Manila · Philippines

SEO and AI-search that put Manila businesses in the answer.

I help Manila businesses get found on Google and recommended by AI — and turn that visibility into real enquiries in one of Asia's fastest-digitising, English-first markets.

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Manila is a huge, fast-digitising, English-first market — the world's BPO capital, with very high mobile and social usage and rising AI adoption. SEO Miss helps Manila businesses win on both fronts: ranked on Google and recommended by AI answer engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google's AI Overviews, while AEO competition here is still low.

25%of organic traffic is projected to shift to AI chatbots & assistants by 2026Source: Gartner

94%of CMOs plan to increase answer-engine-optimization (AEO) spendSource: Conductor / eMarketer, 2026

800M+people now use ChatGPT — a primary way buyers research before they buySource: Industry reports, 2026

200+countries where Google AI Overviews now appear in search resultsSource: Google, 2025–26

Why AI search matters for Manila businesses now

Filipinos are among the heaviest social and mobile users anywhere, and AI adoption is climbing. More buyers in Metro Manila now research a service — a BPO partner, a condo in BGC, an online store — by asking ChatGPT or reading Google's AI Overview, then act on the recommendation they are given. Because the market is English-first, those AI answers carry real weight here. If your business isn't named in the answer, a competitor is — and very few Manila firms have claimed that ground yet.

Built for Manila's high-value sectors

Manila's leading categories — BPO and outsourcing, e-commerce, real estate, financial services, and education — carry strong customer values and long buying cycles, which is exactly where SEO and AEO pay back fastest. From the towers of Makati CBD and Bonifacio Global City in Taguig to Ortigas Center and Quezon City, I focus the strategy on the searches that bring real enquiries in your category, not vanity keywords that look good but don't convert.

Low AEO competition, an early-mover advantage

Unlike the US or UK, almost no Manila business is optimising for AI search yet. That makes it one of the best markets anywhere to get recommended by AI early — claiming the position before competitors realise the rules have changed. Ranking on Google still matters and is table stakes, but being the business AI names when someone asks for a BPO provider, a developer near the Mall of Asia complex in Pasay, or a Quezon City school is the advantage that's still wide open here.

What working with SEO Miss looks like

I'm Memona, the person doing the work — no account layers, no jargon. Whether you want a one-time audit and roadmap, monthly strategy for your in-house team, or fully done-for-you SEO, every engagement targets visibility on Google and AI you can measure in leads and revenue. I work in English, the language Manila does business in, and serve clients from Makati, BGC and Ortigas to Quezon City and the wider Philippines, plus remote clients internationally.

Sectors I focus on in Manila

High-value categories, won on Google and AI

BPO & outsourcing

Get found and cited by AI when global buyers research outsourcing and BPO partners in the Philippines.

E-commerce

Be the store surfaced on Google and recommended by AI when Manila shoppers research and buy online.

Real estate

Get your developments and listings found when buyers and investors search — and ask AI — for property in Metro Manila.

Financial services & education

Win high-intent searches and AI recommendations for banks, fintech, schools, and universities across Manila.

How to work together

Three ways to grow in Manila

SEO Audit & Roadmap

A deep look at where you stand and an exact 90-day plan to fix it. Your clarity starting point.

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SEO Strategy & Advisory

I set the direction and keep you on track; your team executes with expert guidance.

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Done-for-You SEO

I run the whole thing — Google rankings, AI visibility, content, and links — while you run your business.

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Investment

Engagements are scoped to your goals — from a one-time audit to monthly done-for-you SEO. Book a free strategy call and I’ll scope it to your business.

Manila FAQ

Questions from Manila businesses

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How much does SEO cost in Manila?

Manila SEO varies widely by scope — local market guides put it anywhere from a modest monthly retainer in Philippine pesos (PHP) for focused local SEO to far higher for larger, competitive programs. I scope each engagement to your goals on a free strategy call rather than quoting a one-size price.

Do you work across Metro Manila and the wider Philippines?

Yes — Makati, BGC, Ortigas, Quezon City and the rest of Metro Manila, plus businesses across the Philippines and remote clients internationally.

Do you handle AI search (AEO), not just Google?

Yes — getting recommended by AI answer engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google's AI Overviews is the core of how I work, and it's a particular advantage in Manila, where almost no competitors are optimising for it yet.

How long until I see results in Manila?

Expect early signals — technical fixes, first ranking movements, AI mentions — within the first few months, and meaningful momentum around 6–12 months. AI visibility often comes faster here given how low local AEO competition still is.

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Ready to get found in Manila?

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