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Technical precision meets AI-ready content strategy. I help WordPress sites dominate Google Search, AI Overviews, and voice results — in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and globally.
WordPress SEO is the practice of optimising a WordPress website so it ranks higher in Google Search, Google Maps, and AI-generated answers (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews). It combines technical configuration (Core Web Vitals, schema markup, site speed), on-page optimisation (keywords, headings, internal links), and AI-ready content strategy (entity optimisation, structured data, AEO) to drive sustainable organic traffic and measurable leads — without paid ads.
WordPress powers over 43% of the entire web, making it the most popular CMS on the planet. But being popular doesn’t mean being visible. Without proper SEO, your WordPress site is invisible to Google — no matter how good your content or services are.
In 2026, the stakes are even higher. Google’s AI Overviews now answer many queries directly on the search results page, meaning only the most authoritative, well-structured, and technically sound WordPress sites get cited as sources. This is where expert WordPress SEO becomes a business advantage, not a luxury.
✓ Rank higher in Google Search for buyer-intent keywords
✓ Appear in Google AI Overviews and ChatGPT answers
✓ Outrank competitors using data-driven strategy
✓ Drive qualified leads — not just traffic
✓ Build long-term topical authority in your niche
✓ Reduce dependence on paid advertising
WordPress SEO builds on standard SEO principles but requires platform-specific optimisation:
Configuring Yoast or Rank Math correctly, managing permalink structures, eliminating duplicate content from category/tag pages, optimising the WordPress database, implementing JSON-LD schema via plugins, and ensuring theme and plugin code doesn’t create crawlability issues.
A WordPress SEO expert understands both the CMS architecture and the search algorithm — and makes both work together.
Technical SEO is the infrastructure that makes everything else possible. Without a solid technical foundation, even the best content won’t rank. For WordPress, technical SEO means auditing and fixing the issues that prevent Google from crawling, indexing, and understanding your site.
On-page SEO ensures that every individual page on your WordPress site is optimised for both search engines and users. This goes far beyond keyword stuffing — it’s about semantic relevance, content structure, and user intent alignment.
Google’s Search Generative Experience (SGE) and AI Overviews have fundamentally changed what it means to rank. In 2026, your WordPress site needs to be AI-readable — structured in a way that AI models can extract, trust, and cite your content as an authoritative source.
Answer Engine Optimisation (AEO) structures WordPress content so AI systems like Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and Perplexity can extract direct answers from it. Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) builds the entity authority and topical signals that make AI models recommend your brand. For WordPress, this means using FAQPage schema, concise definition blocks, structured heading hierarchies, and an entity-rich knowledge graph — so AI reads your site as a trustworthy expert source.
Page speed is both a ranking factor and a conversion factor. A 1-second delay in page load time can reduce conversions by 7%. For WordPress sites, speed optimisation requires a systematic approach targeting every layer of the stack.
⚡Browser caching & server-side caching
Every service is tailored to your site, your market, and your goals — no cookie-cutter packages.
A comprehensive audit of your WordPress site covering technical issues, on-page factors, speed, schema, and AI visibility gaps — delivered as a prioritised action plan.
→ Full technical crawl & issue report
→ Core Web Vitals assessment
→ On-page & content analysis
→ Schema & structured data review
→ Google AI visibility audit
→ Competitor gap analysis
Fix the invisible problems holding your WordPress site back — from crawl errors to Core Web Vitals failures and duplicate content issues.
→ Crawlability & indexation fixes
→ Schema markup implementation
→ Canonical & redirect clean-up
→ Core Web Vitals optimisation
→ Sitemap & robots.txt setup
→ HTTPS & security signals
Optimise every page for search intent, keyword relevance, and AI readability. Clean pages rank better and convert more visitors.
→ Title tags & meta descriptions
→ Heading structure (H1–H4)
→ Keyword placement & density
→ Internal linking architecture
→ Content optimisation for AEO
→ Image alt text & multimedia SEO
Future-proof your WordPress site for Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Perplexity, and voice search — the next generation of search.
→ AI Overview visibility strategy
→ Answer Engine Optimisation (AEO)
→ Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO)
→ Entity & Knowledge Graph setup
→ FAQPage & Speakable schema
→ Voice search query targeting
Lightning-fast WordPress that Google rewards. Systematic Core Web Vitals improvement across LCP, INP, and CLS scores.
→ Image compression & WebP
→ Caching & CDN setup
→ CSS/JS minification
→ Database optimisation
→ Hosting consultation
→ Render-blocking resource fixes
Build topical authority with AI-assisted content strategies and white-hat link building that earns lasting rankings.
