About the Company

Backyard Buys, a Dubai-based e-commerce store under Noon International General Trading LLC, aims to be the top choice for plant lovers in the UAE. Their mission is to help transform indoor and outdoor spaces into places of joy, relaxation, and connection with nature.

Increase in website traffic

250%

Boost in social media engagement

180%

Growth in sales

3X

Increase in customer retention

40%

The Challenges They Encountered

Below are the challenges they faced before we stepped in:

  • Struggled to stand out in a saturated ecommerce market for plants and gardening.
  • Limited search engine visibility, making it difficult for potential customers to find them.
  • Low social media engagement, failing to connect with plant lovers in the UAE.
  • Lack of user-generated content, resulting in weaker brand trust and community engagement.
  • Initial months of digital marketing efforts showed minimal engagement and slow growth.

Innovative Strategies Implemented

Here’s what we did to address their challenges:

  • Website Development: Designed an attractive, easy-to-navigate website that showcased the plants and pets essentials collection while ensuring a smooth shopping experience.
  • SEO Optimization: Conducted extensive keyword research and implemented advanced SEO strategies, helping Backyard Buys rank among the top search results for plant-related queries in the UAE.
  • Social Media Strategy: Created engaging social media content featuring plant care tips, DIY gardening and camping ideas, and the benefits of plants and seeds to educate and inspire the audience.
  • User-Generated Content (UGC) Strategy: Encouraged customers to share photos and videos of their plants, strengthening brand trust and authenticity while fostering a sense of community.
  • Localized Marketing Approach: Designed targeted campaigns around UAE’s cultural events and holidays to connect with the local audience and enhance brand engagement.
  • Building Customer Trust: Featured customer-generated reels and testimonials, turning real-life experiences into powerful marketing assets that boosted credibility.

Success: Mission Accomplished!

With a well-planned digital marketing strategy, Backyard Buys successfully transformed its online presence, gaining recognition and customer trust in the UAE. The combination of website enhancements, targeted SEO strategies, engaging social media content, and user-generated contributions led to tremendous growth. By the end of the campaign, website traffic increased by 250%, social media engagement rose by 180%, and sales tripled. Customer retention improved by 40%, and the brand secured a top 5 ranking for plant-related keywords, establishing itself as a leading name in the industry. The brand’s journey from a small online store to a recognized name in the UAE’s plant industry showcases the power of strategic digital marketing in driving sustainable business growth.

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