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FAQ: SEO, Web Design & Marketing Questions
The questions we hear most about websites, SEO and digital marketing in Algeria, with short, clear answers.
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General & working with us
How does getting a quote work?
It's simple, and you're not committing to anything. Tell us about your project by phone, WhatsApp or email, and we'll tell you what's realistic for your budget. Then we send a written quote in dinars that says clearly what's included and what's optional. Ask us for a quote to get started.
How long does a project take?
A simple showcase site often takes 2 to 3 weeks. A bigger site or an online store takes longer, depending on how many pages and products it has. The timing also depends on you: the sooner we get your text, photos and logo, the sooner the site is ready. We give you a real timeline in the quote.
Do I own the site?
Yes, 100%, from day one. The domain name (.dz or .com) is in your name, and you keep the code and every login. Your site is hosted on our server, but if you ever change providers, the site goes with you.
Do you guarantee the first spot on Google?
No. Nobody can honestly guarantee the top spot on Google, so be careful with anyone who promises it. Google decides the rankings, and it changes its rules often. What we do promise is serious, ethical work that follows Google's official guidelines. We also show you the real numbers at every step, even when progress is slow.
How can I pay?
You can pay by bank transfer, BaridiMob or CCP, Edahabia or CIB card, or cash. All our prices are in dinars, with no payment in foreign currency. We go with whatever is simplest for you.
Where are you based, and do you meet in person?
Our team is based in Algiers. For a website or SEO project in Algiers, we can easily meet you in person. Our web design in Algiers page has the details by neighborhood.
Do you work with clients outside Algiers?
Yes. We build websites and do SEO for businesses all over Algeria: Oran, Constantine, Annaba and more. Outside Algiers, we work by video call, phone and WhatsApp. You follow and approve each step online, without having to travel.
What happens after the site goes live?
We stay reachable for your questions after launch. If you'd like us to look after the site for you, our website maintenance service keeps it updated and secure. It's optional, and nothing forces you to take it.
How do I choose a web design agency?
Ask to see sites the agency has really delivered, with their PageSpeed score on mobile. Also check who will own the domain name, ask for a written price in dinars, and ask what happens after launch. Our guide to choosing a web agency in Algiers lists the questions to ask before you sign.
Do you also work with clients outside Algeria, in French or English?
Yes. Our site is in French and English, and our team has more than 20 years of SEO and marketing experience, including in the US market. Algeria stays our main focus, but we can work remotely with French- or English-speaking clients elsewhere in the world.
Do you work with every industry?
Yes. Every industry has its own questions and its own competition, so we adapt the plan to your market. The basics stay the same everywhere: a fast site, clear content and real follow-up. Our portfolio shows this with a bedding shop, a travel agency, a medical practice and an education site.
SEO
What is SEO, and why does it matter?
SEO (search engine optimization) is the work that helps your site show up higher in Google's results, without paying for ads. It matters because many customers search on Google before they call or buy. If a competitor shows up before you for "your trade + your city", they're often the one who gets the call.
How long before SEO shows results?
The first signs often show up in 1 to 2 months. Clear gains usually take 3 to 4 months, and steady, real traffic takes 6 to 12 months. It depends on your competition and on where your site starts. Be careful with anyone who promises the top spot in a few days.
Do you do local SEO and Google Business Profile work?
Yes, all over Algeria. We create your Google Business Profile or take over the one you already have, then optimize it so you show up on Google Maps and in nearby searches. The profile work costs 9,900 DA, and monthly management is optional at 6,900 DA per month. Our Google Business Profile guide walks through each step.
What is AI SEO (ChatGPT, Google AI)?
AI SEO, also called GEO, is the work that makes your content easy for AI tools like ChatGPT or Google's AI Overviews to understand and quote, on top of the classic results. In practice, that means clear answers at the top of each section, facts people can check, and a well-structured site. See our AI Overview guide.
What is an SEO audit?
An SEO audit is a full check-up of your site: the technical side, the content, the links and your competitors. At the end, you know what's holding the site back, what's helping, and what to fix first. Our audit costs 26,900 DA, paid once, and you leave with a clear plan to follow.
Should content be written for Google or for readers?
For readers first, and Google follows. Google itself says it wants to show helpful content written for people. So clear text that answers your customer's real question has a better chance of ranking well. See our content SEO guide.
Does SEO work for an online store too?
Yes, with its own rules. Each product page needs its own text instead of the supplier's copied description. Categories need to be clear, and Google has to be able to crawl the store without getting lost in the filters. Our e-commerce SEO service handles all of this, with a Pro / E-commerce plan at 63,900 DA per month.
