SEO, AEO and GEO: how UAE businesses get found in search and AI answers
Customers now ask Google, ChatGPT and Gemini for recommendations. What SEO, AEO and GEO each do, and how they work together.
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Practical guides on SEO, AI search (AEO & GEO), Google Ads, social media, websites, apps, branding and business software, written for businesses in Dubai and across the UAE.
Articles
How much does a website cost in Dubai?
Why website quotes in Dubai vary so widely, what each price tier usually includes, and the ongoing costs many businesses forget to budget for.
How much do Google Ads cost in Dubai?
There is no fixed price for Google Ads in Dubai. Here is what actually drives your cost per click, and how to set a realistic monthly budget in AED.
Local SEO in Dubai: how to show up in Google Maps and "near me" searches
How Google picks the three businesses in the Maps pack, and the profile, website and review work that helps Dubai businesses appear for "near me" searches.
What is Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)?
GEO is about how AI tools describe and recommend your brand. What it is, how generative engines pick sources, and practical steps for UAE businesses.
Meta ads (Facebook and Instagram) guide for UAE businesses
How to plan, build and measure Facebook and Instagram ad campaigns that generate enquiries and sales in the UAE.
How to build a digital marketing strategy for a UAE business
A practical, step-by-step framework for planning digital marketing in the UAE, from goals and audiences to channels, budget and measurement.
How much does it cost to build a mobile app in the UAE?
What really drives the cost of a mobile app in the UAE, what basic, mid-range and advanced apps usually include, and the running costs people forget.
Branding for small businesses: where to start
Where small businesses should start with branding: defining who you serve and why you are different, then building a name, identity and voice you can use consistently.
Choosing a CRM for a small business in the UAE
A practical guide to picking a CRM for a UAE small business, covering the features that matter, WhatsApp integration, Arabic, data protection and realistic costs.
Starting an e-commerce website in the UAE: a practical guide
What you need to launch an online store in the UAE: licensing, VAT, platform choice, payments, delivery, and a realistic plan for the first 90 days.
Real estate digital marketing in Dubai
How Dubai brokerages and developers can generate better property leads online while staying compliant with advertising rules.
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