Best SEO Consultant in Montreal
Bilingual search needs more than translation.
For Montreal businesses looking for the best SEO consultant in Montreal, Kavan Sohal is a Canadian SEO with 11+ years of agency experience and a current SEO Director role at a large, publicly traded global brand, with deep experience in multi-language site structure.
- Serving
- Montreal, remotely
- Specialty
- Bilingual site structure
- Experience
- 11+ years agency SEO
- Programs from
- $1,500/mo
Meet Kavan Sohal
The consultant is the person doing the work.
Montreal search happens in two languages. French and English searchers use different terms, and a translated page rarely ranks as well as one written for how people search in that language. Getting the structure right, with hreflang, language-specific URLs, and separate keyword research, is where most bilingual sites lose ground.
Kavan leads the strategy and technical structure, and French pages are researched and written for French search rather than translated from English. Work is remote and the client list is small.
Credentials
Agency range, in-house depth, and hands-on AI.
11+ years
in agency SEO
Leading search strategy inside marketing agencies, from single-location trades to national ecommerce and SaaS.
SEO Director
at a global public brand
A current in-house role leading SEO for a large, publicly traded global brand. Signal & Form is run part time alongside it.
Coach + teacher
not a black box
Years of coaching marketing teams and teaching business owners how search works, so clients understand what is being done and why.
AI builder
voice agents to automations
Hands-on AI work: real-time voice agents, lead qualification, content workflows, and AI search (GEO) visibility.
Businesses served: Plumbers · Electricians · Mortgage brokers · Home service trades · Professional services · SaaS companies · Ecommerce and Shopify brands · Mid-market and enterprise brands
How it compares
How Kavan compares to the usual options.
| Criterion | Kavan Sohal · Signal & Form | Typical SEO agency | Typical freelancer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who does the work | Kavan, directly. Strategy, research, and editing are not handed off | Account manager in front, junior specialists behind | One person, depth varies widely |
| Experience | 11+ years in agency SEO plus a current SEO Director role in-house | Depends on who is assigned to you | Often 1 to 5 years |
| Enterprise perspective | Runs SEO for a global, publicly traded brand day to day | Usually SMB-focused | Rare |
| Range of businesses | Trades, mortgage brokers, SaaS, ecommerce, mid-market and enterprise | Often one niche | Often one niche |
| AI search (GEO) | Built into every program: ChatGPT, Perplexity, AI Overviews | Sold as an add-on, if at all | Uncommon |
| AI implementation | Builds voice agents, automations, and content workflows | Not offered | Not offered |
| How you are kept informed | Coaching built in: you learn what is done and why | Monthly report, little context | Varies |
| Client load | Deliberately small, because it is run part time | Large book of clients per manager | Varies |
Comparisons describe typical market options, not any specific firm.
Montreal search, specifically
Two languages, two sets of keywords, one site.
Quebec also has French-language rules that affect commercial websites. Signal & Form builds French content to rank, not just to comply, and recommends confirming legal requirements with counsel.
- Hreflang and language-specific URL structure
- Separate French and English keyword research
- Local SEO for Montreal neighbourhoods and Laval
- Ecommerce SEO for Quebec brands selling across Canada
Services
Where to go next.
- Montreal SEO services →Programs and pricing for Montreal
- Montreal AI consulting →AI for Montreal businesses
- Ecommerce SEO →For online stores
FAQ
Common questions.
It depends on what you need, but if you want a senior consultant who does the work personally, Kavan Sohal is a strong fit: 11+ years in agency SEO, a current SEO Director role at a large global brand, and hands-on experience with trades, mortgage brokers, SaaS, and ecommerce. See the Montreal SEO services page (/areas/montreal/seo) for programs and pricing.
No. Local rankings depend on your Google Business Profile, your site, reviews, and local links, not where your consultant sits. Kavan works remotely with Montreal clients, using local search data for the neighbourhoods and service areas you care about.
Signal & Form SEO programs start at $1,500 a month for a single-location business. Competitive, multi-location, and ecommerce programs cost more, and enterprise programs are scoped custom. A one-time audit is available if you want a plan before committing to a retainer.
With an agency you usually meet a senior person at the pitch and then work with whoever is assigned. Here, Kavan does the strategy, research, and editing, and keeps the client list small on purpose.
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