WordPress Specialists

WordPress & CMS Development Company in Montreal

Q: Can you build a French-first bilingual WordPress site for a Montreal business under Bill 96?

Yes. We scope WPML or Polylang around your translation workflow, link French and English pages, and plan French-first navigation, URLs, and metadata where commercial communication targets Quebec audiences. hreflang fr-CA and en-CA tags are checked on corresponding pages, and forms are tested in both languages. Your designated French reviewer approves copy; we document how editors publish updates without breaking language links.

Q: How does Law 25 affect cookie consent and privacy on a Montreal WordPress site?

Law 25 sets expectations for transparent consent, privacy policies, and handling personal information collected through forms, analytics, and marketing tools. We implement cookie consent flows, policy links, and form notices that match the data destinations you define with your privacy officer. Codazz is not a law firm—final legal text and compliance decisions should be confirmed with qualified Quebec privacy counsel before launch.

Q: Do you develop WooCommerce stores for Montreal fashion and retail brands?

Yes. We plan product types, variations, inventory sources, shipping zones, and checkout messaging for Quebec e-commerce. Bilingual stores need consistent French and English product details, cart labels, and transactional emails. We test representative checkout paths, payment handoffs, and order notifications on staging before cutover.

Q: When should a Montreal team choose headless WordPress with Next.js?

Headless suits teams that need a custom frontend, tight Core Web Vitals, or integrations that outgrow a traditional theme. Next.js adds decisions about previews, caching, search, and bilingual routing. We compare headless with a custom WordPress theme during discovery and keep Gutenberg when reliable editorial workflows matter most.

Q: How do you improve WordPress performance and Core Web Vitals for Montreal traffic?

We audit hosting, caching, image formats, font loading, and plugin impact, then prioritize fixes that move LCP, INP, and CLS on mobile. Staging checks use realistic content and third-party embeds so improvements survive production traffic spikes from campaigns or tourism seasons.

Q: What does WordPress maintenance and security include for a Montreal organization?

Plans can cover tested core, theme, and plugin updates, backups with restore checks, malware monitoring, and periodic performance reviews. Bilingual sites get regression checks on language switching and translated forms. We agree on response windows, Eastern Time coordination, and who owns hosting credentials and vendor licences.

Montreal is a global AI capital, home to Mila (the world's largest academic AI research lab), Ubisoft's largest studio, and a thriving aerospace sector led by Bombardier and CAE. The city's bilingual talent pool, affordable cost of living, and generous R&D tax credits make it a magnet for tech companies. Our Montreal team delivers innovative solutions across AI, gaming, and enterprise software.

2018

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500+

Projects Delivered

200+

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Clutch Rating

500+

Projects Delivered

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27001 Certified

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Compliant

99%

Client Satisfaction

Service Overview

WordPress & CMS Development Solutions for Montreal Businesses

Looking for a WordPress developer in Montreal, Quebec? Codazz plans and ships custom WordPress sites, WooCommerce stores, and headless WordPress frontends with Next.js for teams that publish in French and English. Montreal runs on Eastern Time, two hours ahead of our Edmonton headquarters, so discovery calls and review sessions can align with your local working day. Under Quebec’s Charter of the French Language (Bill 96), many commercial sites need French presented at least as prominently as English, which shapes navigation, default language, and how editors publish. Founder Raman Makkar leads discovery to map audiences, approval paths, and the content model before build work starts. Gaming and VFX studios, AI startups around the Mila ecosystem, aerospace suppliers, fashion and retail e-commerce, tourism and hospitality brands, and university programmes each need different publishing workflows—we scope templates, permissions, and enquiry paths around those realities from the first workshop.

Why WordPress & CMS Development in Montreal?

Montreal, Quebec is a thriving hub for technology and innovation. Businesses here demand top-tier wordpress & cms development solutions that can compete on a global stage while addressing local market needs. Our team combines deep technical expertise with an understanding of Montreal's unique business landscape to deliver solutions that drive measurable results.

