Ostadji Header
Case Study: Retros — Ostadji
★★★★★ 4.9 stars from Ostadji client reviews

The Growth Strategy That Drove An
81% Traffic Surge And 130% Sales
Growth For Retros

Client

Services Provided

Search Engine Optimization Website Redesign Conversion Rate Optimization

Performance Highlights

+0%
Total Sales Over Time
Total sales over time chart showing 130% growth vs previous period
+0%
Organic Traffic Increase
Sessions over time chart showing 81% increase, reaching 7.24K
+0%
Ranking Keyword Increase
Keyword coverage bar chart showing 117% increase to 781 keywords
0%
AI Search Visibility
AI search visibility comparison chart with 48% visibility

Website Redesign & Conversion Optimization

We rebuilt retros.ae from scratch, keeping the same brand but making it much easier for customers to browse, choose, and buy.

Before
Retros website before the redesign
After
Retros website after the redesign
+0%
Conversion rate up 28%

In just one month after the redesign went live

Improved & Optimized Pages WhatsApp ordering Collections storefront Easier Checkout Process Trust & Customer Reviews

Background

Retros is one of the UAE's leading retro gaming stores, with a loyal community of collectors and classic gaming fans.

But the business had reached a roadblock. Website traffic was low, online visibility was limited, and even when more people visited the website, too few were making a purchase. The team was unsure what needed to change or where to focus next.

They needed a clear plan to increase visibility, turn more visitors into customers, and grow both online and in-store sales.

Retros retail store front with neon signage
Real EstateE-CommerceHealthcareFinanceEducationHospitalityRetailSaaS Real EstateE-CommerceHealthcareFinanceEducationHospitalityRetailSaaS

Challenge

Despite having a strong name in the UAE, Retros struggled to appear on Google search for terms that could drive sales. Traffic was inconsistent, conversions were low, and large marketplaces and competing gaming stores were taking the attention.

Retros wanted to grow without spending more on paid advertising. The brand needed stronger visibility across Google Search, more of the right visitors, and a website that could turn them into both online and in-store customers.

Redesigned Retros e-commerce website shown on a laptop

Our Approach

We rebuilt Retros' online presence from the ground up.

First, we studied how people used the old website through heatmaps and A/B testing. Where they clicked. Where they got stuck. Where they left. Those findings shaped a faster, simpler, and easier shopping experience.

Next, we used Google Search Console to find the strongest keywords, pages, and products. We improved product and category pages, strengthened internal links, built relevant backlinks, and focused on the searches most likely to lead to a sale.

Then, we added helpful FAQs for Google's People Also Ask and AI search results. Short, focused blogs answered what customers were actually searching for, without adding content just for the sake of it.

Finally, we improved product information, trust messages, ordering options, and page layouts, making it easier to turn more visitors into online buyers and in-store customers.

Results

With the new website and search strategy in place, Retros became easier to find across both Google and AI search. Website traffic increased by 81%, search visibility grew by 117%, and total sales rose by 130% compared with the previous period.

This was not just more traffic. It was the right customers actively searching for the consoles, games, and accessories Retros sells.

Today, Retros is not just competing with large marketplaces and gaming stores. It is becoming a leading destination for retro gaming across Google and AI search.

+0%
Sales Increase
+0%
Organic Traffic Increase
+0%
Ranking Increase with 781 keywords
0%
AI Search Visibility Increase
+0%
Conversion rate in one month
Sales more than doubled

Qualified, purchase-ready traffic captured at the exact moment customers are searching.

+130%
Seen Everywhere It Matters On Google

Real search results — Retros showing up across organic listings, AI Overviews, the map pack, and shopping results.

Buy retro gaming consoles UAE
Google search result for buy retro gaming consoles UAE showing retros.ae ranked first with AI Overview mention
#1 Organic + AI Overview
PlayStation 2 games UAE
Google search result for PlayStation 2 games UAE showing Retros store listing and blog article
Store Listing + Blog Ranking
Video game store UAE
Google search result for video game store UAE showing retros.ae in organic results
First Page Organic
Classic Games UAE
Google search result for classic games UAE showing Retros in the map pack and organic results
Map Pack + Organic
Retro consoles for sale UAE
Google search result for retro consoles for sale UAE showing Retros products, organic listing and AI Overview mention
Shopping + Organic + AI Overview
Be our next success story

Your Competitors Are Hoping
You Don't Contact Us.

We do not just work for you, we work with you, which means no disappearing acts, no fancy words, and no reports that need a translator. We get to know your business, figure out what is not working, fix it, and help you grow fast enough to make your competitors slightly uncomfortable. Real people, real work, real numbers, and a success story we make sure is worth showing off.

Reserve Your Free Growth Session