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* Team members with recognized industry qualifications
* Specialized departments (not one person doing everything)
* Proper project management systems
* Experience with Saudi regulations and compliance issues
Key elements included:
* Mobile-first message presentations
* Click-to-call enhancements for call-inclined users
* Application advertising for appropriate queries
* Device-specific destination sites
I remember the surprise on my brother-in-law's face when he was handed a quote for 75,000 SAR for his company website. "It's just a webpage!" he protested. Shortly after, he ended up with a cheap 3,000 SAR site that looked terrible and didn't attract a single lead.
During a [leading marketing Agency saudi](https://Nfcbank.com/employer/threesixty-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9/) workshop in Khobar last month, I was shocked when a business owner told me he was paying 5000 SAR monthly to his "digital expert" who turned out to be a young amateur running campaigns from his bedroom! No judgment on hustling students, but formal training and education matter enormously in this field.
Last month, my friend's online shop was hardly visible in search results even with offering excellent products. After applying the techniques I'm about to reveal, his unpaid visitors improved by one hundred sixty-four percent in just 60 days.
When I launched my e-commerce business three years ago, I was certain that our unique products would sell themselves. I overlooked competitive research as superfluous – a decision that practically ruined my entire company.
Two quarters into operations, our revenue were disappointing. It wasn't until I chanced upon a detailed analysis about our market sector that I discovered how blind I'd been to the competitive landscape around us.
Not long ago, my colleague Nora received quotes ranging from 22,000 to 58,000 SAR for basically the same corporate website. The variation? The more expensive quotes included bespoke design components rather than themed solutions.
I presently utilize several tools that have substantially improved our competitive research:
* Keyword trackers to track other companies' search rankings
* Brand monitoring software to monitor rivals' online presence
* Site monitoring tools to observe updates to their digital properties
* Email capture to get their marketing communications
I visited a web design company in Jeddah last month where they showed me the distinction between their themed and unique projects. The aesthetic difference was instantly noticeable – the custom sites appeared clearly more refined and memorable.
Key approaches included:
* Working with Saudi regional experts to discover genuine lookup habits
* Examining [Saudi Arabia's best marketing firm](https://carletonservices.com/employer/%d8%ab%d8%b1%d9%8a-%d8%b3%d9%83%d8%b3%d8%aa%d9%8a-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b3%d8%b9%d9%88%d8%af%d9%8a%d8%a9/) competition for search term strategies
* Building a Arabic-English keyword matrix to engage every possible searchers
* Applying regional linguistic differences rather than standard Arabic
A while back, I was sitting in this fancy office in Riyadh (you know, one of those places with the transparent partitions and extravagant modern art), nodding along as an agency assured me the world. Six months and 50,000 SAR later, our traffic had increased by a mere... wait for it... 3%. Not exactly the result I was anticipating! <20><><EFBFBD><EFBFBD><EFBFBD><EFBFBD>‍♂️
As opposed to concentrating only on getting the lowest rate, evaluate the possible results that a quality website will generate for your business. A professionally created site is an asset that will continue generating returns for years to come.
Initiate by listing ALL your competitors – not just the obvious ones. In our research, we discovered that our largest threat wasn't the established business we were tracking, but a new company with an innovative model.
My family member Khalid at first chose the least expensive proposal for his company website, only to find out later that it omitted content writing – adding an extra 8,000 SAR charge for quality copywriting.
Using extensive testing for a meal service company, we discovered that advertisements presented between night time significantly surpassed those shown during standard peak hours, achieving one hundred sixty-three percent greater conversion rates.
3. **Clear reporting systems** - My biggest annoyance with my previous agency was the confusion around results. Now we get regular reports that actually make sense, showing exactly what's performing and what isn't.
The journey to finding the premier digital firm in KSA isn't easy, but getting it right will dramatically improve your business results. Just make sure you benefit from my mistakes rather than making your own!
When evaluating digital marketing services, don't be afraid to ask difficult questions. I've learned to directly ask: "Can I speak to your least satisfied client?" The responses to this question tell you ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW about an agency's honesty.
A friend who runs a café in Riyadh initially hesitated at the added 12,000 SAR for an booking system, but later told me it recovered its cost within three months by decreasing staff time spent on phone reservations.