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Monthly retainer, à la carte, per project? Here are the real SEO price ranges in Quebec and what drives the cost.
Search engine optimization (SEO) is one of the best long-term marketing investments. But how much does it really cost in Quebec?
Pricing models
Monthly retainer
The most common for ongoing work. In Quebec, expect roughly $500 to $2,500 per month depending on your industry’s competitiveness and the scope of work.
One-time project
An SEO audit or initial optimization often runs between $1,000 and $5,000.
À la carte
Optimized article writing, link building, technical optimization: billed per item or hourly.
What drives the price
- The competitiveness of your keywords
- The current state of your site (technical, content)
- The number of pages and target keywords
- Whether content creation is included
- Whether local SEO (Google Business) is included
SEO: an expense or an investment?
Unlike paid ads that stop the moment you stop paying, SEO builds a lasting asset: once well-ranked, your site generates free traffic month after month.
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