→ Topical cluster content mapping
→ AI-assisted blog & article writing
→ High-quality niche backlinks
→ Guest posting & digital PR
→ Brand mention co-citations
A structured, transparent approach that delivers results in 60–90 days.
Full technical audit, keyword research, competitor analysis, and AI visibility assessment of your WordPress site.
A prioritised action plan with clear timelines, KPIs, and expected outcomes — presented in a 1-on-1 strategy call.
Hands-on execution of technical fixes, on-page optimisation, schema, speed improvements, and content updates.
Monthly transparent reporting with rankings, traffic, and AI visibility data — plus ongoing optimisation.
Real data from real WordPress SEO campaigns across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and internationally.
Results vary based on industry, competition, budget, and the website’s starting condition. All metrics represent individual client outcomes.
Everything you need to know before investing in WordPress SEO services.
Most WordPress sites begin seeing measurable ranking improvements within 30–60 days of technical fixes and on-page optimisation. Significant organic traffic growth — 100%+ increases — typically occurs within 60–90 days for competitive niches and faster for local SEO. AI Overview appearances can happen within 2–4 weeks of implementing proper schema and structured content. SEO is a compounding investment: results accelerate over time.
A comprehensive WordPress SEO audit covers: technical crawl analysis (indexation, broken links, redirect chains, canonical issues), Core Web Vitals assessment (LCP, INP, CLS scores), on-page review (title tags, headings, keyword usage), content quality analysis (thin pages, duplicate content, topical gaps), schema & structured data review, Google AI Overview visibility analysis, and a full competitor benchmark. You receive a prioritised action plan — not just a list of issues.
Both are excellent — the right choice depends on your site’s needs. Rank Math is recommended for most sites in 2026 because it includes built-in schema types, AI-powered content analysis, and more granular control at no extra cost. Yoast SEO is a solid choice for sites with existing configurations or teams familiar with the interface. Importantly, the plugin is only as good as the strategy behind it — proper configuration and an experienced SEO strategist matter far more than which plugin you choose.
WordPress-specific challenges include: managing duplicate content from category/tag/author archives, optimising permalink structures, avoiding plugin bloat that slows down the site, handling Gutenberg vs Classic editor structured data, and correctly configuring Yoast/Rank Math. WordPress also gives you full control over technical SEO — unlike Shopify or Wix — meaning a skilled SEO expert can implement advanced strategies like custom schema, header code injection, and database-level optimisations that other platforms don’t allow.
Yes. WooCommerce SEO requires additional expertise: product schema markup (Product, Offer, AggregateRating), category page optimisation, faceted navigation crawl management, canonical URLs for product variations, and optimising breadcrumb structured data for rich results. E-commerce WordPress sites also benefit greatly from Google Merchant Center integration and Shopping tab visibility strategies — all part of the service.
Results vary by niche, competition, and starting point — but typical outcomes for clients include: Page 1 rankings for primary keywords within 60–90 days, 100–450% organic traffic growth within 6 months, reduction in cost-per-acquisition as organic leads replace paid ads, appearances in Google AI Overviews, and improved conversion rates from better-optimised landing pages. Every engagement begins with an honest assessment of what’s achievable for your specific site and market.
Google AI Overviews cite sources that are authoritative, well-structured, and directly answerable. To appear in them, your WordPress content needs: FAQPage schema marking up Q&A content, clear definition blocks that AI can extract, Speakable schema for audio/voice answers, strong E-E-A-T signals (author credentials, citations, trust indicators), and topical authority built through a comprehensive content cluster strategy. This is part of my AEO/GEO service and is embedded in all WordPress SEO packages
Both. A one-time audit + implementation package is ideal for sites that need foundational fixes and want to take over execution themselves. Ongoing monthly management is for businesses that want continuous ranking growth, fresh content, link building, and adaptive strategy as Google’s algorithm evolves. Most clients start with an audit and move to ongoing management once they see the first results. A free introductory consultation helps determine which approach fits your goals and budget.
Yes — while based in Dubai and specialising in the Saudi Arabia, UAE, and broader Middle East markets, I work with WordPress clients globally. SEO strategy, technical audits, content optimisation, and AI visibility work are delivered entirely remotely and are not limited by geography. International clients benefit from the same data-driven approach with multilingual and multi-regional SEO expertise where needed.
Book a free consultation. I’ll analyse your WordPress site and show you exactly what’s holding you back — and how to fix it.
No commitment. No hard sell. Just an honest audit from an expert.