SEO Consultant · GEO · Vancouver

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SEO Consultant in Vancouver found on Google and in AI.

Tech, film and trade converge in Vancouver, one of Canada's most competitive markets, and it demands a precise, differentiated strategy. One senior point of contact, 20 years in digital, results over reports. Based in Montreal, I work fully remotely with Vancouver businesses.

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✦20 years in digital, 10 in SEO ✦Canada · France · MENA ✦Speaker · McGill, HEC
Real resultsDesjardins

Six years leading organic search at Desjardins, through six redesigns and a portfolio of platforms.

+805%

featured snippets won

+41%

non-branded click-through rate

Platforms I optimise for

GoogleChatGPTPerplexityGoogle AI

20

years in digital · 10 in SEO

3

markets · CA · FR · MENA

EN · FR · AR

multilingual consultant

Where I would start

Five checks specific to Metro Vancouver.

In a market this crowded, generic SEO does not cut through. These are the five points I check first, and the audit tells us which deserve the most effort.

  1. Metro Vancouver is many cities. Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey and North Vancouver are separate municipalities to Google. A service-area page that names the ones you really serve beats a pile of near-identical city pages.
  2. Neighbourhood-level search. Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant, Yaletown, Gastown, Commercial Drive: local queries often name the area. Search Console shows which ones already bring you clicks.
  3. Several languages, each with its own research. Cantonese, Mandarin, Punjabi and Tagalog speakers search in their language. Each version needs its own keyword research and hreflang, not machine translation.
  4. Buyers south of the border. If you sell to the US, a section built on US keyword research, with prices in US dollars and proof American buyers recognize, converts better than your Canadian pages.
  5. The sources AI reads for Vancouver. The Vancouver Sun, Business in Vancouver, the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade and Destination Vancouver shape the local answers of ChatGPT and Google AI. One mention there is often worth more than a new page.

The Vancouver market

Pacific trade, film and tech, with a global audience.

Vancouver is Canada's main Pacific gateway, with the country's largest port, and a city whose economy blends film and visual effects, technology, clean tech, real estate and tourism. Many local businesses sell well beyond British Columbia: to the US, to Asia-Pacific, or to visitors who search before they arrive.

The metro area is also highly multilingual, with large Cantonese, Mandarin, Punjabi and Tagalog-speaking communities across Richmond, Burnaby and Surrey. Local businesses that plan their site for more than one language, with the right structure, reach customers competitors overlook.

Sectors I work with in Vancouver

Tech and clean tech

Companies selling across North America. International keyword strategy, comparison pages and AI visibility matter more than local rankings.

Film, VFX and creative studios

Service providers competing for productions. Portfolio and capability pages structured so producers and AI tools can find specific expertise.

Tourism and hospitality

Visitors plan on Google and in AI assistants. Location content, Google Business Profile and structured data shape what appears in their trip planning.

Real estate and home services

Highly local and competitive. Neighbourhood pages and reviews strategy across Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond and the North Shore.

Real experience

Real engagements, not scenarios

Financial services at Desjardins, insurance with Intact Insurance and Blue Cross, culture and tourism with Cirque du Soleil, Destination Québec and Moment Factory, e-commerce with Keurig, Mondou, Bouclair and Blacks.

The context

A very large financial site, YMYL content judged strictly by Google, six redesigns and a portfolio of platforms to keep consistent.

What I led

Organic search strategy and SEO governance with in-house teams, redesign after redesign.

The results

+805% more featured snippets won and +41% non-branded click-through rate.

What sets me apart in Vancouver

Get cited by AI when a Vancouver buyer asks.

Ask ChatGPT for "a Mandarin-speaking accountant in Richmond" or "a VFX studio for a US streaming project" and you get a short list of names. Being on it is decided before anyone visits a website.

In Metro Vancouver, earning that spot takes pages that answer the question in the right language, structured data that defines your service area, and mentions in local and industry sources. SEO and GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) rest on those signals, which is why I treat them as one job.

AI visibility

Show up in ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI on your local buying queries.

Local SEO Vancouver

Google Business Profile, map pack, reviews and neighbourhood pages.

Technical SEO

Core Web Vitals, indexation and site structure that hold up.

Results-driven

Leads and conversions, not vanity metrics.

SEO consultant or agency in Vancouver?

A senior point of contact, not a production line.

CriterionSEO agencySEO consultant (me)
Point of contact Account manager, team that can change One senior expert, from diagnosis to follow-up
Team Multi-disciplinary team (writing, dev, media) One senior person working with your in-house teams
Responsiveness Depends on process and team workload Direct contact, fast decisions
Cost Includes overhead (account management, fixed costs) You pay for expertise, not overhead
AI visibility (GEO) Varies by agency Core of the offer, alongside classic SEO
Best for Several brands, very high production volume SMBs and organisations that want senior leadership

Services in Vancouver

Ways I can help

AI-enhanced SEO & GEO for durable organic growth, done with you or for you.

01

SEO & GEO Audit

A complete diagnostic (technical, content, link-building and AI visibility) with a prioritized action plan.

How it runs
  • Map the buying intent and the competitive field
  • Rank what blocks visibility: critical, important, to verify
  • Surface the assets you already own but underuse
  • Return a page plan sequenced in waves, plus a debrief
Discuss an audit →
02

SEO/GEO Coaching

One-on-one sessions to build your skills and unblock your strategy.

How it runs
  • Set the objective and review your current state
  • Work through your real blocker, live
  • Leave with a written action list
  • Follow up on what you shipped
Book a coaching →
03

SEO Training

Train your team on a clear, organic SEO method built to last.

How it runs
  • Assess your team’s level and daily workflow
  • Build the session around your own pages
  • Practise on live cases, not slideware
  • Hand over a method your team can run alone
Discuss training →
04

Ongoing Support

Steer your SEO/GEO strategy over time: direction, priorities, execution, tracking.

How it runs
  • Set the direction and the quarter’s priorities
  • Execute or supervise, month by month
  • Track what moved and what did not
  • Re-prioritise from the data, not the calendar
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Trusted to teach this

I also speak and lecture.

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 20 years of hands-on execution.

McGill

Guest lecturer

HEC Montréal

Guest lecturer

Les Affaires

Speaker

FAQ · SEO in Vancouver

Frequently asked questions

How much does an SEO consultant cost in Vancouver?+

The SEO & GEO audit starts from CA$2,500 and ongoing monthly support from CA$2,000 per month. SEO/GEO coaching and team training are priced on request. Exact scope (site size, keyword competition, content volume and number of languages) gets defined during the discovery call, which is free.

How long does SEO take to work in Vancouver?+

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.

How do I stand out in Vancouver's crowded SEO market?+

By being precise. In a saturated market, exact high-intent keywords beat chasing volume, and a neighbourhood or niche focus beats generic pages. Being cited in ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI answers adds a second channel that rewards the same precision.

Do you cover Metro Vancouver, including Burnaby and Surrey?+

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.

Do you work with Vancouver businesses targeting the US market?+

Yes. Many Vancouver companies sell mostly to US customers. Strategy then targets US search behaviour and spelling, while keeping Canadian signals where they help.

Can SEO reduce dependence on booking platforms for tourism businesses?+

It can shift part of the volume to direct bookings. Strong experience pages, a well-managed Google Business Profile and visibility in AI trip planners give travellers a reason to book with you directly.

How do you handle multilingual sites for Metro Vancouver?+

I define the structure, keyword approach and hreflang for each language, work directly in English and French, and coordinate with native writers for other languages.

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