Digital marketing · Greece

Digital marketing services in Greece, in Greek, for local buyers and a global tourism market

Greek uses its own alphabet, so search and content need native Greek, not transliteration. I plan SEO and campaigns in Greek for local buyers and in visitors' languages for tourism.

Marketing map for Greece
Flag of GreeceGreece
Language
Greek
Main search engine
Google (google.gr)
Time zone
EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3), 2.5 to 3.5 hours behind India
Currency
Euro (EUR)
§ 01 · The market

How buyers in Greece search and decide

Athens and Thessaloniki are the main business centres, while islands and coastal regions depend heavily on tourism. Shipping, food exports and services are other major sectors.

How buyers in Greece search

Greek script and Greeklish

Most searches are in Greek script, but some people type Greek words in Latin letters (Greeklish). Research covers both where they matter.

Tourism seasons

Island and coastal businesses depend on the summer season and on visitors who book from abroad.

Shipping and maritime

Greece has a major shipping industry, with specialised B2B buyers in Piraeus and beyond.

§ 02 · Services

My services for Greece

Every service is planned for this market: its language, its buyers and its rules. Open a service to see how I run it here, or the full method on its main page.

First steps

Where I would start in Greece

The first three things I would do for most businesses entering or growing in Greece, before spending more on ads.

01

Greek-script pages

Build key pages in Greek script, and check whether Greeklish searches matter for your terms.

02

Visitor campaigns

For tourism, run campaigns in visitors' home countries before they book.

03

Local profiles

Complete Google Business Profiles for each location, with Greek and English details.

§ 03 · Rules and timing

Privacy and consent: what changes in Greece

Greece applies the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and EU rules on cookies and electronic marketing. General information only, not legal advice.

GDPR in Greece

Greece's Hellenic Data Protection Authority supervises it.

Consent before tracking

Analytics and ad tags wait for consent; Consent Mode v2 keeps modelled data for Google Ads and GA4.

Email marketing

Marketing email to Greece contacts is built on opt-ins from your own site.

§ 04 · Working together

How we work together from India to Greece

I work remotely with clients in Europe, the UAE and India. This is what a working week with a client in Greece looks like.

01

Time overlap

Greece is 2.5 to 3.5 hours behind India, so your working morning overlaps with my day.

02

Language

Copy in Greek is written or checked by a native speaker.

03

Reporting and terms

Monthly plain-English report, written scope and monthly terms, invoiced in euros.

§ 05 · Sectors

Sectors I know that fit this market

These are sectors I have marketed for in my own roles and client work. If yours is not listed, tell me about it: the method carries over, the research is new for each sector.

  • Tourism and hospitality
  • Shipping and maritime services
  • Olive oil, food and wine exporters
  • Real estate
  • E-commerce brands
  • Professional services

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Sectors in Greece
§ 06 · Questions

Digital marketing in Greece: FAQ

Do I need Greek content for Greece?
For local buyers, yes. Greek pages and ads build trust and match how people search. For tourism, visitors' languages matter as well.
What is Greeklish and does it matter for SEO?
Greeklish is Greek written in Latin letters. Some people search that way, especially on phones. I check whether it matters for your keywords.
How early should tourism campaigns start?
Before visitors book in their home countries, often months ahead of summer, then continue with last-minute and local searches.
Do you work with companies in Greece from India?
Yes, remotely. Greece is 2.5 to 3.5 hours behind India, so there is a good overlap for calls and reviews, and work continues while you are offline.
How does the GDPR affect marketing in Greece?
It shapes tracking, forms and email. Non-essential cookies need consent, forms should collect only what you need, and marketing email generally needs opt-in. I set up consent with Consent Mode v2 and document every tool; legal sign-off stays with your adviser.
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