Who we are
An AI-powered growth agency, built by practitioners
Alien Road is an Istanbul-based digital marketing agency that runs the whole growth chain with one team: search visibility, advertising, design and development, content and communication. We combine human strategy with machine speed, and we measure everything we do.
- 125+
- Projects delivered
- 14
- Years in practice
- 61
- Services under one roof
- 11
- Strategic partners
What makes us different
Four reasons brands stay with us
One team, the whole chain
Strategy, search, advertising, design, development and content sit in one team. No hand-offs between agencies, no lost context.
AI-first, human-led
We use AI where it adds speed and scale, and keep people on the decisions that need judgement.
Built for many markets
Our team has run SEO and advertising in 19 languages across more than 25 countries.
Measured, not claimed
Every engagement starts with a baseline and ends with a number you can check.
Our story
How we got here
- 2012
Founded in Istanbul
Started as a search-focused studio serving local brands.
- 2016
Performance engineering
Paid media and analytics joined the practice; reporting became measurable.
- 2020
Full-funnel agency
Design, development and content brought the whole chain in house.
- 2024
AI-first operating model
Machine speed layered onto human strategy across every service.
- 2026
Answer-engine optimisation
GEO, AIO and AEO added as brands moved from search to answers.
Certifications
Certified to international standards
The quality of the services we deliver to international standards is verified by accredited audit bodies.
Quality Management Systems
Consistent, documented processes for every client project.
Information Security Management Systems
Client data, accounts and access protected by audited controls.
Service Management
Service levels, support and change management to a defined standard.
Privacy Information Management
Personal data handled in line with privacy regulations.
AI Management System
Responsible, accountable use of AI across our services.
Process Assessment
Our delivery processes assessed for capability and maturity.
Software Life Cycle
Software built and maintained through a controlled life cycle.
Partnerships
Platform partnerships
We work directly with the major search and advertising platforms, with access to their partner programmes, support channels and training.
Google Partner Search, Shopping and YouTube Ads
Google Ads Paid search and Performance Max
Google Cloud Partner Cloud, data and AI services
Meta Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp
Microsoft Gold Partner Bing and the Microsoft Audience Network
LinkedIn Corporate Partner B2B advertising
TikTok Marketing Partner Short-form video ads
Yandex Partner Yandex Direct and Yandex Search
AWS Partner Retail software
SAP Global Partner Enterprise systems
Shopify Certified Partner E-commerce builds
Adjust Certified Partner Mobile measurement
Criteo Retargeting and retail media
RTB House Programmatic retargeting
Insider Customer engagement
AdMatic Programmatic advertising
IAB Interactive Advertising Bureau
Twitch Partner Program Live streaming partnershipsPartner firms
Strategic partners
Production, media and technology companies we work with on client projects.
Leadership
Alper Koçer
Founder & Digital Director
Fifteen years of SEO and digital growth in more than 25 countries and 19 languages. A former basketball coach who still runs the agency like a team.
Let’s build your growth plan
Tell us where you want to be in twelve months. We will show you the route.