Tourism PlatformCompleted

Visit Iraq - Tourism Platform

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

Timeline
Started in late 2025 | Live since January 4, 2026
Role
Lead Developer & Creative Director
Visit Iraq - Tourism Platform

Project 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.

Technologies Used

Next.jsReactTailwind CSSFramer Motioni18nSupabase Auth (2FA)

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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 & Successes

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