Paying an SEO Agency in Dubai but Getting No Leads?
If you’re paying an SEO agency in Dubai but not getting leads, the first question is whether anyone is measuring leads at all. Many reports show impressions, clicks and rankings, but not calls, WhatsApp enquiries or forms. Without that, neither you nor the agency knows if SEO is working.
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Why Do Agency Reports Show Growth but My Phone Doesn’t Ring?
Agency reports often show growth in impressions and rankings for keywords nobody searches, informational traffic that isn’t ready to buy, or visitors from outside your area. Those numbers can rise while enquiries stay flat. What matters is calls, WhatsApp clicks and forms from people near you.
| Report shows | Ask |
|---|---|
| Impressions up | Which searches? Are they buyer searches in my area? |
| Rankings for 200 keywords | How many bring enquiries? |
| Traffic up | From the UAE? To which pages? |
| Backlinks built | From which sites? Are they relevant? |
What Should My SEO Agency Be Able to Show Me?
Your SEO agency should show a written list of what they did this month, changes to your Google Business Profile and website, your Maps visibility in your area, and the number of calls, WhatsApp clicks and forms from Google. If they can’t, ask why tracking isn’t set up.
How Long Should I Wait Before Changing Agencies?
Give a new agency three to six months for local SEO, but expect clear work and tracking from month one. If after three months you still can’t see what was done or any trend in enquiries, it’s reasonable to ask for a plan change — or move on.
What Should I Check Before Switching?
Before switching, make sure you own your Google Business Profile, website, domain and analytics, and that your contract allows you to leave. Get your access back first, then review what was done.
- Are you the owner (not manager) of your Google profile?
- Do you have the website and domain logins?
- Do you own Google Analytics and Search Console?
- What’s your notice period?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my agency is doing any work?
Ask for a monthly report that lists the work done and shows calls, WhatsApp messages and forms, not only impressions and rankings.
What should an SEO report include?
Enquiries by source, Google Maps visibility across your area, work completed and next steps.
Can I cancel my SEO agency?
Check your contract notice period. Make sure you own your Google profile, website and domain before you cancel.
Who should own my Google Business Profile?
You should be the primary owner. Your agency should only have manager access.
