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How long until you see SEO results?

How long until you see SEO results?

In Montréal in 2026, expect 60-90 days for first signals (rising GSC impressions, positions 30-50 on target queries), 90-150 days for first meaningful clicks (top 10), 6 months for recurring traffic. That's why Iluma sets a 6-month minimum commitment: promising results in 30 days is lying.

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Know how long SEO really takes and why 6 months is the honest minimum commitment.

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Month-by-month detailed timeline

Month 1: audit, technical fixes (Core Web Vitals, indexing, structure), content brief. Month 2: first content and service pages published, Google Business Profile optimization. Month 3: first 30-50 positions, first GSC impressions. Months 4-5: entry top 20 on 30-40% of target queries, first clicks. Month 6: top 10 on 20-30% of commercial queries, recurring traffic.

What speeds up the timeline

Existing site with domain authority > 20 (Ahrefs DR), clean indexing history, editorial content already present, Google Business Profile active for 12+ months. In those conditions, top 10 in 3-4 months is realistic. Conversely, a brand new site without content and without GBP systematically needs the full 6 months.

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