The verdict in three sentences
A website for an engineering consultancy in Yaoundé costs 1,500,000 to 3,000,000 FCFA in 2026 (about 2,290 to 4,570 EUR), over 5 to 7 weeks, with 20,000 FCFA of hosting per month. Its main job is to reassure donor shortlisting panels (AfDB, World Bank, AFD) and international firms looking for a local partner, who check references online before building a shortlist. A portfolio of mapped projects and up-to-date expert CVs matter more than a polished homepage.
What shortlisting panels check
In an expression of interest, an evaluator often receives 15 to 40 submissions. They visit applicants' websites to confirm declared references, the reality of the team and the specialisation. A missing site, or one last updated in 2018, raises doubts.
| Criterion | Missing or outdated site | Donor-ready site |
|---|---|---|
| Project references | Undated PDF list | 25 to 60 mapped project pages, value, client, year |
| Key experts | Not shown | Short CVs: degrees, years of experience, languages |
| Technical fields | Vague list | Roads, water, buildings, utilities, impact studies |
| Donors served | Not mentioned | AfDB, World Bank, FEICOM, municipalities |
| Tenders section | None | Watch list, expressions of interest, consortium contact |
| English version | None | Full, useful for English-speaking partners |
Detailed pricing by level
| Item | Essential (FCFA) | Standard (FCFA) | Advanced (FCFA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design and development (8 to 15 pages) | 800,000 | 1,100,000 | 1,400,000 |
| Interactive reference map | 250,000 | 350,000 | 450,000 |
| Project pages (data entry included) | 25 pages: 200,000 | 40 pages: 300,000 | 60 pages: 400,000 |
| Expert CVs | 10 profiles: 100,000 | 20 profiles: 150,000 | 30 profiles: 200,000 |
| Tenders and partnerships section | 150,000 | 200,000 | 250,000 |
| English version | Not included | 300,000 | 300,000 |
| Total | 1,500,000 (2,290 EUR) | 2,400,000 (3,660 EUR) | 3,000,000 (4,570 EUR) |
Hosting costs 20,000 FCFA per month (about 30 EUR), SSL and backups included. The standard level suits most firms with 10 to 30 engineers.
Return on investment
An engineering consultancy does not sell online: it wins contracts after shortlisting. The site improves the shortlisting rate and invitations to join consortia. An international firm looking for a local partner in Cameroon almost always starts with an online search, then the references page. A complete site also helps internally: up-to-date CVs and project pages are reused directly in technical proposals, saving 4 to 8 hours per bid.
Mini case study
Jean-Marc Essomba, managing director of an engineering consultancy in Yaoundé, picks the standard level at 2,400,000 FCFA. His team answers 30 expressions of interest a year and spends 6 hours per bid rebuilding CVs and references. The site cuts that by 5 hours: 150 hours saved, about 1,500,000 FCFA at an internal hourly cost of 10,000 FCFA. If the shortlisting rate rises from 20% to 27%, the firm gets 2 more shortlists a year, and a single 40,000,000 FCFA study contract at a 25% margin brings in 10,000,000 FCFA (about 15,250 EUR).
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FAQ
How much does an engineering consultancy website cost in Yaoundé?
Between 1,500,000 and 3,000,000 FCFA depending on project pages, CVs and the English version. The standard level is 2,400,000 FCFA (3,660 EUR).
How long until launch?
Allow 5 to 7 weeks. Gathering references (photos, contract values, completion certificates) is the longest step.
Can we publish references without client approval?
Written approval is preferable, especially for contract values. Otherwise, publish the type of works, region and year without the exact amount.
Is the interactive map worth it?
Yes, it shows geographic coverage at a glance, a criterion often scored in evaluation grids. It costs 250,000 to 450,000 FCFA.
What does 20,000 FCFA of monthly hosting include?
Hosting, SSL, daily backups and monitoring. You can add project pages yourself through the CMS.
Let's scope your project. Send us your reference list and number of key experts: we will price the site, project map and English version, delivered in 5 to 7 weeks. 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.
