The verdict in three sentences
A multipage corporate website (25 to 40 pages) for a Toronto industrial SME costs 9,000 to 22,000 EUR (ex. VAT) in 2026. The price hinges mainly on the CMS (headless vs WordPress), the editorial governance and the multi-level approval workflow. On a B2B sales cycle where a contract is worth 50,000 to 300,000 EUR, a few qualified leads a year are enough to justify the investment.
What drives the price of a corporate website in 2026
A corporate website isn't an enlarged brochure: it's a credibility, recruitment and press-relations tool. The budget breaks down as follows.
| Line item | 2026 range (EUR ex. VAT) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Scoping / architecture (25-40 pages) | 1,500 - 3,500 | Sitemap, workflow |
| Multipage UI design | 2,500 - 5,500 | Templates per page type |
| Development + CMS | 3,500 - 8,000 | Headless or WordPress |
| Press + careers sections | 1,000 - 2,500 | Dedicated modules |
| SEO + content migration | 1,200 - 3,000 | Redirects, SEO rework |
| Total | 9,000 - 22,000 | Depending on scope |
The careers section is often decisive for an industrial SME under hiring pressure: a well-designed jobs module lowers candidate acquisition cost.
Headless CMS or WordPress: the structuring choice
The CMS determines the 3-year cost of ownership, not just the upfront price.
| Criterion | WordPress | Headless CMS (Sanity/Strapi) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 upfront (EUR ex. VAT) | 9,000 - 15,000 | 14,000 - 22,000 |
| Timeline | 8-10 wks | 10-12 wks |
| Editorial governance | Good | Excellent (workflow) |
| Performance / security | Fair | High |
| Monthly maintenance | 150 - 250 EUR | 200 - 350 EUR |
| Multisite / multilingual | Possible | Native |
For a single-brand SME, WordPress remains excellent value. For a group with subsidiaries, multilingual needs and security requirements, headless justifies its premium through governance and performance.
Mini case study
Claire, CFO of a 90-employee industrial SME in Toronto, budgets a 32-page site with press and careers sections. Chosen quote: 16,500 EUR ex. VAT on a headless CMS, maintenance 280 EUR/month. The site generates 18 qualified quote requests in year one, 3 of them converted into average contracts of 120,000 EUR. Total year-1 cost: 16,500 + (280 x 12) = 19,860 EUR. On a single signed contract, ROI exceeds 6x; on three, it becomes almost pointless to calculate, it's so high.
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FAQ
How much does a 25-40 page corporate website cost in Toronto in 2026?
Between 9,000 and 22,000 EUR (ex. VAT) depending on CMS, governance and modules (press, careers). An industrial SME often lands around 14,000 to 17,000 EUR.
Should I choose WordPress or a headless CMS?
WordPress for a single-brand structure on a controlled budget; headless (Sanity, Strapi) for multilingual, multisite or advanced security and workflow requirements.
What timeline for a corporate project?
Allow 8 to 12 weeks, including 2 to 3 for scoping and editorial governance. The multi-level approval workflow lengthens the schedule but secures quality.
What is maintenance and how much does it cost?
Maintenance covers updates, security and enhancements: 150 to 350 EUR/month depending on CMS and service level.
How do I measure a corporate website's ROI?
By tracking qualified B2B leads and applications generated. On industrial contracts of 50,000-300,000 EUR, one to three converted leads a year are enough to pay for the project.
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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.
