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WebsitesBuilding your website yourself or hiring an agency: the honest math
DIY website or agency? The real cost of doing it yourself, plain agency pricing in Quebec, and what AI site builders change in 2026.
Xavier Peich
ComplianceLaw 25 consent form: a complete template and examples
A complete Law 25 consent form template you can copy, plus wording that passes the test for newsletters, cookies, testimonials and sensitive data.
Xavier Peich
SEOGoogle Business Profile: optimizing it so locals actually find you
Your Google Business Profile often gets more eyeballs than your website. What actually moves local ranking, what is cosmetic, and the suspension traps.
Xavier Peich
AI AgentsAI receptionist: when a voice AI agent answers your phone
An AI receptionist picks up and books the appointment when nobody can answer. What it costs per minute, what still breaks, and when to skip it.
Xavier Peich
WebsitesWebsite redesign: when to do it, how to get it right
Declining conversions, slow pages, poor mobile UX: the real triggers for a redesign, 2026 Quebec price ranges, and how to protect your SEO.
Xavier Peich
CompliancePrivacy policy in Quebec: a Law 25 example and template
Your privacy policy in Quebec: what Law 25 requires, a full example to adapt section by section, and where GDPR templates go wrong.
Xavier Peich
SEOLocal SEO in Quebec: the SMB guide
Local SEO for Quebec SMBs: what you can do free in an afternoon, and what agencies charge for the rest.
Xavier Peich
AI AgentsHow to choose an AI agent vendor in Quebec
Four types of AI agent vendors in Quebec and five questions that make them squirm: code ownership, maintenance, hallucination testing, data, exit.
Xavier Peich
ComplianceQuebec Law 25: a summary of what an SMB actually has to do (2026)
Quebec Law 25 summarized for an SMB: every obligation turned into a concrete move, the three phases, the official text and what the CAI enforces.
Xavier Peich
AI AgentsReal-world AI agent use cases for Quebec SMBs
The AI agent use cases actually running in 10-50 person Quebec businesses, with the economics of each: what it replaces and what it is worth monthly.
Xavier Peich
AI AgentsOttawa fronts half your AI agent project: what the RAII changes for Quebec SMBs
The RAII fronts up to 50% of an AI project, interest-free. How the program works, what it funds, and the one detail most SMBs miss.
Xavier Peich
AI AgentsYour Employees Already Use ChatGPT: The Hidden Law 25 Risk
An employee pastes a client list into ChatGPT to move faster. That's shadow AI, and it's a real Law 25 risk. Here's why it matters and what to do.
Xavier Peich
AI AgentsPrivacy Impact Assessment (PIA): Do You Need One Before Deploying an AI Agent?
A privacy impact assessment is what Quebec's Law 25 calls an ÉFVP: what it covers, when it is mandatory, and how to run one for an AI agent.
Xavier Peich
AI AgentsYour AI Agent Runs on US Servers: What Law 25 Requires
Does your AI agent send personal information outside Quebec? Article 17 of Law 25 applies. Here are the three obligations and how to meet them in practice.
Xavier Peich
AI AgentsAI Agents and Automated Decisions: What Law 25's Article 12.1 Requires
Article 12.1 of Law 25 applies when an AI agent decides alone. Three concrete obligations and one keyword that changes everything: "exclusively."
Xavier Peich
AI AgentsAI Agents and Law 25: What a Quebec SMB Must Know Before Deploying
Law 25 doesn't ban AI agents. It sets four specific obligations. Here's what they are, and how to deploy without putting your business at risk.
Xavier Peich
AI AgentsHow much does an AI agent cost for a Quebec SMB in 2026
The real answer isn't "it depends." Here are the 3 pricing models, the 5 variables that move the price, and the breakeven calculation.
Xavier Peich
AI AgentsWhat is an AI agent and why your SMB should care in 2026
AI agent or intelligent agent: a clear definition, how it differs from ChatGPT, and why 2026 is the year a Quebec SMB should pay attention.
Xavier Peich
AI AgentsWhat's the difference between an AI agent and ChatGPT?
ChatGPT answers, an AI agent acts: the real line between the two, what a chatbot will never do, and why it matters for your business.
Xavier Peich
AI in web creation: what changes for you starting today
AI speeds up site creation: content, design, SEO, and chatbots. See how PEICH uses it to ship faster, without compromising on quality.
Xavier Peich
What does a professional web audit include (and why an outside view matters)
A pro web audit covers performance, SEO, structure, UX, mobile, and security. At PEICH, the initial audit is free to clarify your priorities and start a collaboration on solid footing.
Xavier Peich
Webflow vs WordPress: what is the best choice for your SMB?
Webflow or WordPress? A clear comparison to decide based on your needs, budget and timeline, and what changes if you hand the site to an agency.
Xavier Peich
Why the PEICH web subscription model is a better deal
What if investing in your site no longer meant a big upfront check? PEICH delivers a pro site on subscription: accessible, evolving, and aligned with your results.
Xavier Peich
How much does a website cost in 2026? Real prices in Quebec
The 2026 price ranges we checked in Quebec, from a $2 000 template to a $50 000 custom build, and what each option really costs over three years.
Xavier Peich