Years Experience

Countries Served

200+

Engineers

What You Get

Custom-built solutions tailored to your business

Dedicated project manager in your timezone

Agile development with weekly sprint demos

Full source code ownership from day one

Comprehensive QA and security testing

90-day post-launch support included

NDA and IP protection guaranteed

Fixed-price or flexible engagement models

What We Build

WordPress & CMS Development Services We Offer in Montreal

Our Montreal WordPress services cover custom themes, reusable Gutenberg blocks, page-builder migrations, WooCommerce development, performance tuning, and ongoing maintenance with security monitoring. Bilingual delivery is planned with WPML or Polylang so French and English pages stay linked, with hreflang fr-CA and en-CA on corresponding URLs and French-first navigation where Bill 96 expectations apply. Retail and fashion teams often need variable products, localized checkout copy, and catalogues that merchandisers can refresh without breaking layout rules. Tourism and hospitality sites benefit from seasonal landing pages, booking or enquiry funnels, and fast mobile performance. Technical SEO scope includes crawlable internal links, canonical tags, redirect maps, and structured data that matches what search engines and assistants expect for service businesses in Quebec.

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Custom WordPress Theme Development

Build fully custom WordPress themes from scratch that match your exact design vision. No bloated page builders or generic templates — our themes are lightweight, SEO-optimized, and built with a custom admin panel that makes content management intuitive for non-technical users.

WordPressPHPACF ProGutenbergCustom Themes

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WooCommerce & E-Commerce

Launch and scale your online store with WooCommerce. We build custom product pages, checkout flows, inventory management systems, and integrate payment gateways, shipping calculators, and tax automation for US businesses.

WooCommerceStripePayPalInventorySubscriptions

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Headless WordPress

Use WordPress as a powerful CMS backend with a Next.js or Gatsby frontend for blazing-fast performance and modern developer experience.

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Strapi & Sanity CMS

Build content-driven applications with modern headless CMS platforms that offer flexible content modeling, real-time collaboration, and API-first architecture.

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Speed & Performance Optimization

Transform slow WordPress sites into lightning-fast experiences with caching, image optimization, database cleanup, and CDN configuration.

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WordPress Security & Maintenance

Protect your site with security hardening, malware scanning, regular updates, automated backups, and 24/7 uptime monitoring.

Industry Expertise

WordPress & CMS Development for Montreal's Key Industries

Montreal’s WordPress demand spans studios that promote games and VFX reels, AI startups recruiting near Mila, aerospace and advanced manufacturing firms publishing capabilities and careers content, fashion and retail brands running WooCommerce, and hotels or attractions updating seasonal offers. Universities such as McGill and Concordia often need programme pages, event calendars, and resource hubs that many editors can update safely. We translate these needs into content types, role-based permissions, and approval steps rather than one-size-fits-all templates. Enquiry and newsletter forms are scoped with collection purpose, retention, and consent records in mind for Law 25 review. Maintenance plans can include tested updates, backups, restore drills, and security monitoring so public sites stay stable between campaigns.

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Our Process

Our WordPress & CMS Development Development Process

Discovery, led by Raman Makkar, documents your Montreal audiences, French and English ownership, integrations, and pages that already earn search traffic. We inventory themes, plugins, forms, and third-party embeds before proposing a migration or rebuild. Staging reviews let marketing, legal, and technical stakeholders walk through templates in both languages. Accessibility and performance checks run alongside content decisions so Core Web Vitals and keyboard journeys are not deferred to launch week. Eastern Time working sessions keep feedback loops tight with Quebec teams while Edmonton-based engineers handle implementation. Handover includes editor training, a maintenance plan, and clear ownership for hosting, licences, and plugin updates.

Requirements & Planning

1 Week

We define your content structure, page templates, custom post types, plugin requirements, and integration needs for a clear development roadmap.

