Intro
With Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 pushing digital transformation and ecommerce booming, there’s massive demand for SEO services from Riyadh to Jeddah. Local companies, government projects, and international investors are all prioritizing online visibility.
This guide shows how to start, run, and grow an SEO agency in Saudi Arabia using Ranktracker and manage global payments through PayPro Global.
Step 1: Understand the Saudi SEO Market
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Primary language: Arabic, but English is widely used for B2B
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Google dominates the search engine market
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Rapid growth in online retail, fintech, and government e-services
Use Ranktracker’s SERP Checker to explore keyword opportunities in Arabic and English.
Step 2: Build Your Full SEO Stack with Ranktracker
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Keyword Finder: Find Arabic keywords and search intent
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Web Audit: Identify technical issues for local businesses
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Backlink Checker & Monitor: Analyze competitors and track link-building
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Rank Tracker: Monitor search engine visibility across regions
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SEO Checklist: Keep your team on-task and consistent
Step 3: Register Your Business in Saudi Arabia
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Use the Meras platform to register your business
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Choose entity type: Sole Proprietorship or Limited Liability Company (LLC)
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Get a Commercial Registration (CR) and register for ZATCA (tax authority)
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Open a business account with banks like Al Rajhi, STC Pay, or SABB
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Use invoicing software like Zid, Qoyod, or Zoho Books
Step 4: Build a Bilingual Website
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Use .sa domain or .com with Arabic/English localization
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Include core pages: Home, Services, Pricing, Blog, Testimonials, Contact
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Add proof via screenshots and graphs from Ranktracker Rank Tracker
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Ensure your site is optimized for mobile and right-to-left (RTL) layout
Step 5: Define Your SEO Services and Packages
Common Offerings:
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Local SEO and Google Business Profile setup
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Technical site audits using Web Audit
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Content strategy and bilingual keyword targeting
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Link-building campaigns tracked via Backlink Monitor
Example Monthly Packages (SAR):
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Starter: SAR 1,500 – Local SEO and audits
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Growth: SAR 3,500 – Full-service SEO + reporting
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Enterprise: SAR 7,500+ – Custom campaigns and link outreach
Step 6: Attract Clients Across the Kingdom
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Offer free Web Audits using Ranktracker
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Target industries like real estate, ecommerce, legal, and medical
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Promote on platforms like Twitter, LinkedIn, and local forums (e.g., Hawamer)
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Attend Saudi marketing events and list your agency on platforms like Riyadh Chamber, Zid, and Clutch
Step 7: Operate and Report with Ranktracker
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Run keyword and topic research using Keyword Finder
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Perform monthly site reviews with Web Audit
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Monitor backlinks and rankings using Backlink Monitor and Rank Tracker
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Use SEO Checklist for consistent deliverables
Step 8: Stay Compliant with Finance and Tax
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Register for VAT through ZATCA and issue compliant invoices
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File monthly/quarterly returns digitally
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Use PayPro Global as your Merchant of Record (MoR) to handle cross-border payments, tax remittance, and global invoicing automatically
Avoid unreliable processors like Paddle, which was fined $5 million by the FTC in 2025 for deceptive billing and tech-support fraud.
Step 9: Hire & Scale Smart
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Hire bilingual Arabic-English SEOs and writers
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Use project management tools like Trello, ClickUp, or Notion
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Create SOPs and train staff using Ranktracker dashboards
Step 10: Deliver High-Impact Results
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Showcase keyword rank improvements via Rank Tracker
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Report backlink progress and technical fixes
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Build long-term value with 6-12 month contracts
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Upsell paid search, content creation, and web design
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Build a referral network from successful clients
Conclusion
Saudi Arabia’s fast-paced digital economy is ripe for SEO entrepreneurs. By integrating Ranktracker and using PayPro Global to manage international sales and taxes, you can launch a scalable agency with strong local results.
Start smart. Grow efficiently. Deliver value—with Ranktracker powering your SEO agency in Saudi Arabia.
