An SEO consultant gives you expert advice and a clear plan without the overhead of a big agency. I’m Faisal Zahoor, founder of RankAutomate Agency. I work directly with UAE business owners and marketing teams on Google Maps, local SEO and website SEO — remotely, on UAE time, mostly over WhatsApp.
Why Hire an SEO Consultant Instead of an Agency?
Hire an SEO consultant when you want direct access to the person doing the thinking, a clear plan your team can follow, and lower costs than a full agency retainer. Agencies suit businesses that want everything done for them; consultants suit owners and in-house marketers who want expert direction and honest feedback.
| SEO consultant | Large agency | |
|---|---|---|
| Who you talk to | The expert directly | Account manager |
| Cost | Lower | Higher |
| Best for | Owners and in-house teams | Fully outsourced marketing |
| Speed of decisions | Fast | Slower |
What Can an SEO Consultant Do for My Business?
An SEO consultant can audit your Google Business Profile, Maps visibility, website and competitors; give you a prioritised action plan; train your team; review your current agency’s work; and help with specific problems like a suspended profile, lost rankings or a website migration.
Common projects:
- One-off audit and action plan.
- Monthly advisory: plan, review, answer questions.
- Second opinion on your current SEO agency.
- Google Business Profile troubleshooting.
- Website migration or redesign SEO check.
Who Is Faisal Zahoor?
I’m the founder of RankAutomate Agency and work on local SEO, Google Business Profile optimisation and technical SEO. I hold Semrush Academy certificates in Local SEO Essentials, On-Page SEO and AI Search Essentials, AI Search Operating System, and Getting Started with Semrush, and completed a one-year SEO and digital marketing programme. See my profile
I won’t promise you first place. I’ll tell you honestly what’s holding you back and what’s worth doing first.
How Much Does an SEO Consultant Cost in the UAE?
A one-off audit and action plan costs AED 1,200; monthly advisory starts at AED 1,800 per month, month-to-month. The first video review of your Google profile and website is free.
Book a Free SEO Review
Working with an SEO consultant in Abu Dhabi or Dubai should start with honest answers. Send your website and Google Maps link and I’ll record a short video with what I’d fix first.
Who You’ll Work With
Faisal Zahoor, Founder of RankAutomate Agency. You deal with Faisal directly, not a junior account manager. He has 2 years of hands-on experience in local SEO and Google Business Profile optimisation, with a portfolio of technical SEO audits and Search Console growth results.
- Semrush Academy certified: Local SEO Essentials, On-Page SEO and AI Search Essentials
- Works with UAE businesses remotely over WhatsApp, email and video
- View Faisal on LinkedIn
What Do Our Clients Say?
“Faisal and the RankAutomate Agency team handled the SEO for Globale Green Consortium from start to finish: our website, our Google Business Profile, and the local search setup for our real estate, metal recycling and agricultural consultancy work. He explained every step in plain language, delivered what he promised, and always replied quickly. We are very happy with the service, and I recommend RankAutomate Agency to any business owner who wants to be found on Google.”
Dr. Yousaf Tahir, Owner, Globale Green Consortium, East Meadow, New York
Client testimonial, shared with permission.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you train my in-house team?
Yes, through recorded video walkthroughs and live calls.
Do you sign NDAs?
Yes, on request.