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French SEO translation and copywriting
Your pages adapted for French buyers, and new content written directly in French. Built on keyword research in French, optimised for Google.fr and for AI answers, and written in my native language.
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Why a translated website doesn’t rank in France
A good translation keeps your message. An SEO localisation also keeps your traffic: it starts from the words French buyers actually type into Google, not from the words of your original page. The two are often different, and that gap is where most foreign websites lose France.
Content is the core of SEO. Without pages that answer the questions of your French prospects, neither technical optimisation nor links will make you rank for long. And in 2026, French content has two audiences: Google, which reads semantic coverage, structure and trust signals, and AI engines such as ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews, which cite the clearest and most reliable French sources.
Every piece I deliver starts with an analysis of the French search intent, the French competition and the sources AI already cites. The result: French pages that rank and that convert. To go further, see the full SEO support in France.
- FormatsLocalised pages, service and landing pages, articles, pillar pages, product pages.
- WriterMe, or a French writer I brief, always proofread by me.
- ValidationOutlines and comments in English if you prefer; final text in French.
- Delivery7 days standard, 3 days express.
- PriceFrom €190 excl. VAT per piece.
What no longer works
Why your French content brings no traffic
Since Google’s helpful content updates and the rise of AI answers, the rules have changed. These are the five mistakes that block French visibility.
Word-for-word translation
The text is correct, but it targets your original keywords translated literally. French buyers search with other words, so the page stays invisible.
Machine or AI text with no review
Generic content produced in bulk, without expertise or a French point of view, is filtered out by Google and doesn’t convince French readers.
The wrong intent for France
An informational article on a search where French buyers want to compare suppliers, or the other way round. If the format doesn’t match the French results page, it won’t rank.
Isolated pages
One article alone, with no pillar page and no linked supporting pages, rarely ranks. Google rewards sites that cover a topic in depth.
Invisible to AI in French
ChatGPT and Perplexity only cite the clearest, most complete sources. Content that doesn’t answer questions directly misses this growing channel.
What works in 2026
Human expertise, French semantic rigour and GEO optimisation. All three at once.
What I write
Every French content format you need
Each format matches a stage of the buying journey and a specific search intent.
SEO localisation of your pages
Your existing site, made for France
- French keyword mapping page by page
- Rewritten titles, headings and meta tags
- Examples, proof and references adapted for France
- hreflang check with your developer
Service and landing pages
Commercial · bottom of the funnel
- Written for conversion and SEO
- Benefits and social proof for French buyers
- Calls to action that work in French
- Service and FAQ schema
Blog articles in French
Informational · top of the funnel
- 800 to 2,500 words depending on the search
- Analysis of the French competition
- Internal links included
- FAQ structured for AI
Pillar pages and clusters
Architecture · topical authority
- Topic architecture for your French section
- Comprehensive pillar page
- Supporting articles on long-tail searches
- Linking between pillar and supporting pages
E-commerce product pages
E-commerce · conversion and SEO
- Unique descriptions, no duplicate content
- French long-tail product keywords
- Product schema for rich results
- Volume production (50 to 500 pages)
GEO-optimised content
Cited by ChatGPT and Perplexity
- Direct answers to the questions asked in French
- Short, factual paragraphs
- Advanced structured data
- Monthly tracking of AI citations
My process
From French keyword research to publication
Each piece is the result of a rigorous process, not just writing.
- 1Before writingFrench keyword researchFrench search intent, the top 10 results on Google.fr, the related questions asked to AI and the French terms to cover.
- 2Your validationBrief and outlineA detailed outline sent for your approval, in English if you prefer: angle, H2/H3 structure, data to include, tone.
- 3Day 5 to 7Writing in FrenchWritten by me or by a French writer I brief, then proofread by me. Semantic optimisation and structured data.
- 4DeliveryReady to publishDelivered in Google Docs, or published directly on your CMS with the monthly plans. Performance report after 3 months.
Pricing
French SEO content plans
Per piece or as a monthly plan, depending on your pace.
Article or localised page of 800 to 1,200 words · French keyword analysis · optimised tags · internal links · delivered in 7 days.
Request a quote4 pieces a month · French editorial strategy included · topic clusters · GEO optimisation · monthly editorial calendar.
Request a quote8 to 30+ pieces a month · product pages in volume · full localisation of a site · dedicated editorial management.
Let’s talkFAQ
Your questions about French SEO content
What is the difference between translation and SEO localisation?
A translation renders your text in French. An SEO localisation starts from the searches French buyers make, then adapts your pages to them: different keywords, sometimes a different angle, French examples and proof. It keeps the meaning and adds the traffic.
Do you use AI to write the content?
I design, proofread and approve every piece myself. I may use AI tools for research and to save time, but nothing is delivered without human review: accuracy, sources, tone and search intent. Generic content with no added value is filtered out by Google.
Can I approve the content without speaking French?
Yes. I send outlines and explain my choices in English; the final text is in French. If you have a French-speaking colleague or partner, they can review it too.
Can you adapt our existing French pages?
Yes, and it is often the quickest win: a page already indexed in positions 8 to 15 can reach the top 3 with a semantic and structural rework. I analyse your under-performing French pages and enrich them.
Can you publish directly on our CMS?
Yes, if you give me access (WordPress, Shopify, Webflow and others). I then handle writing, on-page SEO, structured data, images with alt text and publication. This is included in the monthly pack and the content factory.
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