Deliverables

Content Model DocumentTemplate RequirementsPlugin AuditProject Timeline

Design & Prototyping

2-3 Weeks

Create responsive designs for all page templates, custom components, and the admin interface with a focus on content editing experience.

Deliverables

Page Template DesignsComponent LibraryAdmin UI MockupsInteractive Prototype

Theme & Plugin Development

4-8 Weeks

Build the custom theme with ACF fields, Gutenberg blocks, WooCommerce integration, and any custom plugin functionality required.

Deliverables

Custom WordPress ThemeCustom Gutenberg BlocksACF Field GroupsPlugin Integrations

Content & QA

1-2 Weeks

Migrate existing content, configure SEO settings, test across browsers and devices, and train your team on content management.

Deliverables

Content MigrationSEO ConfigurationCross-Browser TestingTraining Documentation

Launch & Optimization

1 Week

Deploy to production hosting, configure caching and CDN, set up monitoring, and ensure all performance benchmarks are met.

Deliverables

Production DeploymentPerformance OptimizationSecurity HardeningLaunch Checklist

Technology

Technologies We Use for WordPress & CMS Development

Gutenberg blocks give Montreal editors repeatable layouts without fragile page-builder stacks. WPML or Polylang connects French and English content with language-specific URLs, translated menus, and hreflang fr-CA/en-CA pairs reviewed before go-live. WooCommerce work follows your catalogue structure, tax display, shipping rules, and payment methods for Quebec retail flows. Headless WordPress with Next.js uses the REST API or WPGraphQL when you need a custom frontend, shared components, or integrations beyond a classic theme—we plan previews, cache invalidation, and locale routing with the CMS team. Performance work targets image delivery, caching, plugin overhead, and Core Web Vitals on real devices. Law 25 (Quebec privacy law) influences cookie consent banners, privacy policy links, and form collection notices; we implement flows your privacy officer can approve—Codazz is not a law firm, and legal wording should be reviewed by qualified counsel.

WordPress Stack

WordPressPHP 8ACF ProGutenbergWooCommerce

Why Choose Us

Why Montreal Businesses Choose Codazz for WordPress & CMS Development

We combine world-class engineering with local market understanding to deliver wordpress & cms development solutions that drive real business outcomes.

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Eastern Time Alignment

Montreal works on Eastern Time, two hours ahead of Edmonton HQ, so reviews and launch decisions can land in the same business day as your Quebec stakeholders.

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French-First Bilingual WordPress

WPML or Polylang, linked language versions, hreflang fr-CA/en-CA, and French-first navigation support Bill 96-aware publishing without treating translation as an afterthought.

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Performance And Core Web Vitals

Caching, media delivery, and plugin discipline target fast mobile experiences for retail, tourism, and media-heavy studio sites competing in crowded Quebec search results.

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Law 25 Consent Planning

Cookie banners, privacy links, and form notices are built for your privacy officer to review. Codazz implements technical flows; legal interpretation stays with your counsel.

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Local Expertise

Our team understands the regulatory landscape, business culture, and user expectations specific to your city. We combine global engineering standards with hyper-local market knowledge to build products that resonate with your target audience from day one.

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Proven Track Record

With 500+ projects delivered across 34 countries since 2018, we bring battle-tested processes and domain expertise to every engagement. Our client retention rate of 94% speaks to the long-term partnerships we build, not just one-off projects.

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Dedicated Team

Every project gets a dedicated cross-functional team including a project manager, lead architect, senior developers, QA engineers, and a DevOps specialist. No freelancers, no outsourcing your project to third parties - your team is your team throughout.

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Post-Launch Support

Our relationship does not end at deployment. We provide 90 days of complimentary post-launch support, proactive monitoring, performance optimization, and a dedicated Slack channel for your team. Most clients continue with our maintenance retainer plans.

Real Results from Real Projects

We measure success by the impact we create. Here are three recent projects that showcase our wordpress & cms development capabilities.

