Frequently Asked Questions
Real questions from real businesses about working with NERDSEY, the boutique marketing consultancy in Dubai that makes businesses number 1 in their market.
Who we are and why businesses choose us
About NERDSEY
NERDSEY is a boutique marketing consultancy in Dubai that makes businesses number 1 in their market. Founded by Manpreet Singh Alagh (16+ years) and Ritu Sharma (8+ years), NERDSEY delivers SEO, AEO, GEO, paid ads, and full funnel lead generation. Senior only team with 15+ years combined founder experience, no juniors or outsourcing.
NERDSEY differs in eight ways: senior only team, sprint based execution, revenue first metrics, month to month contracts, 3X ROI guarantee, 40% inquiry rejection rate, full stack capability, and AI search optimization across Google, ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini.
NERDSEY has four senior team members: Manpreet Singh Alagh (CEO, 16+ years, strategy and SEO/AEO/GEO), Ritu Sharma (Creative Head, 8+ years, brand and creative), Gouri Paatra (Project Orchestrator, 6+ years), and Gurdeep Singh (Backend Engineer, 10+ years). No juniors, no ghost teams.
Yes, NERDSEY is headquartered in Dubai, UAE. The team understands Middle East market challenges: WhatsApp first communication, Google Business Profile dominance, and the transient population creating constant new search demand. NERDSEY serves Dubai businesses across e-commerce, B2B, professional services, healthcare, real estate, and hospitality.
NERDSEY works with e-commerce, B2B SaaS, professional services, healthcare, real estate, and hospitality. The common thread is not the industry but the stage: companies with real revenue that have plateaued despite marketing spend.
NERDSEY offers a 3X ROI guarantee in 90 days (NERDSEY policy), has a 94% client retention rate (NERDSEY internal data, 2020 to 2026), and has transformed 53+ businesses. Month to month contracts after 90 days means the team earns your business every month. Named senior team members lead every engagement.
What NERDSEY offers and how much it costs
Services and Pricing
NERDSEY retainers start at AED 2,500 per month (Visibility Starter: social media, GBP, local SEO). Traffic Accelerator runs AED 8,000 per month for SEO and paid ads. Market Dominator runs AED 20,000 per month for full stack dominance. No hidden fees, no setup charges, no contracts.
NERDSEY offers four monthly retainer tiers plus one time quick win projects and enterprise solutions. Services: SEO, AEO, GEO, Google and Meta paid ads, social media, content creation, brand strategy, landing pages, CRO, email marketing, GBP optimization, LinkedIn lead generation, and marketing automation.
The free audit includes website performance analysis, SEO health check, competitor positioning analysis, quick win recommendations, and a tier recommendation. 100% free, no obligation, reviewed by senior team members rather than automated tools.
Both together. Paid ads deliver immediate leads but stop when you stop paying. SEO takes 60 to 90 days but compounds long term. NERDSEY also recommends AEO and GEO to appear in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews, which drive 71% of purchase research (Profound, 2025).
AEO positions your content as the answer in Google featured snippets and voice search. GEO ensures AI engines like ChatGPT and Perplexity cite your business. Gartner predicts 25% drop in traditional search by 2026. NERDSEY optimizes all three pillars simultaneously: SEO, AEO, and GEO.
How to begin working with NERDSEY
Getting Started
Three steps: get a free marketing audit, join a strategy call with the founders, then choose a tier. Onboarding starts within 3 to 14 business days. You provide website access and a 30 minute kickoff call. NERDSEY handles everything else.
0 to 50 leads per month: start with Visibility Starter or Traffic Accelerator. 50 to 200 leads: Authority Builder. 200+ leads or enterprise: Market Dominator. Free tier assessment included and you can switch tiers anytime without penalty.
Foundation tiers: 3 to 5 business days. Mid tiers: 5 to 7 days. Enterprise: 10 to 14 days. Work starts immediately after onboarding with the first sprint. You see tangible output within the first two weeks.
Very little: website access, brand assets if available, a 30 minute kickoff call, and access to existing ad or analytics accounts. If you do not have these set up, NERDSEY creates everything from scratch including content, campaigns, landing pages, and strategy.
What to expect from working with NERDSEY
Results and Guarantees
Paid ads generate leads within the first week. Foundation tiers show qualified leads in 30 to 60 days. Authority Builder: 60 to 90 days. Market Dominator: 90 to 120 days for category dominance. Every tier includes bi-weekly sprint reports.
Yes. 3X ROI guarantee (NERDSEY policy): if NERDSEY does not deliver 3X return within 90 days, work continues at no cost until the target is met. NERDSEY declines 40% of inquiries (NERDSEY internal data) to maintain quality. Transparent monthly reporting and honest communication included.
Yes. After the first 90 day sprint, engagements are month to month. Cancel with 30 days notice, no penalties. NERDSEY hands over everything: content, campaigns, reports, ad accounts, and all assets. You own everything.
Monthly dashboards covering traffic, leads, and conversions. Transparent breakdown of work done, honest analysis, and a clear next month roadmap. Reports lead with revenue metrics, not vanity metrics. Bi-weekly sprint updates and direct WhatsApp access included.
NERDSEY diagnoses the root cause: strategy, timeline, tier, or offer issue. If the issue is on NERDSEY side, the team fixes it immediately. If client side, NERDSEY provides recommendations. You can leave anytime with no penalties.
How NERDSEY works day-to-day
Technical and Process
All major platforms. Websites: WordPress, Shopify, Wix, custom code. Ads: Google, Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, Snapchat. Social: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, TikTok, YouTube. Email: Mailchimp, Klaviyo, HubSpot. Analytics: GA4, GSC. CRM: ERPNext, HubSpot.
Yes, 100%. Everything NERDSEY creates belongs to you: campaigns, content, graphics, strategies, reports, and all assets. If you leave, you take everything. Ad accounts and platform access stay under your name with full ownership.
Bi-weekly sprint reports, monthly 30 minute review calls, direct WhatsApp access to your strategist, weekly Friday email updates, and same day response for urgent issues. NERDSEY does not disappear for 30 days.
Both. Most clients choose done for you execution. For in house teams, NERDSEY offers marketing training, fractional CMO services, and one on one consulting. Both options available as monthly retainers or one time projects.
Three pillar approach. SEO: Google ranking via keywords, backlinks, technical optimization. AEO: featured snippets via structured data and FAQ schema. GEO: AI citation by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini via entity optimization and expert citations. One of the first Dubai agencies with comprehensive AI search optimization.
"The question is never 'does digital marketing work in Dubai?' The question is whether your current agency is measuring revenue or impressions. If you cannot tell me your cost per qualified lead right now, your marketing is not working for you."
Manpreet Singh Alagh, CEO, NERDSEY (16+ years in digital strategy)
Last reviewed: March 2026
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