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How we vet every listicle
Every agency featured on Web Tonic passes our 84-point editorial review before a single listicle goes live. This is how we vet each pick:
Verified client outcomes: We require real case studies with measurable KPIs — revenue, ROAS, CPA, retention — tied to the exact category being ranked. No cherry-picked wins, no unverifiable numbers.
Independent reputation: We cross-check Clutch, Google, G2, and Trustpilot ratings, and screen for review-bombing or suspicious patterns. Only operators with a consistent, verifiable track record make the cut.
Beyond that, every listing goes through a quarterly re-audit. We check 84 criteria across 6 pillars to make sure it still holds up — here are some of the checks we run:
A marketing audit firm is hired to examine the marketing you already pay for instead of selling you more of it: where the budget lands, whether the tracking underneath the reports can be trusted, which channels return their spend, and what deserves fixing first.
We ignored the word audit sitting in a services menu and looked for the deliverable behind it: a named audit or assessment offer, findings written up as an output rather than a discovery call, and the firm's own mark on its own site. Fourteen external firms serving Montreal came through, thirteen of them selling audit, analytics or strategy work as a core discipline, and seven list a full street address rather than a city name on its own.
What does a Montreal marketing audit firm actually deliver?
A written verdict on measurement, channel spend and site conversion, with each finding ranked by what it costs you to leave alone. Fourteen external firms working Montreal cleared our evidence read; fourteen publish a local address and six credit a client you can check.
1. Web Tonic
About: Web Tonic audits only where we would also be willing to fix what the audit finds, because a finding nobody owns turns into a document. The same team reads the measurement setup and the channel work it is supposed to be scoring in Montreal. Several firms below audit without touching delivery, which suits teams that already have operators in seat.
Key Services: Growth Marketing, Paid Social, PPC, Meta Ads, SEO, Google Ads, Snapchat Ads, Amazon Ads, Reddit Ads, TikTok Ads, TikTok Shop, GEO-AEO, Webflow Design, Shopify Design, WordPress Design, UGC, Social Media Management, Pay Per Click Management, Marketing Analytics, Analytics Implementation & CDPs, Performance Branding, Performance 360° Audit, Programmatic Ads, OOH Ads, HR Marketing
Industries Served: eCommerce, SaaS, B2B, Construction Professionals, Home Services, SMEs, Health Spa & Wellness, Retail, Legal & Judicial Services, Food & Beverages, Pets, Fitness, Family & Children, Finance & Insurance, Travel, Non-Profits & Organizations, Furniture & Decoration
Notable Clients: WorldRemit, Jack & Jones, Ardene, L’Oréal, Sendwave, Nestlé, Airbnb. Serve Fortune 500 companies and smaller fast-paced startups.
Locations: HQ in San Francisco with notable offices in New York, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, Montreal, Dubai, Singapore, Sydney and more. Offices on five continents.
Pricing: Starting at USD $3,000 per month. Flexible and scalable plans at any time according to your enterprise needs. Book a call to learn more.
Great For: Mid-market to enterprise-level businesses requiring ongoing, on-tap growth and performance marketing services.
Website: Web Tonic
2. Boost One SEO
About: Boost One SEO is an internet marketing and SEO agency based in Montreal, Canada, specializing in search engine optimization, AI search visibility, and organic growth strategies. They perform initial website and online presence analyses to evaluate client performance and provide actionable plans.
Key Services: Search Engine Optimization, AI Search Optimization, Local SEO, Link Building, SEO Consulting, Technical SEO, Google Ads, Web Design
Industries Served: Home Services, Medical, Ecommerce, SaaS
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Montreal
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: Boost One SEO
3. MARKÉTIKA
About: Markétika is a digital-native marketing agency operating from Montreal, offering strategy, social media, web, and advertising solutions. Their service framework incorporates comprehensive audits of past campaigns and marketing initiatives to build profit-focused growth strategies.
Key Services: Marketing Audit, PPC and SEM Advertising, Social Media Management, Web Design, Branding, Content Production
Industries Served: E-commerce, Food & Franchise, Real Estate, Consumer Goods, Energy
Notable Clients: Poulet Rouge, Apollo, Link Energy, Melitta Coffee, Festool, DEXT
Locations: Montreal
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: MARKÉTIKA
4. HELPY Media
About: HELPY Media is a Montreal-based digital marketing and content creation agency specializing in digital campaigns, content strategy, and website audits. They focus on combining immersive storytelling, marketing strategy, and data-driven optimization to elevate brand presence.
