The verdict in three sentences
For a distribution group in Abidjan, the website is no longer a showcase but a corporate tool: brand image, supplier portal, newsroom and brand pages. In 2026, an institutional redesign with a governance CMS costs between 4,000,000 and 9,000,000 FCFA, delivered in 8 to 12 weeks. The often-underestimated item is monthly maintenance (150,000 to 350,000 FCFA) that guarantees security, updates and availability.
2026 redesign budget breakdown
Cost depends on the number of modules (supplier portal, press, careers) and the level of editorial governance expected.
| Module | Content | Price FCFA | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate base + CMS | Home, group, brands, news | 4,000,000 - 5,500,000 | 6-8 wks |
| Supplier portal | Dedicated portal, tenders, docs | + 1,500,000 - 2,500,000 | +3-4 wks |
| Newsroom | Press releases, media kit, contacts | + 800,000 - 1,500,000 | +2 wks |
| Careers area | Openings, online applications | + 700,000 - 1,200,000 | +2 wks |
| FR/EN multilingual | Full i18n, hreflang | + 1,000,000 - 1,800,000 | +2-3 wks |
Operation and recurring costs
A high-traffic corporate site requires robust hosting and continuous content governance.
| Recurring item | Monthly price FCFA | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| High-availability hosting | 60,000 - 150,000 | CDN, SSL, backups, uptime |
| Maintenance + security | 150,000 - 350,000 | Fixes, monitoring, support |
| Editorial governance | 100,000 - 250,000 | Publishing, validation workflow |
| Quarterly evolutions | on quote | New modules, campaigns |
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Ms. Kouassi, communications director of an Abidjan distribution group (7 brands, 1,200 staff), leads the redesign. Old site: static pages, no supplier portal, updated by the vendor on every price change (billed per task). Chosen budget: 6,800,000 FCFA (base + suppliers + press + FR/EN), maintenance 250,000 FCFA/month. Immediate gain: the team publishes itself via the CMS, saving the 180,000 FCFA/intervention previously billed, about 1,800,000 FCFA/year across 10 interventions. The supplier portal digitizes 40 tenders a year, cutting the cycle from 3 weeks to 8 days.
FAQ
Why a governance CMS rather than a simple site? A group publishes often and with many hands: a multi-level validation workflow prevents errors and keeps a consistent brand. It's essential once 3+ people contribute content.
Is a supplier portal really worth it? Yes: it centralizes tenders, documents and approvals, cutting the procurement cycle by weeks. For a group handling dozens of tenders a year, the time saved runs into millions of FCFA.
How long does a redesign take? Expect 8 to 12 weeks for a corporate base + 2 to 4 modules, in sprints with weekly reviews. Multilingual and the supplier portal are the items that extend the timeline most.
Can we keep our domain and content? Yes: we migrate domain, content and 301 redirects to preserve your SEO. A poorly migrated redesign can drop traffic 30-50%, hence the importance of the redirect plan.
Is maintenance mandatory? Technically no, but an unmaintained corporate site becomes vulnerable and slow. The 150,000-350,000 FCFA/month plan covers security, fixes and availability, critical for a group's image.
Let's scope your project. Specify your modules (suppliers, press, careers), multilingual needs and traffic volume, and we'll frame a redesign between 4,000,000 and 9,000,000 FCFA. 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.
