The verdict in three sentences
A Corporate Standard website of 25 to 45 pages with CMS, press room and careers section costs 30,000 to 90,000 GBP in 2026 in London. The most underestimated line item is not design but editorial governance: validation workflow, roles and content migration. Expect 12 to 16 weeks of delivery and 400 to 900 GBP/month in maintenance to protect the site's lifespan.
What the 30,000-90,000 GBP budget covers
A corporate website is not a brochure: it is a reputation, recruitment and press-relations tool. The budget breaks down by functional lot, which makes trade-offs easy.
| Item | Scope | 2026 cost (GBP) |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery & UX | Workshops, sitemap, wireframes | 3,500 - 8,000 |
| Art direction | Design system, key mockups | 5,000 - 12,000 |
| CMS build | 25-45 pages, reusable components | 9,000 - 22,000 |
| Press room | Releases, media kit, RSS | 3,000 - 6,500 |
| Careers section | Jobs, applications, ATS | 3,500 - 9,000 |
| SEO & performance | Metadata, Core Web Vitals, sitemap | 2,500 - 5,000 |
| QA & go-live | Testing, accessibility, training | 3,000 - 4,000 |
A company aiming for the top of the range often adds a product configurator, an investor relations area or ERP integration, which pushes the project into a Premium tier (60,000 GBP and up).
Editorial governance: the real differentiator
A validation workflow prevents non-compliant publishing and saves communication teams significant time. Here are the typical levels and their impact.
| Element | Without governance | With CMS workflow |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial roles | Single admin | Author / approver / publisher |
| Publishing delay | 2-5 days | A few hours |
| Error risk | High | Low (mandatory review) |
| Traceability | None | Version history |
| Monthly cost | 0 | Included in 400-900 GBP maintenance |
Mini case study
Sarah, COO of a 320-employee industrial firm in London, ran an old site where every change went through an agency at 110 GBP/hour, about 6 hours a month (660 GBP). After a 42,000 GBP build with CMS and workflow, her team publishes independently. Direct saving: 7,920 GBP/year in ad-hoc work, plus two management hires attributed to the new careers section in year one. The site pays for itself in time and recruitment gains in under 24 months.
FAQ
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How long does a corporate website project take?
Between 12 and 16 weeks for a Corporate Standard of 25 to 45 pages. Discovery and content production are the stages that most extend timelines if the client is not engaged.
What is the price difference between an agency and a digital studio?
An independent studio often bills 20 to 30% less than a large agency, but with fewer SLA guarantees. For a mid-market firm the gap runs from 30,000 GBP (studio) to 90,000 GBP (structured agency) for comparable scope.
Is maintenance really mandatory?
Yes for security: CMS updates, patches, backups. Budget 400 to 900 GBP/month depending on traffic and languages. Without maintenance, the risk of breaches and downtime rises sharply from year two.
Can payment be staged?
Yes, typically 30% at kickoff, 40% mid-project, 30% at delivery. Some firms prefer a build + run subscription smoothing the budget over 24 months.
Do we need an investor relations area?
Only if the company reports financial results or is preparing a transaction. Otherwise a solid press room is enough for reputation and media relations.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your scope (page count, languages, press room or careers) and indicative budget, and we will define a corporate website worthy of your brand. 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.
