The verdict in three sentences
For a Manama architecture firm, a redesign on the Kolonell grid costs USD 4,900 (Growth) or USD 8,900 (Premium, with Arabic), against roughly BHD 1,800 to 5,500 (about USD 4,800 to 14,600) in typical local agency quotes. Delivery takes 3 to 4 weeks once content is ready, and the weeks after launch matter as much as the build. A firm opening a second office should treat local search as part of the redesign: one page per office, one consistent firm name, address and phone, and a Google Business Profile per location.
Five signs your Manama site is due for a redesign
- The site still shows one address while the firm now works from two offices, so clients in the second city cannot find you on maps.
- Project pages are slow on mobile: uncompressed galleries of 30 to 60 images per project, no lazy loading.
- Your firm name is written three different ways across the site, Google Business Profile and directories, which weakens local results.
- Arabic is missing or machine-translated, although a large share of commercial and residential clients read Arabic first.
- The enquiry form asks for drawings and ID copies, which a contact form should never collect.
Weekend traffic is worth checking too: many visitors arrive from Saudi Arabia on Fridays and Saturdays, often on mobile and often in Arabic. If your analytics show a weekend peak, Arabic and mobile speed move up the priority list.
What does the redesign cost, and how long does it take?
Ranges below are 2026 ballpark figures from typical agency quotes and public rate pages in Bahrain, converted approximately at 1 BHD to about 2.65 USD.
| Provider type | BHD ballpark | USD approx. | Typical duration | Arabic version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freelance web designer | 500 to 1,500 | 1,300 to 4,000 | 3 to 6 weeks | Rarely native |
| Small Manama agency | 1,800 to 3,200 | 4,800 to 8,500 | 6 to 10 weeks | Usually included |
| Established agency | 3,200 to 5,500 | 8,500 to 14,600 | 10 to 16 weeks | Included, often translated |
| Kolonell Starter | n/a | 2,900 | 3 to 4 weeks | One language |
| Kolonell Growth | n/a | 4,900 | 3 to 4 weeks | One language |
| Kolonell Premium | n/a | 8,900 | 3 to 4 weeks | Multilingual tier, languages and RTL scope set in the quote |
All Kolonell tiers include a project manager in your time zone, native English or French copywriting, delivery in 3 to 4 weeks and 3 months of support. See the international offer for the full scope.
The phases, once texts and photos are in hand: week 1 for the URL inventory, structure and design; weeks 2 and 3 for build, portfolio migration and office pages; week 4 for Arabic RTL review, the redirect test and go-live. Content gathering on your side usually takes 1 to 3 weeks before that, mostly chasing photo credits and client permissions.
Two offices, one site: local search after go-live
This is where many redesigns lose value. The site launches, the old address stays on directories and the new office never appears on maps.
| Element | Head office in Manama | Second office | Check after go-live |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office page | Own URL, address, map, team contact | Own URL, address, map, team contact | Both indexed within 2 to 4 weeks |
| Firm name | Identical spelling everywhere | Same spelling, no keyword stuffing | Site, profile, directories match |
| Address and phone | One local number | Its own local number | Same format on every listing |
| Google Business Profile | Updated with new site URL | New profile, verified | Categories and hours correct |
| Structured data | Organization plus local business markup | Separate local business markup | Rich results test passes |
| Project pages | Linked to the office that led them | Same | No duplicate project pages |
Office pages should carry real content: the services led from that office, the team contact and directions. Two near-identical pages with swapped addresses help nobody.
Risks, items on quote and when a Manama agency is the better choice
| Risk | Likelihood | Mitigation |
|---|---|---|
| Ranking loss on project pages | High without a plan | URL inventory, 301 map, Search Console checks for 6 weeks |
| Portfolio images without credits or permissions | Medium | Credit and permission sheet per project before migration |
| Broken links to BIM viewers or extranets | Medium | Linked or embedded, tested on staging |
| Downtime at DNS switch | Low | Lowered TTL, switch on a quiet weekday |
| Unchecked marketing claims | Medium | Review of titles, awards and certifications before go-live: only what the firm can document |
| Privacy notice out of date | Medium | Update in line with the Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 30 of 2018). This is not legal advice. |
Permit and approval processes appear on the site as general descriptions, never as advice. Private houses are shown without addresses.
On quote, outside the fixed grid: BIM viewers, project extranets, client portals, tender document rooms, CRM integration, a secure channel for plans, custom applications and ongoing search work.
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Ask any provider: who updates the Google Business Profiles, who builds the 301 map, how Arabic is written and reviewed, and what the form stores. A Manama agency is the better choice if you need in-person workshops, on-site photo direction for both offices, or a monthly retainer with someone across the table.
Mini case study
*Illustrative example.* Huda leads Bayt Lumen Studio, a fictional Manama practice opening a second office in Muharraq. The current site lists one address, has 18 project pages and English only.
- Kolonell Premium (the multilingual tier, English and Arabic set in the quote): USD 8,900
- Local photographer for the new office and team portraits (third-party cost): about BHD 250, roughly USD 660
- Hosting and maintenance, months 4 to 36: USD 50 x 33 = USD 1,650 (market assumption; Kolonell maintenance after the 3 included months on quote)
- Three-year total: 8,900 + 660 + 1,650 = USD 11,210
- Per office and per month over 36 months: 11,210 / 2 / 36 = about USD 156
Huda's own work: claiming the second Google Business Profile and aligning the firm name on 6 directory listings, about one day.
FAQ
What does a redesign cost for an architecture firm in Manama?
Typical local quotes run from BHD 1,800 to 5,500, about USD 4,800 to 14,600. Kolonell Growth is USD 4,900 and Premium, with Arabic, USD 8,900.
Should each office have its own page?
Yes, with its own address, phone and content. Expect 2 to 4 weeks for both pages to be indexed after launch.
Will the Google Business Profile update itself?
No, the firm or its provider must change the website link and details. It takes about 30 minutes per profile, plus verification for a new office.
Is Arabic included?
Arabic sits in Premium at USD 8,900, the multilingual tier, with languages and RTL scope set in the quote. A native review adds about 1 week.
Can we launch in 3 weeks?
The build runs 3 to 4 weeks once content is ready. Gathering credits and permissions often takes 1 to 3 weeks before kickoff.
Let's scope your project. Send your offices, page count and languages, and we will return a fixed-price scope on the USD 2,900 to 8,900 grid. See the international offer or request a free quote: detailed reply within 48 hours.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
