The verdict in three sentences
A premium, lead-generation-focused showcase redesign for a consulting firm costs between 12,000 and 30,000 EUR (excl. VAT) in 2026, depending on page count, SEO depth and animation level. Budget 7 to 11 weeks from mockup to launch, with a headless CMS, France-based hosting and Core Web Vitals > 90. The real metric is not the sticker price but the cost per qualified lead measured six months after launch.
What a premium redesign covers in 2026
A consulting firm does not sell a product: it sells expertise, social proof and the ability to be found on precise queries. The redesign must therefore combine trust-building design, structured content (case studies, sectors, methodology) and a fast technical foundation. The most underestimated line item is content strategy and on-page SEO, which often accounts for 25-35% of the budget.
| Line item | 2026 range (EUR excl. VAT) | Indicative timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Scoping, UX and site map | 1,800 - 4,500 | 1-2 weeks |
| UI design (10-18 pages) | 3,000 - 8,000 | 2-3 weeks |
| Build + headless CMS | 4,000 - 10,000 | 2-4 weeks |
| On-page SEO + content | 2,000 - 5,500 | in parallel |
| QA, performance, launch | 1,200 - 3,000 | 1 week |
Three redesign tiers
Not all redesigns are equal. A 3-partner firm does not have the same needs as a 40-consultant practice with 5 service lines. Here are the tiers observed in the Nantes and western France market.
| Tier | Pages | 2026 price (EUR excl. VAT) | For whom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | 6-9 | 12,000 - 16,000 | solo / boutique firm |
| Growth | 10-14 | 16,000 - 23,000 | scaling firm |
| Premium | 15-18 | 23,000 - 30,000 | multiple practices, strong SEO ambition |
| Monthly maintenance | - | 150 - 350 / month | all tiers |
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Antoine, partner at an organizational consulting firm in Nantes (14 consultants). His old site generated 8 contact requests per month, 3 of them genuinely qualified. Estimated acquisition cost via his campaigns: around 210 EUR per qualified lead. He invests 21,000 EUR (excl. VAT) in a Growth redesign (12 pages, headless CMS, 6 case studies, local SEO). Nine months later, organic traffic grows and requests reach 12 per month, 6 of them qualified, a +100% increase in qualified leads. Cost per qualified lead drops to around 120 EUR. On an average engagement value of 18,000 EUR, two extra signed engagements cover the investment in under six months.
FAQ
Why does a premium showcase redesign cost more than 12,000 EUR? Because the price does not buy pages but a strategy: conversion-focused UX, content that proves expertise and a fast technical base. A 3,000 EUR site will rarely generate more leads than today.
How long before SEO results show? Expect 4 to 9 months for a clear organic traffic increase on competitive queries, provided you publish content regularly. Technical gains (speed, mobile) are immediate.
Headless CMS or is WordPress enough? For a firm publishing 1-2 pieces per month, a headless CMS (Strapi, Sanity) offers superior security and performance. WordPress remains valid if your team already masters it, at a slightly lower budget.
What maintenance budget should I plan after launch? A maintenance plan of 150-350 EUR/month covers security, updates, small changes and Core Web Vitals monitoring. It is the most profitable line to protect the initial investment.
Can payment be staged? Yes: the common schedule is 30% at kickoff, 40% at mockup sign-off, 30% at delivery. A maintenance plan then smooths costs across the year.
Let's scope your project. Give us your page count, lead goals and indicative budget, and we'll frame the redesign. 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.
