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• Redesigned the application process to follow right-to-left thinking processes
• Built a dual-language data entry process with automatic language changing
• Improved touch interfaces for right-handed Arabic input

For a global fashion company, we created a regionally-focused virtual presence approach that included elegant local symbolism. This approach enhanced their relationship strength by 167% in just six months.

Last month, a business owner questioned me why his blog posts weren't generating any leads. After analyzing his content approach, I discovered he was making the same errors I see countless Saudi businesses commit.

Their strategy included:

• Temporary channels: Dynamic brand personality
• Business platforms: Credential-focused information
• Image networks: Experience-centered identity narrative
• Discussion networks: Perspective sharing

A wellness organization saw a significant increase in brand recognition after executing a medium-optimized branding strategy that acknowledged the distinctive elements of each virtual medium in the Saudi ecosystem.

Twelve months ago, my small business was barely surviving to attract new customers. Our online presence was completely hidden in Google search results. That's when I chose to explore professional search engine optimization.

At a business networking in Riyadh, I surveyed 17 business owners about their affordable web Design Services design experiences. The price range was astonishing – from 2,500 SAR for a basic site to over 150,000 SAR for complex e-commerce platforms.

• Use fonts purposely developed for Arabic digital display (like Dubai) rather than classic print fonts
• Enlarge line leading by 150-175% for improved readability
• Implement right-oriented text (never centered for main content)
• Avoid condensed Arabic typefaces that reduce the characteristic letter forms

The most successful Saudi brands recognize that users don't think in terms of platforms. My banking client experienced a substantial increase in potential customers after we unified their once separate channels.

I smile when clients tell me they're using the "latest" digital marketing approaches but haven't changed their methods since 2022. The digital landscape has evolved dramatically in just the past 12 months.

• Clearly mark which language should be used in each form element
• Automatically adjust keyboard input based on field requirements
• Position field labels to the right of their corresponding inputs
• Confirm that error notifications appear in the same language as the intended input

Rather than focusing solely on securing the lowest rate, consider the possible results that a quality website will produce for your business. A well-designed site is an investment that will keep delivering value for years to come.

During my recent project for a banking company in Riyadh, we found that users were consistently clicking the wrong navigation options. Our behavior analysis showed that their attention naturally moved from right to left, but the primary navigation items were located with a left-to-right emphasis.

Last month, I was advising a prominent e-commerce business that had spent over 200,000 SAR on a impressive website that was failing miserably. The problem? They had just converted their English site without accounting for the basic experience variations needed for Arabic users.

• Realigning call-to-action buttons to the right-hand portion of forms and screens
• Rethinking content prioritization to move from right to left
• Adjusting clickable components to follow the right-to-left scanning pattern

Working with a luxury brand, we discovered that their local language identity was significantly weaker than their foreign language identity. After establishing balance between the verbal identities, they saw a 93% growth in presence appreciation among Saudi consumers.

• Developed a number display format that accommodated both Arabic and English numbers
• Restructured data visualizations to read from right to left
• Applied visual indicators that matched Saudi cultural associations

As someone who has designed over 30 Arabic websites in the past five years, I can assure you that applying Western UX principles to Arabic interfaces falls short. The unique characteristics of Arabic text and Saudi user expectations require a completely different approach.

• Place the most important content in the right upper area of the page
• Organize page sections to advance from right to left and top to bottom
• Use stronger visual weight on the right side of balanced designs
• Ensure that pointing icons (such as arrows) point in the right direction for RTL interfaces

I visited a web design company in Jeddah last week where they displayed me the distinction between their pre-designed and custom projects. The visual impact was immediately noticeable – the bespoke sites appeared clearly more professional and memorable.

I recall the astonishment on my brother-in-law's face when he received a quote for 75K SAR for his company website. "It's just a website!" he protested. Shortly after, he eventually with a cheap 3,000 SAR site that was visually disappointing and didn't attract a single lead.