Key Services: Marketing Strategy, Competitive Research, Website Audit, Digital Marketing, SEO, SEM, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Video Production
Industries Served: Advertising & Marketing, Business Services, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Sports, Consumer Products & Services
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Montreal
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: HELPY Media
5. Bang Marketing
About: Bang Marketing is a B2B-focused marketing and communications agency based in Montreal, Quebec. They specialize in supporting companies with brand strategy, web development, content creation, and performance audits.
Key Services: B2B Marketing Strategy, Branding & Identity, Website Audits & SEO, Content Marketing, Web Development, HR Marketing
Industries Served: Technology, Manufacturing, Construction, Professional Services
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Montreal
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: Bang Marketing
6. Digitad
About: Digitad is a performance and digital marketing agency based in Montreal that offers comprehensive specialized services including SEO audits, CRO/UX audits, and data analytics. Their team combines expert technical knowledge with data-driven strategies to optimize digital visibility and conversion paths for small and medium-sized businesses.
Key Services: SEO audit, CRO/UX audit, Technical and UX website audit, SEO, SEM, Social Ads, Data Analytics, Web Design
Industries Served: Not publicly stated
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Montreal
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: Digitad
7. Courimo
About: Courimo is a digital marketing agency based in Montreal, Quebec, offering a comprehensive suite of digital growth strategies. Their core service areas include search engine optimization, pay-per-click advertising, web design, and social media management.
Key Services: Google Ads (PPC) Campaign Management, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Website Design & Development, Social Media Growth, Social Media Management, LinkedIn Strategy, Video Production, Content Marketing, Email Marketing
Industries Served: Not publicly stated
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Montreal
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: Courimo
8. Casa Media
About: Casa Media is a digital marketing agency based in Montreal specializing in paid media, organic growth, branding, and comprehensive SEO and brand audits. They provide customized data-driven strategies across paid acquisition, web design, and social media management to help brands scale.
Key Services: SEO Audit, Brand Audit, Digital Marketing Strategy, Paid Advertising, SEO, Web Design, Social Media Management, Branding, Email Marketing
Industries Served: E-commerce, Real Estate, Beauty, Fashion
Notable Clients: Bloom Lighting Group
Locations: Montreal
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: Casa Media
9. Persée Agency
About: Persée Agency is a creative and digital marketing agency based in Montreal that builds brands, digital platforms, and marketing campaigns. They focus on brand identity, high-end web design, and strategic execution to help businesses establish long-term market influence.
Key Services: Branding, Marketing Strategy, Web Development, UI/UX Design, 3D Modeling and Rendering, Packaging & Labeling
Industries Served: Festivals & Events, Hospitality, Healthcare, Media
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Montreal
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: Persée Agency
10. Hamak
About: Hamak is a Montreal-based digital marketing agency specializing in performance-driven strategies like search engine optimization and media purchasing. They focus on tailored web solutions designed to help brands grow and maximize return on investment.
Key Services: Paid Media, SEO, Web Marketing Strategy, Social Media
Industries Served: Not publicly stated
Notable Clients: Voskins
Locations: Montreal, Quebec
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: Hamak
11. Luxy Media
About: Luxy Media is a Montreal-based bilingual digital marketing agency operating as a fractional marketing department for established B2B and DTC operators. They provide integrated execution and diagnostic planning across strategy, paid media, web development, content creation, and AI operations.
Key Services: Fractional Marketing Department, Strategy & Planning, Paid Media & Demand, Web & Conversion, Content & Creative, AI Operations, Marketing Diagnostics & Audits
Industries Served: B2B, DTC, Professional Services, Mortgage & Financial Services, Automotive, E-commerce
Notable Clients: Pirelli Canada, Groupe Magellan, Groupe Orbis, Pedlex, Starlight Canada
Locations: Montreal
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: Luxy Media
12. Rablab
About: Rablab is a Montreal-based digital marketing agency specializing in search engine optimization, Google Ads, and web analytics. They provide comprehensive technical SEO audits, UX audits, and data analysis to maximize online visibility and performance for businesses.
Key Services: SEO, Google Ads, Technical SEO Audit, UX Audit, Web Analytics, Data Analysis
Industries Served: B2B, E-commerce, Industrial, Lead Generation
Notable Clients: Traditours, La Moisson, Garde-Malade
Locations: Montreal
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: Rablab
13. HRVST
About: HRVST is a Montreal-based creative and Shopify development agency that offers website auditing and optimization strategy alongside end-to-end ecommerce solutions. They work with brands across various industries, providing brand identity, design, and web development support.
