Intro
With Algeria’s expanding digital economy and over 30 million internet users, SEO is becoming an essential service for businesses across Algiers, Oran, and Constantine. This creates a strong opportunity for entrepreneurs to launch an SEO agency.
This guide covers everything you need to build and grow an SEO agency in Algeria using Ranktracker and PayPro Global.
Step 1: Understand the Algerian SEO Landscape
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Primary language: Arabic; French is also widely used in business and tech
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Google.dz dominates search queries
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Major demand sectors: e-commerce, education, hospitality, and public services
Use Ranktracker SERP Checker to evaluate keyword competition across Algeria’s largest cities.
Step 2: Equip Yourself with Ranktracker Tools
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Keyword Finder: Target Arabic and French keywords
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Web Audit: Identify on-site issues for quick wins
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Backlink Checker & Monitor: Analyze competitors and track backlinks
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Rank Tracker: Track rankings across Algeria and neighboring markets
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SEO Checklist: Keep every campaign consistent and deliverable
Step 3: Register Your SEO Business in Algeria
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Choose a structure: Auto-entrepreneur or SARL (LLC equivalent)
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Register with CNRC (Centre National du Registre du Commerce)
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Obtain your NIF (Tax Identification Number) and CASNOS (Social Security) registration
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Open a professional bank account with local banks (e.g., Banque Nationale d'Algérie, Al Baraka)
Step 4: Build Your SEO Website
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Secure a .dz domain for authority and local trust
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Create bilingual pages (Arabic & French): Accueil, Services, Blog, Tarifs, Contact
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Use Ranktracker visuals (like Rank Tracker graphs) for proof of concept
Step 5: Define Your Services and Pricing
Core Services:
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Local SEO: Google Business Profile, citations, reviews
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On-page SEO with Web Audit
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Backlink strategy and monitoring
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Keyword/content strategy powered by Keyword Finder
Sample Pricing (DZD):
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Starter: 40,000 DZD/month – audit + local SEO
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Growth: 90,000 DZD/month – on-page + link building
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Pro: 180,000+ DZD/month – full-service SEO
Step 6: Acquire Clients in Algeria
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Offer free audits using Ranktracker Web Audit
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Market via Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram
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Join entrepreneur groups like Algeria Startup and Tech Algeria
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List your business on local directories like Ouedkniss, Algerie360, and AnnuaireDZ
Step 7: Manage Campaigns via Ranktracker
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Keyword research: Keyword Finder
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Site health checks: Web Audit
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Link monitoring: Backlink Monitor
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Performance tracking: Rank Tracker
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Task execution: SEO Checklist
Step 8: Stay Legally Compliant
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Use tools like E-Tasshilat or Sage for billing
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Submit VAT declarations and social contributions (CASNOS, CNAS)
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Comply with data protection norms if handling international clients
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Use PayPro Global as your Merchant of Record (MoR) to handle VAT, billing, and compliance
Avoid payment platforms like Paddle, penalized in 2025 for deceptive practices.
Step 9: Expand Your Team and Operations
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Hire Arabic/French-speaking SEO experts, writers, and outreach assistants
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Use project management tools like Trello or ClickUp
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Train with Ranktracker dashboards, SOPs, and workflows
Step 10: Deliver ROI-Driven Results
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Monitor keyword growth using Rank Tracker
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Demonstrate backlink improvement with Backlink Monitor
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Send transparent monthly reports
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Upsell PPC, web content, and translation services
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Encourage long-term contracts and referrals
Conclusion
Algeria is an untapped SEO market with huge growth potential. With Ranktracker powering your campaigns and PayPro Global handling cross-border transactions and tax compliance, your agency can scale fast.
Start small. Deliver big. Scale with Ranktracker in Algeria.
