The verdict in three sentences
In Montreux, a dental practice website redesign pays off as soon as older, anxious or English-speaking patients struggle to find a phone number, opening hours or a booking button on their phone. Riviera and Lausanne agencies often quote CHF 14,000 to 32,000 for this kind of project, while Kolonell's fixed grid is CHF 2,700, 4,500 or 8,200, delivered in 3 to 4 weeks once content is ready. The best return comes from accessibility (WCAG 2.2 AA) and mobile speed, provided the pages that already rank on Google survive the switch.
Is your site holding back older or anxious patients?
A patient in pain, or dreading a first visit, reads quickly and poorly. A Riviera patient base mixes retirees, families from Clarens or Chernex and international residents: the site has to work for all of them, zoomed in or in English. These are the criteria we check before pricing a redesign.
| Criterion | WCAG 2.2 AA or web benchmark | Why it matters in a practice |
|---|---|---|
| Text contrast | At least 4.5:1 for body text | Opening hours and instructions readable for low-vision patients |
| Resizing | Text readable at 200% with no loss of content | Patients who zoom on their phone |
| Touch targets | At least 24 x 24 px (criterion 2.5.8) | The Call button hit on the first try |
| Visible focus | Focus not obscured (criterion 2.4.11) | Keyboard or assistive technology navigation |
| Forms | Clear labels and error messages | Appointment requests without dead ends |
| Images | Alt text on meaningful photos | Screen readers on treatment pages |
| Mobile speed | LCP under 2.5 s (Core Web Vitals) | A patient with an emergency on a weak connection |
For a private practice, WCAG 2.2 AA is treated here as a quality target, not a cited legal obligation. The other redesign signals are familiar: an incomplete English version, an undated CHF fee guide, whitening or implant copy too promotional for the objectivity requirement of the MedBG, and lost Search Console access.
What budget should you plan on the Riviera?
| Provider | Redesign range 2026 (ballpark) | Stated timeline | Accessibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lausanne or Riviera agency | CHF 14,000 to 32,000 | 8 to 14 weeks | Audit often an option, CHF 1,500 to 4,000 |
| Regional studio (Vevey, Montreux) | CHF 8,000 to 16,000 | 6 to 10 weeks | Partial, depends on the template |
| Freelancer | CHF 4,000 to 9,000 | 4 to 8 weeks | Variable |
| Kolonell Starter | CHF 2,700 | 3 to 4 weeks | Core good practice targeted |
| Kolonell Growth | CHF 4,500 | 3 to 4 weeks | Core good practice, full 301 map |
| Kolonell Premium | CHF 8,200 | 3 to 4 weeks | The multilingual tier, languages set in the quote |
Local ranges come from typical agency quotes and public agency rate pages. Every Kolonell tier includes a project manager reachable in your time zone, native English or French copywriting, delivery in 3 to 4 weeks and 3 months of support. A formal accessibility audit by an independent auditor remains a third-party cost. The tiers are set out on the international offer page.
On quote: online booking, patient portal, recall reminders and practice management software integrations (Dentally, Exact or Open Dental-type tools). They are embedded or linked, never rebuilt inside a fixed-grid site. Note that a vendor's booking widget can itself fail contrast or keyboard checks, so test it before signing.
How does the redesign run, week by week?
- Week 1: URL inventory, Search Console export, quick accessibility audit of the current site, list of pages to keep.
- Week 2: site structure, 301 redirect map, mobile mock-ups tested zoomed in.
- Week 3: French and English copy, build, image compression.
- Week 4: compliance review by the practice, keyboard and screen reader tests, switch outside the busiest booking weeks.
| Risk | Warning sign | Mitigation |
|---|---|---|
| SEO traffic loss | Implant or emergency pages dropping out of Google | Inventory, one 301 per old URL, 404 monitoring for 4 weeks |
| Fee guide migration | Old prices copied over unchanged | CHF fees reviewed and dated by the practice |
| Non-objective advertising | Superlatives, promised results | Review by the dentist before go-live |
| Specialist titles | Orthodontist or periodontist shown without a registered title | Checked by the practice before the switch |
| Sensitive data | A form asking for medical history | Name, contact, short reason only (nLPD) |
| Tracking pixels | Ad pixel on a treatment page | Review with the privacy adviser |
| Downtime | Site unavailable on a weekday morning | Evening DNS switch, rollback ready |
Before/after photos and testimonials are published only where advertising rules allow them, with written consent. After go-live, the Google Business Profile, opening hours and emergency number must match the site exactly. This is not legal advice.
When is a Riviera or Lausanne agency the better choice?
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A local agency fits better if you want a certified accessibility audit inside the contract, working sessions at the practice, a team photo shoot or a custom patient portal. For a clear scope and a fixed budget, a free quote request with Kolonell lets you compare line by line.
Mini case study
Illustrative example: Dr Julien Moret runs the fictional Cabinet dentaire des Rives de Clarens, where a large share of patients are expatriates and international residents. The current site has 26 pages, a 6.8 MB home page and no complete English version. He picks Premium at CHF 8,200 (the multilingual tier, languages set in the quote: French and English) and adds an accessibility audit by an independent auditor at CHF 1,500 (third-party cost, market assumption). Over 3 years he adds maintenance at CHF 90 a month for 33 months, or CHF 2,970 (market assumption; Kolonell maintenance after the 3 included months on quote). Total: 8,200 + 1,500 + 2,970 = CHF 12,670, against 22,000 + 2,970 = CHF 24,970 for the agency quote he received. Target: a home page under 1.5 MB, 78% lighter.
FAQ
How much does a Montreux dental practice website redesign cost?
Allow CHF 14,000 to 32,000 with a local agency, CHF 4,000 to 9,000 with a freelancer, and CHF 2,700 to 8,200 with Kolonell. Online booking and integrations stay on quote.
Is WCAG 2.2 AA mandatory for a private practice?
We treat it as a quality target, not a cited obligation. It still helps in practice: 4.5:1 contrast and buttons of at least 24 px make a real difference for older patients.
How soon is the redesign live?
In 3 to 4 weeks once content is ready, switch included. Add 1 week if an external auditor is involved.
Do we need an English site for international patients?
On the Riviera it is often useful. Two languages fall under Premium at CHF 8,200; Growth at CHF 4,500 covers one language.
Can we keep our booking software?
Yes, it is embedded or linked on a separate quote line. Test its accessibility on 2 or 3 booking journeys before the switch.
Let's scope your project. An accessible, fast redesign of your Montreux dental practice website from CHF 2,700 to 8,200, live in 3 to 4 weeks. 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.