Key Services: Website Audit And Optimization Strategy, Store Build, Migrations, Theme Development, Branding & Design, Web Design & Development
Industries Served: Ecommerce, Retail, Food, Fashion, Finance, Wellness
Notable Clients: Lou Pécou, Nathan James, Fody Foods, Earth Rated, BeaverTails, KBD Insurance, Auberge Willow Inn
Locations: Montreal, Quebec
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: HRVST
14. My Little Big Web
About: My Little Big Web is a web marketing agency located in Montreal that specializes in performance-driven solutions such as SEO, PPC, and web design. Since 2013, the agency has provided comprehensive digital strategies, including detailed technical and semantic SEO audits to boost online visibility.
Key Services: SEO Audit, Technical SEO, PPC / Google Ads Management, Social Media Management, Web Design, GEO Optimization
Industries Served: Not publicly stated
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Montreal
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: My Little Big Web
15. Webistry
About: Webistry is a digital advertising agency specializing in managing multi-channel campaigns on performance platforms. They focus on optimization, attribution, and maximizing return on ad spend for clients.
Key Services: Digital Advertising, Paid Social Management, Campaign Optimization, Attribution Analysis
Industries Served: Not publicly stated
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Montreal, Quebec
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: Webistry
Quick Comparison Table
| Agency | Key Specialty | Starting Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Web Tonic | Full-Service Performance Marketing | USD $3,000/mo | Mid-market to Enterprise |
| 2. Boost One SEO | Search Engine Optimization | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 3. MARKÉTIKA | Marketing Audit | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 4. HELPY Media | Marketing Strategy | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 5. Bang Marketing | B2B Marketing Strategy | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 6. Digitad | SEO audit | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 7. Courimo | Google Ads (PPC) Campaign Management | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 8. Casa Media | SEO Audit | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 9. Persée Agency | Branding | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 10. Hamak | Paid Media | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 11. Luxy Media | Fractional Marketing Department | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 12. Rablab | SEO | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 13. HRVST | Website Audit And Optimization Strategy | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 14. My Little Big Web | SEO Audit | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 15. Webistry | Digital Advertising | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Montreal marketing audit actually hand over?
Expect a document you can act on without the author in the room. It should name what is measured wrongly, what each channel returned against its spend, what the landing pages do to the traffic they receive, and what to fix in which order. A scored slide deck with no underlying data is a sales artefact, not an audit, so ask to see a redacted example before you sign anything.
How much of an audit is really about tracking?
More than most buyers expect. If conversions fire twice, consent is mishandled or channel tags never landed, every performance conclusion drawn on top of that data is guesswork. A competent auditor starts by proving the numbers can be trusted, then judges the channels, and says plainly which findings are provisional because the underlying measurement could not be verified in the window they had.
Which firms here name clients I can check myself?
Six of the fourteen. MARKÉTIKA names Poulet Rouge and Apollo, Casa Media names Bloom Lighting Group, and Hamak names Voskins. The rest credit nobody on the pages we read, which confidentiality often explains, but it moves the burden onto references. Ask for two audits in your category, what the headline finding was, and whether anyone was retained afterwards to implement it.
Why do audit quotes vary so much on the same brief?
Because scope hides in the detail rather than the headline. Fix the number of channels reviewed, whether analytics access is hands-on or handed back, how many months of spend get read, whether creative and landing pages are in scope, if a prioritised roadmap is included, and how long the auditor stays reachable. Pin those down and quotes on one brief still spread widely, but at least comparably.
Should the firm that audits also run the fixes?
It cuts both ways, and you should decide before you brief. An independent auditor has no budget to defend, while a delivery agency knows what it will take to implement its own findings. Fourteen of the fourteen publish a Montreal address and every firm listed publishes a Montreal address, so the out-of-town question does not arise here. Whichever way you go, insist the audit names owners and dates, otherwise nothing in it moves.
Choosing a Marketing Audit Firm in Montreal
Fourteen of the fourteen external firms here publish a Montreal address, so location alone will not shorten this list. The real split is between firms that hand over evidence and firms that hand over an opinion.
Six credit a client you can verify, and every fee here is quoted against scope rather than published. Settle the channel count, the analytics access and the roadmap before you collect proposals.
An audit is only worth what gets implemented after it. Ask who owns each finding, what the re-check looks like in ninety days, and which single number the engagement is meant to move.
Whichever firm wins the brief, have the measurement and the channels that feed it read as one thing, because an audit built on numbers nobody verified simply relocates the problem. If you would rather the audit, the measurement rebuild and the channel work answer to one team, read our latest analysis or see how we work in Montreal.
