WebLaunch Bilingual Websites Montreal

Truly bilingual websites for Quebec and Canadian businesses. English and French built properly from day one, human-quality translation, per-language SEO, and full Loi 96 compliance, not a Google Translate widget bolted on.

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One Business, Two Languages, Done Right

In Montreal, half your market searches in French and half in English. A bilingual website doubles your reach, but only if both languages are first-class. WebLaunch.ca builds proper bilingual architecture, separate URLs per language, hreflang tags, human-written French copy, and SEO targeting the keywords each audience actually types. We serve Montreal, Ottawa, Gatineau, and businesses across Canada.

What a Truly Bilingual Website Includes

Real internationalization, not a translation plugin

Proper i18n Architecture

Separate URLs for each language with clean structure, a working language switcher that keeps visitors on the same page, and content managed per language, not auto-swapped.

Human-Quality French

French copy written and reviewed by francophones. Quebec French, correct terminology, and natural phrasing. Machine translation reads as machine translation, and your customers notice.

Per-Language SEO

Anglophones search "web design montreal", francophones search "conception site web montreal". We research and target keywords separately for each language so both versions rank.

Hreflang & Technical Setup

Hreflang tags, language-specific sitemaps, and correct canonical URLs so Google serves the right language to the right searcher instead of mixing versions.

Loi 96 Compliance

The Charter of the French language requires French content to be at least as prominent as any other language for businesses serving Quebec. We build French-first so you are covered.

Loi 25 Privacy Basics

Quebec's privacy law applies to your website too. We include a compliant cookie consent setup, privacy policy structure, and consent records as part of the build.

Why Bilingual Done Properly Pays Off

Reach the Whole Market

Greater Montreal has millions of French-first consumers and a large anglophone market. An English-only site is invisible to French searches, and vice versa. Bilingual done right captures both.

Rank Twice

Each language version targets its own keywords. That means two sets of rankings, two streams of organic traffic, and double the entry points to your business from one website.

Stay Compliant, Avoid Headaches

Loi 96 gives the OQLF real enforcement power over commercial websites serving Quebec. A French-first bilingual site removes the risk before it becomes a complaint.

Win Trust in the Customer's Language

Customers buy in the language they think in. Polished French builds trust with francophone customers that a translated widget never will, and the same is true in reverse for English.

Bilingual Website Packages

Transparent CAD pricing, both languages included

Bilingual Starter

Starting at $4,500

A professional bilingual presence for small businesses

  • Up to 6 pages in both languages
  • Proper i18n with separate URLs
  • Human-reviewed French copy
  • Hreflang and technical SEO setup
  • Loi 96 compliant structure
  • Mobile-first responsive design

3-4 weeks

Bilingual Business

Starting at $7,500

A full bilingual revenue system with per-language SEO

  • Everything in Bilingual Starter
  • Up to 15 pages in both languages
  • Per-language keyword research
  • Bilingual blog setup
  • Loi 25 consent and privacy setup
  • Lead capture in both languages

4-6 weeks

Bilingual E-commerce

Starting at $12,000

Sell in both languages with a fully bilingual online store

  • Everything in Bilingual Business
  • Bilingual product catalogue
  • Checkout and emails in both languages
  • Bilingual customer notifications
  • Per-language product SEO
  • Payment and shipping integration

6-8 weeks

Bilingual Website FAQs

Do Quebec websites have to be in French?

Yes, if your business serves customers in Quebec. Under Loi 96 and the Charter of the French language, commercial websites must be available in French, and the French version must be at least as prominent as any other language. You can absolutely offer English too, French just cannot be the afterthought.

Do you use machine translation?

No. All French copy is written or reviewed by francophones, in Quebec French, with correct industry terminology. Machine translation produces awkward phrasing that erodes trust with francophone customers and can create compliance issues if the French version reads as lower quality.

How does bilingual SEO work?

Each language gets its own URLs, its own keyword research, and its own optimized titles and content, connected by hreflang tags so Google shows the right version to the right searcher. French and English audiences use different search terms, so translating keywords directly does not work, we research them separately.

How much does a bilingual website cost in Montreal?

Bilingual websites in Montreal typically cost $4,500 to $15,000 CAD depending on size and features. Expect roughly 40 to 60% more than a unilingual site, covering translation, per-language SEO, and the i18n architecture. WebLaunch.ca bilingual packages start at $4,500 with both languages included.

Can you make my existing website bilingual?

Yes. We add a second language to existing sites by restructuring URLs, setting up hreflang, and producing human-quality translated content, or we fold the work into a redesign if the site is due for one anyway. We will recommend whichever path costs less for the result you need.

Do you only serve Montreal?

No. We are based in Canada and build bilingual websites for businesses in Montreal, Ottawa, Gatineau, and across the country. Any Canadian business serving both anglophone and francophone customers benefits from the same setup.

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Let's Discuss Your Bilingual Website

Book a free call, in English ou en francais, to plan a website that wins in both languages.

Ready to Reach Montreal in Both Languages?

Book a free call, in English ou en francais. We will map out what a properly bilingual website looks like for your business.