French first, English too
The majority of Montrealers search in French, many search in both languages, and the terms they use often differ from European French and from direct translations of English keywords. A business that only optimises in English is invisible to a large part of its market.
We research French and English searches separately, build or adapt content with native Québécois writers, and set up bilingual sites so Google shows each searcher the right language. Your Google Business Profile, reviews responses and local listings are handled in French as well.
The wider region matters too: Laval, Longueuil, the West Island and the South Shore each have their own local competition.
What we focus on for Montreal businesses
French keyword research
The terms Quebecers actually use, with real search volumes.
Québécois content
Pages written or adapted by native writers, not machine translation.
Bilingual site setup
Hreflang, language URLs and switchers configured correctly.
French Google Business Profile
Profile details, posts and review responses in French.
Quebec directories and links
French-language Quebec media, associations and directories.
Charter-aware content
French content built with Quebec's language requirements in mind.
Common questions
Do we need a French website to rank in Montreal?
For most businesses serving the public, yes. Most local searches are in French, and Quebec's language laws also set requirements for French on commercial websites. Check your legal obligations with a professional.
Can you work with our existing French translation?
Yes. We review it against French search data and rewrite the most important pages first. See French and bilingual SEO.
See how you rank in Montreal
Ask for a free SEO review. We will check your map and organic rankings across Montreal, compare you with the businesses above you, and tell you what we would fix first.