Quebec · French first, bilingual · Version française
SEO, AI search and web design for Montreal and Quebec
In Quebec, the French version of your website is not a translation project. It is the main site.
4.8 out of 5 from 59 Google reviews Building websites since 2008300+ websites launched30 published case studiesTeam in Hooksett, NH
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.
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 here
We build for these requirements. Confirm your own obligations with legal counsel.
| Rule | What it means for your marketing |
|---|---|
| CASL | Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation requires consent before sending commercial email or texts, clear identification of the sender, and a working unsubscribe. |
| PIPEDA | The federal privacy law sets rules for collecting, using and disclosing personal information, including what websites and forms collect. |
| Quebec Law 25 | Quebec's modernized privacy law adds strict consent rules for tracking technologies, privacy notices and a person responsible for personal information. |
| Charter of the French Language (Bill 96) | Businesses operating in Quebec generally must offer their commercial website and marketing in French, and Bill 96 strengthened those rules. |
Businesses we can help here
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.
Other Canadian markets
Find out what Google and AI assistants say about you
Talk to the Sprout team in Hooksett. We will run your buyer questions through ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity, check your Google profile, and show you the fixes that matter first.
- 4.8 out of 559 Google reviews
- 300+websites since 2008
- 30published case studies
- Hooksett, NH15 Cross Rd, Unit 4