Codazz digital banking platform — real-time payments and biometric auth

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FinTech

Digital Banking Platform

Built a full-stack digital banking app with real-time payments, biometric auth, and PCI-DSS compliance. Scaled from 0 to 100K+ active users within 8 months of launch.

4.9★

App Store Rating

100K+

Active Users

99.99%

Uptime SLA

React NativeNode.jsAWSStripe

Codazz omnichannel retail platform — headless commerce across 12 channels

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E-Commerce

Omnichannel Retail Platform

Designed and developed a headless commerce platform integrating 12 sales channels with unified inventory, AI-powered recommendations, and sub-second page loads globally.

Revenue Growth

340%

Conversion Lift

<0.8s

Load Time

Next.jsShopify PlusAlgoliaVercel

Codazz HIPAA-compliant telehealth and patient portal platform

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Healthcare

Telehealth & Patient Portal

Delivered a HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform with video consultations, EHR integration, e-prescriptions, and a patient portal serving 50K+ patients across 200+ providers.

HIPAA

Compliant

50K+

Patients Served

4.8★

Provider Rating

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Case studies for WordPress & CMS Development

E-Commerce

Enterprise E-Commerce Redesign

Redesigned checkout and storefront for 2M+ monthly visitors, tripling revenue with 1.2-second page loads.

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FinTech

AI-Powered Trading Platform

Rebuilt a real-time trading engine for 100K+ users — sub-50ms latency and 99.99% uptime.

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Healthcare

Enterprise Telehealth Platform

A HIPAA-compliant patient platform that has handled 200K+ consultations and cut consultation time by 60%.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions About WordPress & CMS Development in Montreal

Have a question not listed here? Reach out to our team and we will get back to you within 4 hours.

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Can you build a French-first bilingual WordPress site for a Montreal business under Bill 96?

Yes. We scope WPML or Polylang around your translation workflow, link French and English pages, and plan French-first navigation, URLs, and metadata where commercial communication targets Quebec audiences. hreflang fr-CA and en-CA tags are checked on corresponding pages, and forms are tested in both languages. Your designated French reviewer approves copy; we document how editors publish updates without breaking language links.

How does Law 25 affect cookie consent and privacy on a Montreal WordPress site?

Law 25 sets expectations for transparent consent, privacy policies, and handling personal information collected through forms, analytics, and marketing tools. We implement cookie consent flows, policy links, and form notices that match the data destinations you define with your privacy officer. Codazz is not a law firm—final legal text and compliance decisions should be confirmed with qualified Quebec privacy counsel before launch.

Do you develop WooCommerce stores for Montreal fashion and retail brands?

Yes. We plan product types, variations, inventory sources, shipping zones, and checkout messaging for Quebec e-commerce. Bilingual stores need consistent French and English product details, cart labels, and transactional emails. We test representative checkout paths, payment handoffs, and order notifications on staging before cutover.

When should a Montreal team choose headless WordPress with Next.js?

Headless suits teams that need a custom frontend, tight Core Web Vitals, or integrations that outgrow a traditional theme. Next.js adds decisions about previews, caching, search, and bilingual routing. We compare headless with a custom WordPress theme during discovery and keep Gutenberg when reliable editorial workflows matter most.

How do you improve WordPress performance and Core Web Vitals for Montreal traffic?

We audit hosting, caching, image formats, font loading, and plugin impact, then prioritize fixes that move LCP, INP, and CLS on mobile. Staging checks use realistic content and third-party embeds so improvements survive production traffic spikes from campaigns or tourism seasons.

What does WordPress maintenance and security include for a Montreal organization?

Plans can cover tested core, theme, and plugin updates, backups with restore checks, malware monitoring, and periodic performance reviews. Bilingual sites get regression checks on language switching and translated forms. We agree on response windows, Eastern Time coordination, and who owns hosting credentials and vendor licences.

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