# SEO, AI search and web design for Montreal and Quebec

> Montreal and Quebec are French-first markets where search, reviews and AI answers happen in both French and English. We build French and English pages with correct hreflang, keep websites in line with the Charter of the French Language and Law 25, and help Quebec businesses reach buyers in the rest of Canada and the United States.

In Quebec, the French version of your website is not a translation project. It is the main site.

- Province: Quebec
- Language: French first, bilingual
- Cities: Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, Quebec City, Sherbrooke, Gatineau, Trois-Rivières

## What shapes marketing here
- French searches and French AI answers need French pages, not machine translations
- Many Montreal customers search in both languages, so both versions must rank
- Cross-border sellers need CAD and USD pricing clearly separated
- The Eastern Townships border Vermont and New Hampshire, which makes cross-border service areas common

## Rules that apply
- Charter of the French Language (Bill 96)
- Quebec Law 25
- CASL
- PIPEDA

## Industries we know
- [Restaurants](https://sproutgrowthengine.com/industries/restaurants/)
- [Manufacturers](https://sproutgrowthengine.com/industries/manufacturers/)
- [Inns, B&Bs & Hotels](https://sproutgrowthengine.com/industries/inns-hotels/)
- [Law Firms & Attorneys](https://sproutgrowthengine.com/industries/law-firms/)
- [IT Services & Managed Service Providers](https://sproutgrowthengine.com/industries/it-services/)
- [Boutiques & Specialty Retailers](https://sproutgrowthengine.com/industries/retail-boutiques/)

## Frequently asked questions
### Does a Quebec business website have to be in French?

Businesses operating in Quebec generally must offer their commercial website in French under the Charter of the French Language, strengthened by Bill 96. An English version can sit alongside it. Confirm the details for your business with legal counsel.

### What does Law 25 change for websites?

It tightens consent for cookies and tracking that identify or profile visitors, and requires clear privacy notices. We set up consent and analytics to respect it.

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Sprout Growth Engine is the AI search and organic growth practice of Sprout for Business, LLC. 15 Cross Rd, Unit 4, Hooksett, NH 03106. Phone 603-227-5240. Contact form: https://sproutgrowthengine.com/contact/. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 59 Google reviews (https://search.google.com/local/reviews?placeid=ChIJj9ZDxjZq4okRzO1Wn8jLTb0, checked 2026-09-29).

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