The verdict in three sentences
A business website in Dakar costs, in 2026, between 350,000 FCFA (5 pages, Starter tier) and 1,800,000 FCFA (Premium with blog and SEO), on a realistic 3-to-6-week timeline. The real payoff is not aesthetic but commercial: a professional site raises B2B tender response rates by 20 to 35%. The line item that wrecks budgets is never design, but the content, hosting and maintenance most quotes quietly leave out.
2026 price grid by tier
For a Dakar SME owner who wants a credible site to win tenders, three tiers cover 95% of needs. The prices below are a 2026 order of magnitude for a serious Senegal-based agency.
| Tier | Pages | Content included | Price FCFA | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | 5 pages | Home, services, about, contact, legal | 350,000 – 550,000 | 3 weeks |
| Business | 8-10 pages | + references, team, quote form | 600,000 – 900,000 | 4 weeks |
| Premium | 12-15 pages | + blog, SEO, light multilingual, animations | 900,000 – 1,800,000 | 5-6 weeks |
On top of these amounts come the recurring fees, often forgotten at signing. They are what separates a living site from one abandoned after six months.
| Recurring item | 2026 range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Domain name .com / .sn | 12,000 – 25,000 FCFA | per year |
| Managed hosting | 15,000 – 40,000 FCFA | per month |
| SSL certificate | Included (Let's Encrypt) | — |
| Maintenance & security | 30,000 – 100,000 FCFA | per month |
| Copywriting / updates | 25,000 – 75,000 FCFA | per task |
What justifies the price gap
A 350,000 FCFA quote and a 1,500,000 FCFA quote do not sell the same object. The gap comes down to three levers: content depth (a premium site includes professional copywriting and SEO structuring), technical performance (sub-2-second load on 3G, essential in Senegal) and follow-up (training, analytics, conversion optimization). A premium site should be thought of as a salesperson working 24/7, not an online PDF brochure.
Mini case study
Mr. Sarr runs an 18-person construction SME in Dakar that bids on public and private tenders. Without a site, his B2B response rate stagnated at 12%. He invests 850,000 FCFA in a Business tier with a references page and case studies, plus 40,000 FCFA/month for maintenance and SEO. Within 8 months his response rate reaches 16% (+33%). On 25 consultations received instead of 18, at an average deal of 4,000,000 FCFA and a 15% close rate, that is roughly 4.2M FCFA of additional revenue for a first-year total cost of 1,330,000 FCFA. Positive ROI by month 4.
FAQ
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What does a business website in Dakar really cost in 2026?
Between 350,000 FCFA for a simple 5-page site and 1,800,000 FCFA for a premium site with blog and SEO. The median for a credible SME sits around 700,000 – 900,000 FCFA.
What timeline should I expect?
From 3 weeks for a Starter to 6 weeks for a Premium, provided you deliver copy and visuals quickly. 80% of delays come from the client being slow to approve content.
Is hosting included?
Rarely for life. Budget 15,000 to 40,000 FCFA/month for fast managed hosting with backups and SSL. Beware of "all-inclusive" offers with no performance commitment.
Does a website really increase B2B sales?
Yes: a professional site with references and case studies raises consultation response rates by 20 to 35%, because it reassures the buyer before the first meeting.
Can I start small and scale?
Yes, and it is recommended. A well-structured Starter can grow into Business then Premium without a full rebuild, if the architecture is clean from day one.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your sector, the number of pages and your indicative budget, and we'll price the Starter, Business or Premium tier suited to your tenders. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
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.
