The verdict in three sentences
An executive search firm website costs between EUR 3,800 and 8,400 (2,500,000 to 5,500,000 FCFA, about USD 4,100 to 9,100) in 2026 when built by a delivery team in Dakar or Abidjan, and EUR 1,830 more for a candidate portal with CV upload and alerts. The site serves two clients at once: multinationals and regional groups that hand over search mandates, and executives who must trust the firm before sending a CV. A target of 300 qualified executive CVs per quarter is reachable when confidential roles, SEO and LinkedIn are designed together.
What each website level includes
An executive search firm does not sell volume postings like a job board. It sells discretion, knowledge of the leadership market and a placement track record. The site must prove this from the home page.
| Level | Content | 2026 price (EUR) | Lead time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential premium brochure | 8 to 10 pages, practices (finance, sales, industry), team, method, client form | 3,800 to 4,880 | 4 to 6 weeks |
| Bilingual premium brochure | Full second language, anonymised case studies, executive job market blog | 5,340 to 6,860 | 6 to 8 weeks |
| Premium brochure + roles | Role module with country, function and level filters, confidential roles without client name | 6,860 to 8,400 | 8 to 10 weeks |
| Candidate portal option | Candidate account, PDF CV upload, email alerts, consent management (PDPA, GDPR) | + 1,830 | + 3 weeks |
| ATS integration option | Push CVs into your recruitment software via API | + 915 to 2,290 | + 2 weeks |
| Hosting and maintenance | Secure server, backups, updates | 30 to 70 per month | Ongoing |
A second language matters as soon as the firm serves multinationals across regions: regional HR heads in London, Paris or Johannesburg review the site before launching a search tender.
Confidential roles and candidate data protection
The core of an executive search website is confidentiality. A CFO role for a banking subsidiary cannot name the client. The role module must allow a generic title ("CFO, agribusiness group, Southeast Asia"), a description without identifying details and an apply button that reveals nothing.
On data, Singapore's PDPA requires consent, purpose limitation and reasonable security for personal data; GDPR applies as soon as you handle EU candidates. An executive CV holds current salary, employer and contact details: you need explicit consent, a displayed retention period (24 months is common practice) and encrypted storage.
| Feature | Minimal approach | Recommended approach | 2026 extra cost (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CV upload | Form with attachment sent by email | Encrypted storage, consultant-only access | 380 to 610 |
| Consent | Generic checkbox | Dated consent, retention period, deletion right | 150 to 300 |
| Confidential roles | No client name | Anonymised fields, consultant preview before publishing | 300 to 530 |
| Candidate alerts | Manual newsletter | Automatic alerts by function and country | 380 to 610 |
| Analytics | Basic Google Analytics | CV source tracking (LinkedIn, SEO, partners) | 230 to 460 |
Where 300 qualified CVs per quarter come from
A website alone does not generate 100 executive CVs a month. The combination that works in 2026: roles published on the site then shared on LinkedIn by consultants (the firm's page is the landing point), a blog of 2 articles per month on executive pay and market trends, and a "Speculative application" page per function. An active firm publishes 15 to 25 roles per quarter; at 12 to 20 qualified CVs per role, you reach 300 CVs.
Mini case study
Rachel, founder of a 4-consultant executive search firm in Singapore, bills on average 20% of the placed candidate's annual base salary. A CFO placed at EUR 4,600 per month in a regional role represents EUR 55,200 per year, or a fee of EUR 11,040.
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She picks a bilingual site with roles and a candidate portal: EUR 7,620 + 1,830 = EUR 9,450, plus EUR 53 per month of hosting, or EUR 640 per year. First-year investment: EUR 10,090. One extra leadership placement from a CV received through the site, or one mandate from a multinational that reviewed the site, nearly pays back the project. With 2 additional placements over the year, the net gain exceeds EUR 11,900.
FAQ
Isn't a simple EUR 1,500 brochure site enough?
For a firm targeting leadership mandates, no: a generic site without case studies loses tenders to international firms. The credible entry level starts around EUR 3,800.
How much does hosting a candidate portal cost?
Between EUR 30 and 70 per month depending on stored CV volume and backup level. Above 10,000 CVs, plan for the upper end.
Do we need an ATS integrated with the site?
If you handle more than 500 CVs per quarter, yes: integration costs EUR 915 to 2,290 and saves hours of re-entry. Below that, sorting inside the consultant area is enough.
Can the site display salaries?
You can show a range on non-confidential roles. Postings with a salary range usually receive 30 to 40% more applications.
Can we pay in instalments?
Yes, a 3-step schedule (40%, 40%, 20%) is common, paid by bank transfer or card.
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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.
