WHAT MAKES MONTREAL SEO DIFFERENT

The Bilingual Reality

Montreal is genuinely bilingual. Your SEO probably isn’t.

Most businesses make one of these mistakes:

• English-only optimization (ignoring half the market)
• Google Translate on their French pages (embarrassing and ineffective)
• Treating French as an afterthought instead of a parallel strategy

Real bilingual SEO means:

• Native French content written for Quebec audiences
• Separate keyword research for each language
• Understanding different search behaviors by language
• Proper technical implementation (hreflang, URL structure)
• Quebec French, not European French

Bill 96 Compliance

Quebec’s language laws affect your website structure and content.

Requirements include:

• French must be as prominent as English (or more)
• Terms and conditions in French
• Product descriptions and specifications
• Proper language switching mechanisms

We structure sites to stay compliant while ranking well in both languages.

Neighborhood Dynamics

Montreal is a city of distinct neighborhoods with different demographics, languages, and search patterns.

Generic “Montreal” optimization misses the mark. Specific neighborhood targeting—Plateau, Mile End, Westmount, NDG, Old Montreal—gets results.

Cultural Nuances Matter

What resonates with English-speaking audiences doesn’t always work in French. Messaging, tone, and offers need cultural adaptation, not just translation.

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OUR APPROACH

True Bilingual SEO

We don’t translate. We create parallel strategies.

What we do:

• Native content creation: French content written by Quebec French speakers
• Dual keyword strategies: Separate research for French and English search terms
• Cultural localization: Adapting messaging for each audience
• Technical excellence: Proper hreflang, language targeting, URL structure
• Compliance-ready: Bill 96 compliant from day one
• Independent tracking: Monitor performance by language

Neighborhood-Specific Targeting

We optimize for the specific areas where your customers live and search.

Areas we cover:

Central Montreal
Downtown, Old Montreal, Ville-Marie, Quartier des Spectacles

East Montreal
Plateau Mont-Royal, Mile End, Rosemont, Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

West Montreal
Westmount, NDG, Côte-des-Neiges, Lachine, LaSalle, Verdun

West Island
Pointe-Claire, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Beaconsfield, Kirkland

Laval & North Shore
Laval, Terrebonne, Repentigny, Saint-Jérôme

South Shore
Longueuil, Brossard, Saint-Lambert, Boucherville

Each area receives:

• Dedicated landing pages
• Location-specific keywords
• Appropriate language targeting
• Demographic-matched messaging

Technical Excellence

Bilingual sites have additional technical complexity. Most are configured incorrectly.

Common issues we fix:

• Improper language switching causing duplicate content
• Missing or incorrect hreflang tags
• Slow load times affecting both versions
• Mobile issues specific to each language
• Crawl problems preventing Google from finding pages
• Security and compliance issues

Content Strategy

Quality content in both languages, created by native speakers who understand the market.

Our approach:

• Native writers for each language (not translators)
• Cultural adaptation of messaging
• Separate SEO optimization for each language
• Quality over quantity in both French and English

Quebec-Focused Link Building

Local and provincial links carry significant weight for Montreal rankings.

Where we build authority:

• Montreal and Quebec media outlets
• Industry-specific publications
• Local business associations
• Relevant Quebec directories
• Strategic business partnerships
• Bilingual digital PR campaigns

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WHO WE SERVE

Restaurants & Hospitality

Montreal’s restaurant scene is intensely competitive.

What you need:

• Bilingual Google Business Profile optimization
• Local pack rankings for your neighborhood
• Review management in both languages
• Language-compliant menu presentation
• “Meilleur [cuisine] à [quartier]” targeting

Professional Services

Lawyers, accountants, consultants, financial advisors serving Montreal’s diverse market.

Special considerations:

• Different legal/financial terminology in each language
• Quebec-specific professional services
• Compliance with professional associations
• Trust building across both communities

Tech Companies

Montreal’s growing tech ecosystem: AI, gaming, VR/AR, fintech.

Our focus:

• B2B SEO for complex products
• Developer-focused content
• International reach with local roots
• Language strategy based on target market

E-commerce

Online stores serving Quebec and beyond.

What works:

• Bill 96 compliant product descriptions
• French content that converts
• Local delivery messaging
• Supporting local business positioning

Real Estate

Agents, brokers, and developers in Montreal’s unique market.

Requirements:

• Bilingual property listings
• Neighborhood expertise content
• Targeting different buyer demographics
• Understanding market-specific search patterns

Healthcare & Medical

Clinics, dentists, specialists, medical practices.

Essential elements:

• Medical terminology in both languages
• Bilingual appointment booking
• Professional college compliance
• Building trust across language communities

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PRICING

Single Language: $2,000-$3,500/month

• French OR English optimization
• Local neighborhood focus
• Moderate competition

Bilingual: $3,000-$5,500/month

• Full French AND English strategies
• Citywide targeting
• Competitive markets
• Content creation in both languages

Enterprise/Highly Competitive: $6,000-$12,000+/month

• Multiple locations
• Greater Montreal coverage
• Aggressive bilingual strategy
• Very competitive industries

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TIMELINE

3-4 months: Initial improvements in both languages

6 months: Solid rankings emerging, traffic increasing

9-12 months: Consistent page-one positions, reliable lead flow

12+ months: Market authority established in both languages

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FAQ

“Do I need bilingual SEO?”

Depends on who you serve. If you work with both French and English clients, yes. If you only serve one community, optimize for that language only.

“Can you handle Bill 96 compliance?”

Yes. We structure sites to comply with Quebec language laws while maintaining strong search performance.

“Do you use native French speakers?”

Yes. All French content is created by Quebec French speakers—not translated, not AI-generated.

“Can you optimize for areas outside Montreal?”

Yes. We work throughout Greater Montreal, Laval, both shores, and across Quebec.

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LET’S DISCUSS YOUR NEEDS

Our process:

1. You reach out
2. We audit your current situation
3. We discuss options (30-45 min call)
4. We provide honest recommendations
5. You decide next steps

Get Your Free Audit

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Serving Greater Montreal: Downtown, Plateau, Mile End, Westmount, NDG, Old Montreal, Laval, South Shore, West Island, and throughout the Montreal area.

✓ AI-First Approach “We integrate machine learning and predictive analytics into every campaign, staying months ahead of algorithm changes.”

✓ AEO Pioneers “As early adopters of Answer Engine Optimization, we position your brand for the AI-powered search revolution.”

✓ Canadian Market Specialists “Deep expertise in Canada SEO across all provinces, with particular strength in Ottawa, Toronto, and Vancouver markets.”

✓ Transparent Reporting “Real-time dashboards showing your rankings, traffic, and ROI. No smoke and mirrors.