “Zomato,” with links including “Shawarma Bahkashab.” ResultsAfter 12 months, the restaurant achieved: Google Maps Visibility: Ranked 1st in the Local Pack for “Shawarma Jeddah” and 2nd for “Shawarma Bahkashab.” Traffic Growth: Monthly traffic increased from 500 to 2,000 visitors through local SEO. Sales Growth: Sales rose by 160% due to higher Google Maps visibility and online orders. Reviews: Received 210 reviews with an average rating of 4.8 stars, boosting trust and visibility. Local Dominance: Became the top choice for Shawarma lovers in Bahkashab. ConclusionBy taking over a site with initial traffic, we leveraged local SEO, optimized the Google Business profile, and built targeted backlinks to elevate the restaurant to the top of Jeddah’s local Shawarma market, demonstrating the power of enhancing existing performance to achieve outstanding results. Do you want to achieve similar results for your restaurant or business?Contact us now and get a free analysis of your website and competitors to boost sales and dominate your local market!

Client Overview Business: A restaurant specializing in seafood such as shrimp, grilled fish, and crab dishes, offering indoor and outdoor seating. Location: Al-Raja District, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Initial Status: The website had initial traffic (~1,000 monthly visitors) but was not listed in the Google Maps Local Pack for searches like “Seafood restaurants Riyadh” or “Best shrimp in Al-Raja,” ranking around positions 5–7. Challenges Strong competition from well-known seafood restaurants dominating local search and Google Maps. Google Business Profile was partially optimized but lacked active engagement and regular updates. Website content was not targeted for local SEO, with moderate loading speed (3 seconds). Existing traffic did not translate into sufficient sales due to low visibility on Maps. Goals Rank within the top 3 results in Google Maps (Local Pack) for local seafood-related keywords. Increase organic traffic and sales by leveraging initial results. Establish the restaurant as a top seafood destination in Riyadh within 6–12 months. Strategy Google Business Profile Optimization Updated the profile with accurate details: address (Al-Raja, King Abdullah Road), working hours, and categories like “Seafood Restaurant” and “Seafood.” Added 30 professional photos of dishes (grilled shrimp, fried fish) and outdoor seating, optimized with keywords like “Seafood Riyadh.” Activated the “Posts” feature to publish weekly promotions such as “Free shrimp dish with orders over 100 SAR.” Competitor and Keyword Analysis Analyzed competitors’ Google Business profiles to identify the keywords they rank for (e.g., “Seafood restaurants Riyadh” and “Shrimp Al-Raja”). Targeted local keywords like “Best seafood restaurant in Al-Raja,” “Seafood near me,” and “Grilled fish Riyadh” based on search volume and customer intent. Effective Review Collection Launched a review campaign via QR codes on menus with incentives (free dessert for submitting a review). Responded to reviews within 12 hours using phrases like “Thank you for visiting our seafood restaurant in Al-Raja” to boost SEO. Website Optimization Improved loading speed to 1.2 seconds by optimizing code and compressing images. Created dedicated pages like “Our Restaurant in Al-Raja – Fresh Seafood” optimized with local keywords and H1/H2 headings. Added Schema Markup for “Restaurant” with address and menu data to improve visibility. Targeted Local Backlinks Built manual backlinks targeting local keywords, such as posts on Saudi food blogs titled “Best Seafood Restaurants in Riyadh” linking to the restaurant. Listed the restaurant in local directories like “Riyadh Directory” and “TripAdvisor” with links including “Seafood Al-Raja.” ResultsAfter 12 months, the restaurant achieved: Google Maps Visibility: Ranked 1st in the Local Pack for “Seafood restaurants Riyadh” and 2nd for “Shrimp Al-Raja.” Traffic Growth: Monthly traffic increased from 1,000 to 6,000 visitors through local SEO. Sales Growth: Sales rose by 270% due to higher Google Maps visibility and online orders. Reviews: Received 220 reviews with an average rating of 4.8 stars, boosting trust and visibility. Local Dominance: Became the top choice for seafood lovers in Al-Raja. ConclusionBy leveraging local SEO, optimizing the Google Business profile, and building targeted backlinks, we elevated the restaurant from initial visibility to a leading seafood destination in Riyadh, demonstrating the power of local SEO in growing a business.