Launching a website is often exciting. You think about design, speed, SEO\u2014everything that makes you want to show your site to the whole world. <\/p>\n\n
However, in Quebec, a website cannot simply be attractive and fast. It must also comply with a very specific legal framework. And that framework, even if it is not there to make your life difficult, can quickly become a headache if you ignore it. <\/p>\n\n
The good news is that everything can be built in from the web design<\/strong> phase, without turning your project into a law course.<\/p>\n\n There is no way around it. Law 25<\/strong><\/a> applies as soon as your site collects data. And today, virtually all sites do\u2014even without realizing it. <\/p>\n\n A contact form, a newsletter, or an analytics tool is enough to be affected.<\/p>\n\n You must therefore clearly explain what you do with the data. You must also obtain genuine consent, not an automatic click accepted out of habit. Then, you must be able to respond to any request for access or deletion. <\/p>\n\n In other words, your site must become transparent. And no, a makeshift cookie banner does not solve the problem. <\/p>\n\n At Arkhame, we integrate these requirements directly into our website development<\/a><\/strong> projects, which avoids last-minute adjustments.<\/p>\n\n In Quebec, French is not a suggestion. It is a requirement. <\/p>\n\n Your WordPress site<\/a><\/strong> must be available in French clearly and in full. This includes menus, forms, messages, and even error pages. <\/p>\n\n Since the strengthening of Law 96<\/strong><\/a>, checks are more frequent. Translating only halfway or leaving an interface in English can therefore become a real issue. <\/p>\n\n You can still offer an English version. However, the French version must be the reference. <\/p>\n\n To understand the requirements in detail, you can consult https:\/\/www.oqlf.gouv.qc.ca<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n Sending emails is simple. Sending them legally is a bit more regulated. <\/p>\n\n The Canadian Anti-Spam Law<\/a><\/strong> requires obtaining clear consent before any communication. It also requires a simple unsubscribe mechanism and transparent identification. <\/p>\n\n These elements may seem secondary. Yet they directly affect your company\u2019s credibility. <\/p>\n\n A well-executed WordPress website build<\/a><\/strong> makes it possible to structure these aspects from the outset, without unnecessary complexity.<\/p>\n\n An accessible site is a site everyone can use. That may seem obvious, but it is not always respected. <\/p>\n\n Contrast that is too low, complicated navigation, or a poorly organized structure can make your site difficult to use.<\/p>\n\n In certain contexts, especially public ones, these standards become mandatory. They are based on WCAG standards. <\/p>\n\n You can see an overview on https:\/\/www.quebec.ca<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\nLaw 25, or \u201cBig Brother, but nice (in theory)\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
French first, always, everywhere (yes, even your \u201csubmit\u201d button)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
Are your newsletters legal (or just nice)?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n
Accessibility: because the web is not just for developers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n