KEYWORD RESEARCH
Keyword research is the foundation of any effective SEO strategy. It’s the process of identifying the exact terms and expressions your audience uses when searching for your services, products or information. These keywords shape how your website is structured, how your content is written and how search engines understand your relevance.
Rather than guessing, keyword research relies on tangible data: search demand, competition levels and user intent. This allows you to prioritize opportunities that can realistically drive qualified traffic and business results. Done properly, it ensures your website aligns with how people actually search, not just how you describe your services internally.
The result is a website that speaks the language of both your audience and search engines.
ON-PAGE SEO
On-page SEO is about making every page on your website clear, relevant and easy to understand, both for users and search engines. It focuses on how your content is structured and presented, from page titles and headings to internal links, URLs, metadata and JSON markup.
This is where keyword research is put into practice. Pages are optimized around specific topics and search intent, making sure each one has a clear purpose and logical hierarchy. Content is refined to be informative, accessible and aligned with what users expect to find when they land on the page.
Strong on-page SEO improves rankings, but more importantly, it improves usability and clarity, which in turn helps visitors understand what you offer and what action to take next.
TECHNICAL SEO
Technical SEO ensures your website can be properly accessed, crawled and understood by search engines. It focuses on the infrastructure behind the site: page speed, mobile compatibility, crawlability, indexing, site architecture, security, and overall performance.
This is where many visibility issues originate. Even strong content can underperform if search engines struggle to load pages, follow links or interpret your site’s structure. A technical SEO audit helps with identifying these barriers to ensure your website is reliable and search-engine friendly.
The goal is a platform that supports long-term growth – one that performs well for users and provides search engines with a clean, efficient framework to evaluate and rank your content.
LOCAL SEO
Local SEO focuses on making your organization visible within a specific geographic area. It connects your online presence with local intent, such as users looking for services “near me” or in a particular city or region.
This includes optimizing your Google Business Profile, building consistent business citations, managing reviews and integrating local signals into your website content. The objective is to strengthen your credibility and relevance in local search results and map listings.
Effective local SEO helps ensure your organization appears at the moment potential customers are actively looking for services in your area.
AIO
AIO, or AI Optimization, focuses on how your website is interpreted and surfaced by AI-powered search systems and large language models, such as Google’s AI Overviews, voice assistants and generative search tools.
This involves structuring content so it is easily interpretable and extractable by AI systems. It includes strong semantic organization, well-defined topics, schema markup and authoritative, source-driven content. The goal is to increase the likelihood that your website is referenced, summarized or cited in AI-generated responses.
As search continues to evolve beyond traditional rankings, AIO ensures your brand remains visible not just in search results, but in the answers users receive directly from AI-driven platforms.
WORK WITH AN SEO FREELANCER FROM MONTREAL
Cristian Sava, M.Sc. has over 13 years of digital marketing experience and 10 years as a dedicated SEO expert in Montreal. He has several years of agency experience, where he had the opportunity to tackle complex SEO projects for companies such as the National Bank of Canada, Brother, Sobeys Quebec, Bonduelle, Lasik MD, Arctic Gardens, Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP), Intact Insurance, and many more.
EXPERIENCE = FASTER RESULTS
Cristian has a deep understanding of search engine algorithms and optimization techniques, and has a track record of delivering successful results for his clients.
Furthermore, he can provide valuable insights and recommendations for improving your website’s visibility, conversion rate, and user experience.
Last but not least, Cristian can help you stay up-to-date with the latest industry developments and make adjustments to your strategy as needed.
LOCAL PERSPECTIVE
Working with an SEO specialist from Montreal can bring a local perspective to your online marketing efforts.
Cristian has a good understanding of the Quebec market, language, culture, and competitive landscape, which can give you a unique advantage in reaching your target audience.
Cristian works closely with each client to understand their goals, and provides personalized strategies and tactics to improve your website’s rankings and user engagement.
COST-EFFECTIVE, PERSONALIZED & FLEXIBLE APPROACH
Probably the most appreciated benefit of working with an SEO freelancer is the personalized, flexible service and support you will receive compared to working with a larger agency.
Freelance SEOs are more flexible in terms of their approach, services and hours of work, allowing them to tailor their services to your specific needs and budget.
Another important benefit is that freelancers typically have lower overhead costs compared to agencies, which results in lower costs for your business.
In a nutshell, working with Cristian = a cost-effective, personalized, and expert solution for all your SEO needs.
Testimonials
See what other clients are saying about our collaboration.
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We hired Cristian to do lead generation for our boutique law firm specialized in medical malpractice matters. Over the past few months, he has generated many leads for us, created new content that ranks quickly in organic results and has been taking care of everything for us from website maintenance to SEO and PPC advertising. Working with Cristian is a smooth process – he has a flexible approach, responds promptly to our requests, and handles all matters with professionalism and diligence.
ANNETTE LEFEBVRE & MELISSA LONN
Personal Injury Lawyers, Annette Lefebvre Avocats
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I reviewed the pages you wrote. I have to say, I am impressed.
You did a really good job with very little info. And the quality of the language is impeccable. (translated from French)
MAUDE SMITH GAGNON
Owner, Gymnase
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I run a language school in Montreal and I’ve worked with Cristian on several projects to improve our website’s SEO and overall structure. He has helped me by improving the Business English Classes and French Classes pages, making our services easier for corporate clients and professionals to find. I highly recommend him for SEO and website optimization.
Paul Sullivan
Sullivan Language Centre
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Working with Cristian on the development of my health and wellness website, louisecrevier.ca, was an excellent experience. He quickly understood my niche in energy medicine, Qi Gong and holistic health, and translated it into a professional website. He understood my needs, is very conscientious, creative, efficient, and has great communication skills. I highly recommend him.
Louise Crevier
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