Rablab
French-first Montreal agency for SEO, GEO and Google Ads, with a B2B industrial bent
- Founded
- 2016
- Team size
- 11-50
- Headquarters
- Montreal, Canada
- Hourly rate
- $100–$149/hr
Overview
About Rablab
Rablab is a Montreal search marketing agency focused on SEO, generative engine optimization, Google Ads and analytics. It works mostly in French for Quebec manufacturers, ecommerce stores and lead-generation businesses, and holds Google Partner status and B Corp certification.
Rablab is a Montreal web marketing agency incorporated in 2016 with its office on Esplanade Avenue. Clutch describes it as founded by two high school friends and reports more than 20 full-time staff, though the founders are not named in the sources reviewed. The agency has kept Google Partner status for over eight years and recently earned B Corp certification, which is uncommon among Quebec search shops.
Its service menu is deliberately narrow. On the organic side the team runs SEO strategy, technical audits, migration plans for site rebuilds, local SEO and link acquisition, and it now sells a generative engine optimization package covering prompt research, GEO technical audits and AI-assisted writing. Paid search covers Google Ads for lead generation and ecommerce, Merchant Center feeds and advanced conversion tracking, with GA4 migration offered as a standalone analytics job. Named staff include an SEO director, a team lead and an administrative director, and most client work is delivered in French.
Rablab says it has worked with more than 150 companies. Logos on its site include Club Med, Thermomix, Etalex, Popeye Supplement and Voyages Traditours, and testimonials come from L’Oréal Canada, La Moisson and Garde-Malade. The single verified Clutch review, from shelving manufacturer Etalex in January 2025, credits the team with higher rankings and more leads and praises its monthly meetings.
For a buyer looking at SEO agencies in Montreal, Rablab’s appeal is a focused, French-speaking team with a manufacturing and B2B tilt and an early move into AI search. The gaps are evidence and entry price: there is almost no independent review volume, the homepage shows no hard result figures, and Clutch lists a $25,000 minimum engagement.
What they do
Services
- SEO strategy and technical SEO audits
- Generative engine optimization (GEO) for AI search
- Local SEO and Google Business Profile
- Backlink acquisition
- SEO site migration plans
- Google Ads for lead gen and ecommerce
- Google Merchant Center and conversion tracking
- GA4 migration and analytics
Specializations
Industries served
Ideal client
Who they help
Quebec companies, particularly manufacturers and B2B lead-gen businesses, that want a French-speaking team to run SEO, AI search visibility and Google Ads as an ongoing program rather than a one-off project.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Narrow focus on search: SEO, GEO and Google Ads rather than a sprawling service list
- Google Partner for more than eight years and B Corp certified
- Named Quebec clients include Club Med, Etalex, Thermomix, Voyages Traditours and La Moisson
- Early GEO offer with prompt research and AI-assisted content
- French-first delivery for the Quebec market
Cons
- Only one verified Clutch review, so third-party proof is thin
- Clutch lists a $25,000 minimum, high for small businesses
- No published case-study metrics on the homepage
Pricing
Notable clients
Awards & recognition
- Google Partner
- Certified B Corporation
- Great Place to Work certification
Common questions
FAQ
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What services does Rablab offer?
Rablab offers SEO strategy and technical SEO audits, Generative engine optimization (GEO) for AI search, Local SEO and Google Business Profile, Backlink acquisition, SEO site migration plans, Google Ads for lead gen and ecommerce, and more.
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Where is Rablab based?
Rablab is headquartered in Montreal, Canada and works with clients remotely worldwide.
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How much does Rablab cost?
Rablab operates on a monthly retainer model, with an hourly rate of $100–$149/hr, a minimum engagement of $25,000.
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Who is Rablab best for?
Quebec companies, particularly manufacturers and B2B lead-gen businesses, that want a French-speaking team to run SEO, AI search visibility and Google Ads as an ongoing program rather than a one-off project.
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What industries does Rablab serve?
Rablab serves clients in Manufacturing and industrial, Ecommerce, Travel and tourism, Food and consumer products, Home care and health services, B2B services.
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How big is Rablab and when was it founded?
Rablab was founded in 2016 and has a team of 11-50 people.
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How do I contact Rablab?
You can visit rablab.ca, or call 514-317-6764.
Editor’s take
Rablab suits Quebec B2B and ecommerce firms that want a dedicated French-language search team for SEO and Google Ads. English-first or multi-channel buyers, and those wanting heavily documented results, may prefer a different shortlist.
