Web platform · Finance
Al-Hakim FX
An Arabic market-intelligence platform for traders, with live gold and currency prices, analysis, signals and an academy.
Web development, apps, branding and digital marketing agency in Cairo
Built in the dark. Designed to stand out.
Your business may be one of the best at what it does and still be hard to find online. We build your brand, website, systems and ads with one team in Cairo, until the market sees what your customers already know.
5.0 from 11 Google reviews, plus 13+ on Facebook
150+ projects delivered since 2017
Brands we built for
Phoenix ERPAl-Hakim FXNURIGlem Gas EgyptTech Repair EgyptLeofectGlamoryPro GlassMaktabat Elmotsawleen
- projects delivered since 2017
- 150+
- years building for clients
- 9
- branches across Cairo
- 3
- average Google rating
- 5.0
Some of the best businesses we meet are invisible. They have a great product and loyal customers, and a website nobody opens. We work in the dark on the brand, the code, the systems and the ads until it all fits. Then the business steps out of the dark, and it finally shines.
Stars can’t shine without darkness!
Launch day is when the market starts judging. After launch we keep testing the pages on real phones and slow mobile data, read the tracking every week and adjust until the enquiries start arriving.
Brand, technology and media under one roof
Brand designers, developers and media buyers work as one team on your account, so your ads, your pages and your brand carry the same message.
Results you can verify
Every project ships with analytics and a one-page report: visits, leads, cost per lead and sales. The logins stay with you, so every number can be checked.
A fixed price, in writing
A written proposal within 12 hours, split into milestones, at a price that does not change mid-project.
Everything in your name
Domain, hosting and ad accounts are opened in your name on day one. The code and designs become yours when the project is paid. If you ever leave us, you take all of it with you.
Built around your business. Owned by it.
Ready-made platforms are quick to start on, and you keep paying for that speed every month. The fees climb as you grow, the platform decides what you can change, and in time the business takes the shape of the platform’s limits. With custom code, the system takes the shape of your business: your sales process, your pricing, your operations. The code and the data are registered to you, and growth never moves you onto a pricier plan. This is how we built Dark Media’s own system, and the systems of many of our clients.
Platform or custom store: how to chooseOn a ready-made platform
- Monthly fees and paid add-ons that rise as you grow.
- Rules and limits set by the platform, changed when it decides.
- Your processes adjusted to fit its template.
- Limited control over your data and what you can take with you.
On your own custom system
- One build cost, then hosting and the support you choose.
- Every change decided by you, on your schedule.
- Workflows built around how your company operates.
- Code, data and accounts registered in your name.
One service or the full scope, delivered by one team.
Websites
- Figma
- HTML
- CSS
- PHP
- Next.js
- WordPress
Company websites, landing pages and redesigns, designed from scratch for your brand and built to load fast on real phones. We test every launch on Google PageSpeed before handover.
From $499Web apps & systems
- PHP
- Laravel
- Node.js
- Python
- FastAPI
- React
Customer portals, internal dashboards, CRMs, booking systems and integrations between the tools you already use, such as your ERP and your online store.
From $899ERP, CRM & business systems
- Laravel
- Node.js
- Python
- React
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
ERP, CRM, inventory, warehouse, product data, HR and content systems, built around how your company works and connected to your website, store and ads.
From $1,900Online stores
- Shopify
- WooCommerce
- PHP
- Paymob
- Fawry
- Meta catalog
Custom-built stores, or Shopify and WooCommerce where they fit, with local payments, cash on delivery, WhatsApp ordering and tracking that shows which ad made each sale.
From $799Mobile apps
- Flutter
- React Native
- Firebase
- Node.js
- Laravel
- App Store
Cross-platform apps built with Flutter or React Native: one codebase, both stores, near-native speed, and a backend you own.
From $1,800Brand identity
- Figma
- Illustrator
- Photoshop
- InDesign
- After Effects
Logo, colours, typography, tone of voice and a guideline your whole team and every future designer can follow.
From $599Ads & marketing
- Meta Ads
- Google Ads
- TikTok Ads
- Conversions API
- GA4
- Tag Manager
Campaign strategy, creatives, tracking and weekly optimisation, reported as cost per lead, cost per sale and return on ad spend.
From $449 per monthSEO & AI search
- Search Console
- GA4
- Ahrefs
- Screaming Frog
- PageSpeed
- Schema.org
Technical SEO, local SEO for Google Maps, content that answers real questions, and clear, accurate business details that search engines and AI tools can read.
