# Visit Iraq - Tourism Platform

> Multilingual product platform with a highly automated content-operations pipeline and strong SEO/AI visibility.

## Overview

Visit Iraq is not a simple travel website for me; it is a real production platform that I built, shipped, and continue to operate. It runs on Next.js/React (hosted on Vercel) with Supabase as backend and content database, and it is actively maintained in Arabic, German, English, and French as a multilingual system—not just a translated frontend.

A major part of the work was designing content operations for scale. Instead of relying on manual updates only, I set up a workflow where around 90% of content creation/updates are automated while human-in-the-loop review remains in place to keep quality high. I also built a custom CLI specifically for this platform so content can be pushed, fetched, and updated directly in Supabase. This makes the operational side faster and safer, including for AI/coding-agent assisted workflows.

The platform also has measurable production reach. Since January, it reached 72.3K impressions; in the recent month, 26,266 impressions and 144 clicks. AI visibility is at 34K total citations with an average of 83 cited pages. Important: these listed numbers are Bing-only and come from Bing Webmaster Tools. Google Search Console adds additional visibility in the same or higher range, but I am not listing exact Google numbers here. In short, Visit Iraq proves real product ownership: build, ship, automate, scale multilingual operations, and reach real users/search visibility.

## Challenges

- Developing an engaging UI/UX that breaks down prejudices and builds trust
- Implementing a robust multilingual system (i18n) including RTL support for Arabic
- Building a database of verified local guides and tours
- Performance optimization for image-heavy, storytelling-driven pages

## Solutions

- Use of high-end photography and video content
- Utilization of modern web frameworks for seamless localization and fast loading
- Direct integration of contact options for guides instead of anonymous booking paths
- Responsive design that offers an immersive experience on all devices

## Outcomes

- Central hub for authentic Iraq travel information
- Successful connection of tourists with local economic sectors
- Positive response to the modern, welcoming image of the platform
- Steadily growing community and content base

## Details

- Category: Tourism Platform
- Role: Lead Developer & Creative Director
- Timeline: Started in late 2025 | Live since January 4, 2026
- Status: completed
- Technologies: Next.js, React, Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion, i18n, Supabase Auth (2FA)

## Links

- live: https://visit-iraq.com