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SEO agency and expert in Quebec for local SMBs.
SEO expert, consultant and search agency for Quebec SMBs. We work on your visibility in Google and in AI-generated answers: technical SEO, content and Google Business Profile, with monthly follow-up, not a rankings report with no follow-through.
- Search marketing in French
- No long-term contract
- Monthly follow-up
- From $500 a month
The problem
Invisible when a client looks for you
In the United States, 68% of Google searches ended without a single click to a website from January to April 2026, according to SparkToro's study based on Similarweb data. The few clicks that remain concentrate in the top results and in AI answers. If you are not there, you do not exist for that client.
- A site with no SEO structure: Google does not understand what you offer
- No authority: no mentions, no trust signals
- AI answers in France French, citing sources that are not yours
- No EEAT strategy: Google does not trust you
68% of U.S. Google searches with no click, January to April 2026 (SparkToro)
What's included
Search marketing in 3 pillars
We do not sell a rankings report. We deploy a complete SEO infrastructure. It all starts with a solid technical base, ideal if you opt for custom code rather than a CMS.
Audit and technical SEO
Full audit of your site and competitors. We fix tags, structure, speed and structured data so Google and AI understand your pages.
Content and brand authority
Content that answers your clients' real questions, in Quebec French, with sourced facts. This is the kind of content Google can rank and AI can reuse in its answers.
Local visibility and reviews
Optimization of your Google Business Profile and local citations. Google says so itself: more reviews and positive ratings can help your business's local ranking.
From $500 a month
No long-term contract. The budget is set according to the work required, after the free diagnostic.
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SEO in Quebec is not done like elsewhere
When a client searches in French, AI engines often answer with France-based sources and a legal framework that is not ours. We encode your market: authentic Quebec French, areaServed set to Quebec and Canada, and references to local bodies like the Office de la protection du consommateur.
We also respect your obligations: French content compliant with Bill 96, and forms compliant with Law 25. Compliance is part of trust, and trust is part of search ranking.
Who delivers the work
Steven Lefebvre, founder
Expert Local is a Quebec agency that builds its own tools. Your search marketing is not outsourced overseas or handled by a passing freelancer: it is one person, here, accountable for the work, who answers at 438-376-6494.
Our approach
From SEO audit to monthly follow-up
Full SEO audit
We analyze your current presence, your competitors and the keywords your clients actually use. You get a clear picture of where you are and where you should be.
Optimization and deployment
Technical SEO, strategic content, Google profile and citations. We put the complete system in place from the first weeks, in order of impact.
Ongoing optimization
Every month: new content, stronger authority, position tracking and data-driven adjustments.
Frequently asked
What SMBs ask us about SEO
How long until we see SEO results?
No one can promise a timeline for rankings or traffic: it depends on the site's starting point and local competition. What we commit to is delivering the planned work every month and showing you what your data shows. The pages, content and fixes we deliver stay in place, unlike an ad that stops the moment you stop paying.
Can an SEO expert guarantee the first position on Google?
No, and that is a disqualifying criterion: Google itself says no one can guarantee a ranking. A serious professional commits to the work (audit, fixes, content, monitoring) and to transparent reporting, not to a specific position.
How much does an SEO agency cost in Quebec?
At Expert Local, search marketing is available from $500 a month, with no long-term contract. The right budget depends on your market and goals: we set it together after the free diagnostic, based on the work actually needed.
SEO expert, consultant or agency: what is the difference?
An independent consultant sells time; an agency sells a team and processes. Expert Local combines both: the direct attention of an expert who knows your file, backed by analysis and monitoring systems that run continuously. Our guide Hiring an SEO expert, in the articles below, compares the three options in detail.
Is SEO still useful with AI and generated answers?
Yes, and it is even more strategic. AI engines draw on the indexed web and cite the pages that clearly answer a question. Structured, sourced and up-to-date content increases your chances of being cited: a study presented at KDD 2024 (Aggarwal et al.) found that citing sources and adding statistics are among the most effective methods for appearing in generated answers.
Do you work in French and English?
Yes. We build every site in Quebec French first, with an English version and the proper hreflang tags. You reach your clients in both languages, and each version is treated as a full page by Google.
Free resources
Latest blog articles
EEAT
EEAT: the complete guide for Quebec SMBs
Expertise, experience, authority, trust: the criteria Google uses to rank you.
AI & SEO
Getting cited by AI
How to make your existing pages easier for AI engines to cite.
Guide
Hiring an SEO expert: agency, freelancer or marketplace?
How to choose, the red flags and the questions to ask before you sign.
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