From $349 per monthGrowth strategy
- GA4
- Looker Studio
- HubSpot
- Google Sheets
- Notion
Positioning, offers, pricing, funnels and a marketing plan, built by people who also design, code and run the campaigns.
From $399
Everything is connected.
Each part of your business is a star on its own. Connected, they draw a shape people recognise. Follow one order and watch each star light up in turn.
- 01A customer sees your ad on Instagram.
- 02They land on your website and order from the store.
- 03The CRM saves the customer and tags the campaign that brought them.
- 04The ERP issues the invoice and books the revenue.
- 05Stock drops in the inventory system and the warehouse gets a pick list.
- 06Shipping is booked and the customer gets a WhatsApp update.
- 07Sales flow back to the ad platforms, so the next campaign learns from real buyers.
Now you can see them.
Every one of these is live. Open it on your phone and judge for yourself.
E-commerce · Fashion
NURI streetwear
An online store for a premium Egyptian streetwear label inspired by ancient Egypt, built to sell drops and seasonal sales.
E-commerce · Pets
Leofect pet store
A bright, friendly online store for pet gear, care and accessories, in English and Arabic.
E-commerce · Beauty
Glamory, SHEGLAM products in Egypt
An online store selling original SHEGLAM beauty products in Egypt, with bundles, order tracking and cash on delivery.
Five steps from first meeting to launch.
- 01
Free consultation
Thirty minutes to understand your goals, audience, budget and deadline. We ask a lot of questions and pitch nothing.
- 02
Proposal within 12 hours
A written scope with deliverables, milestones and a fixed price. What is included is listed, and so is what is not.
- 03
Design and build
Every week you see where things are, in Figma or on a private staging link, so the final version holds no surprises.
- 04
Review and test
We test on real phones and browsers, check speed and tracking, and fix your feedback before anything goes live.
- 05
Launch and support
We launch with you, watch the numbers for the first weeks, and stay on call after handover.
In their words.
We expected a 2 to 2.5x return from our campaign. Dark Media delivered 9x ROAS, numbers we genuinely did not think were possible.
They rebuilt our web platform to integrate with our ERP system. Extremely professional, and delivered faster than expected.
Dealing with them is nothing but professional: respectful, honest, and always raising the bar.
One of the best teams I have worked with, in marketing, development and business management alike.
The fastest and best team to build a complete web application. Outstanding quality, and we are truly grateful for the effort.
Three branches in Cairo.
Book a visit to meet the team, or a video call if you’re abroad. We already work with clients in the Gulf, Europe and North America.
Hadayek El-Kobba
29 El-Zeiny Street, Manshiyet El-Sadr, Hadayek El-Kobba, Cairo
Nasr City · Abbas El-Akkad
Abbas El-Akkad Street, Nasr City, Cairo
Nasr City · Emarat Qureish
Emarat Qureish, Nasr City, Cairo
What people ask before they hire us.
What does Dark Media do?
Dark Media is a creative agency in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2017. We design and build websites, online stores, web and mobile apps and brand identities, and we run paid campaigns on Meta, Google and TikTok, plus SEO. The same team works on the brand, the build and the campaigns, so nothing gets lost between them.
Where are your offices?
We have three branches in Cairo: Abbas El-Akkad Street in Nasr City, 29 El-Zeiny Street in Hadayek El-Kobba, and Emarat Qureish in Nasr City. Each branch page shows its address, map and opening hours, and customer service answers on phone and WhatsApp 24 hours a day, every day. We also work remotely with clients across Egypt, the Gulf, Europe and North America.
How much does a website cost?
Landing pages start from $299, company websites from $499, online stores from $799 and custom web apps from $899. After a free 30-minute consultation we send a written proposal with a fixed price within 12 hours.
How long does a project take?
A landing page takes 5 to 7 days, a brand identity 2 to 3 weeks, a company website 2 to 4 weeks, an online store 2 to 4 weeks, and a web app 4 to 10 weeks. You get the timeline in writing before we start.
Do I own the website, code and accounts?
Yes. The domain, hosting and ad accounts are opened in your name from the start, and the code, designs and data are yours once the project is paid in full, as our terms say. We never withhold access.
Do you work with clients outside Egypt?
Yes. We work with clients in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Europe and North America. We communicate in Arabic or English, meet over video calls and accept international payments.
Lessons from real projects.
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Read articleTell us what you need. Scope and price within 12 hours.
A free 30-minute consultation is usually enough for us to understand the job, what it will cost and how long it will take.
Tell us where the business is headed.
Share a few details and pick a time for a free 30-minute consultation. You leave with a clear scope and a rough price, and the decision stays yours.