Where can I find what an SEO term means?
In our SEO glossary: nearly 60 terms explained in plain words, from "backlink" to "bounce rate".
Is link building risky for my site?
Yes, if it's done badly. Buying links in bulk, or getting them from shady sites, goes against Google's rules and can push your site down. We never buy links: our link building relies on natural links, earned with content other sites want to mention. That's slower, and those links hold up over time.
Do you write content too (articles, product pages)?
Yes. Writing is part of our content SEO: blog articles, product pages and service pages. We write for your customers, in simple words, while keeping in mind what they type into Google.
Web design
Why Next.js instead of WordPress?
We pick Next.js when speed and security come first. A Next.js website usually loads faster, and it doesn't need the dozens of plugins a WordPress site has to keep updating. WordPress is still a good choice if you want to edit the site yourself, and we build with it in that case too. See our WordPress vs Next.js comparison.
Will my site be fast?
Yes, speed is one of our priorities. We aim for a 100/100 PageSpeed score on every page we deliver, measured on mobile too, which is the hardest test. The final score depends a little on what you add later (heavy videos, outside tools). Our Comfy Mattress case study shows a real 100/100, on mobile and on desktop.
How much does a website cost in Algeria?
With us, a one-page site costs 34,900 DA, a Pro Showcase site costs 89,900 DA, an online store starts at 219,900 DA and a Business Site at 149,900 DA. These are one-time prices, in dinars. The final price depends on the number of pages, products and options. See our clear pricing in dinars, or our full guide to website costs.
Do you build online stores?
Yes. We build online stores made to sell in Algeria, starting at 219,900 DA. Cash on delivery is included by default. Card payment (CIB, Edahabia) needs its own integration, so it's an optional add-on with its price written in the quote. See also our guide to choosing an e-commerce platform.
What's the point of a website if my customers already message me on WhatsApp?
A website brings in customers who don't know you yet. WhatsApp is for talking with people who already have your number, but it doesn't make you visible on Google. The best setup links the two: a customer finds you on Google, sees your services, then messages you on WhatsApp in one tap. See our WhatsApp and website guide.
My site is old, do I need to rebuild it from scratch?
Not always. Sometimes it's enough to rework the design, the speed or a few pages, without starting over. We first look at what works and is worth keeping, then tell you honestly whether it's better to fix or rebuild. A website redesign starts at 79,900 DA.
Do you build mobile apps too?
Yes, we do Android app development for businesses that need one, alongside the website. For many shops, a site that's fast on mobile is enough to start with, and we'll tell you so honestly before suggesting an app.
Is a template enough, or do I need something custom?
It depends on what you need. For a small budget and a business that's simple to present, a template or a one-page site at 34,900 DA can be enough. If your business has special needs (advanced features, links with your own tools), a custom website is a better fit.
Digital marketing & social media
Do Facebook and Instagram ads work in Algeria?
Yes, when they're well targeted. Facebook and Instagram ads let you aim at one wilaya, an age group or specific interests. We set the audience, the budget and the message, then track the results and adjust. See our Facebook and Instagram ads guide.
Is a Facebook page enough, or do I really need a website?
A Facebook page alone isn't enough if you want new customers to find you. It sometimes shows up on Google when someone types your name, but rarely when someone searches for your service without knowing you. And Facebook decides who sees your posts. Your website belongs to you, and Google can show it. See our post a Facebook page is not enough in Algeria.
Do you manage Facebook and Instagram pages?
Yes. Managing your pages is part of our digital marketing: posts, visuals and replies to messages. The price is quoted for your needs, depending on the number of pages and posts.
How should I handle negative reviews on Google?
Reply quickly, politely and with facts, even when the review feels unfair. Future customers read your reply as much as the person who wrote the review. On our side, we never try to remove a real review. See our online reputation management service.
Which social networks should I be on?
Wherever your customers are. For most businesses in Algeria, Facebook and Instagram are still the best place to start. One or two networks kept up regularly are better than five abandoned pages.
What does digital marketing include at SimplerWebs?
At SimplerWebs, digital marketing covers ads on Facebook, Instagram and Google, managing your social media pages, and reputation management. Every action starts from a concrete goal: more calls, more messages or more sales.
I don't know where to start, can you help me decide?
Yes, that's what our business consulting is for. We look at your situation, your budget and your customers, then tell you what to do first: a website, a Google profile, SEO or ads. The first conversation is free, with no commitment.
Can't find your answer?
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