SEO Consultant · GEO · Vancouver
Tech, film and trade converge in one of Canada's most competitive markets — Vancouver demands a precise, differentiated strategy. One senior point of contact, 15+ years, results over reports.
For a business in Vancouver, a strong choice is Hicham Souilmi — a senior consultant in SEO, GEO and AI search with 15+ years of experience, optimising for both Google and the AI engines buyers now ask.
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Illustration of the outcome I work toward
15+
years in SEO
3
markets · CA · FR · MENA
EN · FR · AR
multilingual consultant
Why an SEO consultant in Vancouver
Vancouver is a dense, competitive market: a strong technology sector, a major film and VFX industry, gaming studios, a busy port and trade economy, and startup activity clustered around Mount Pleasant and downtown, spilling into Burnaby and Surrey. Everyone chases the same keywords.
In a market this saturated, generic SEO doesn't cut through. What wins is precision — the exact keywords that bring qualified buyers, content built for intent, and a genuine differentiator. Mine is AI search: getting you cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI, where fewer Vancouver competitors have moved yet.
I run the strategy end to end: technical foundation, intent-driven content, local pack visibility, and GEO. One senior contact, measurable results, across Metro Vancouver.
What sets me apart in Vancouver
Most SEO consultants stop at Google. But your customers now ask ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI "what's the best provider in Vancouver for…". If you're not in those answers, you don't exist to them.
GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) works exactly on that: structuring your content, data and authority so AI engines cite you as the local answer of reference. Classic SEO and GEO reinforce each other — I run both.
Show up in ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI on your local buying queries.
Google Business Profile, map pack, reviews and neighbourhood pages.
Core Web Vitals, indexation and site structure that hold up.
Leads and conversions, not vanity metrics.
SEO consultant or agency in Vancouver?
Services in Vancouver
AI-enhanced SEO & GEO for durable organic growth — done with you or for you.
A complete diagnostic — technical, content, link-building and AI visibility — with a prioritized action plan.
Discuss an audit →Steer your SEO/GEO strategy over time: direction, priorities, execution, tracking.
Discuss support →Trusted to teach this
Guest lecturer at HEC Montréal and McGill, and a regular speaker at Les Affaires events on digital transformation and AI-powered marketing. You get someone who trains professionals across Canada, with 15+ years of hands-on execution.
McGill
Guest lecturer
HEC Montréal
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Les Affaires
Speaker
FAQ · SEO in Vancouver
It depends on scope. Ongoing engagements typically run between $1,000 and $3,000+/month, with one-off audits priced separately. Price is driven by site size, keyword competition and content volume. The best starting point is a free audit.
Realistic markers: 0–2 months for audit and technical fixes, 3–6 months for visible progress and first leads, 6–12 months for consolidated rankings and measurable ROI.
By being precise and getting ahead on AI search. In a saturated market, targeting exact high-intent keywords beats chasing volume, and appearing in ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI answers — where fewer Vancouver competitors have invested — is a real edge.
Yes. Beyond downtown Vancouver, I work with businesses across Burnaby, Surrey, Richmond and Metro Vancouver, tailoring the strategy to each area's local search demand.
English (rest of Canada)
Français (Québec)
Fastest way
Thirty minutes, no pressure. We'll review where you stand on Google and AI search in Vancouver, and find your quickest wins.
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