The verdict in three sentences
For an executive search firm in Singapore, the website exists first to reassure regional HR directors of multinationals before a first meeting, then to capture applications from senior candidates without relying on LinkedIn alone. A realistic budget with a local agency sits between 15,000 and 45,000 SGD, plus 6,000 to 12,000 SGD if you want a real candidate portal. The most overlooked item is PDPA compliance, mandatory as soon as you store CVs.
What an executive search firm website costs in Singapore
Prices depend mostly on three factors: whether you need a candidate portal with CV upload, the number of sector expertise pages and the language coverage (English, often Mandarin, sometimes Bahasa). The ranges below are 2026 market estimates observed among Singapore agencies and freelancers.
| Component (2026 market estimate) | Range in SGD | Indicative timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate site, 8 to 12 pages, English | 15,000 to 25,000 SGD | 4 to 5 weeks |
| Premium site with sector pages and case studies | 25,000 to 45,000 SGD | 6 to 7 weeks |
| Candidate portal (account, CV upload, alerts) | 6,000 to 12,000 SGD | +2 weeks |
| ATS connector (job feed import) | 3,000 to 8,000 SGD | +1 week |
| PDPA compliance, notices, consents | 2,000 to 5,000 SGD | in parallel |
| Mandarin version | 4,000 to 9,000 SGD | +1 to 2 weeks |
| Solo freelancer, WordPress theme | 5,000 to 12,000 SGD | 3 to 4 weeks |
At Kolonell, the 11/10/2026 price grid places this type of site in Growth (1,200,000 to 2,000,000 FCFA, i.e. 1,830 to 3,050 EUR) or Premium (2,000,000 to 3,500,000 FCFA, i.e. 3,050 to 5,340 EUR) when the candidate portal and full bilingual coverage are included. The final quote depends on scope, not a fixed package.
The pages that win mandates
An HR director considering handing over a CFO search looks at four things: your sectors, your placement track record, your method and confidentiality. A senior candidate looks for openings, discretion and a human contact. The site has to serve both audiences without mixing their journeys.
| Page | Audience | Commercial role | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sector expertise (banking, tech, maritime, family offices) | HR directors, CEOs | Prove specialisation, rank for 'executive search fintech Singapore' | High |
| Method and replacement guarantee | HR directors | Answer the fee objection (25 to 33% of first-year salary) | High |
| Anonymised placements | HR directors | Credibility without exposing clients | High |
| Current openings | Candidates | Recurring traffic and CV database | Medium |
| Speculative application | Candidates | Talent pool for future mandates | Medium |
| Singapore executive salary benchmark | Both | Reference content, inbound links | Medium |
| 'Brief us on a search' form | HR directors | Direct conversion into a meeting | High |
The salary benchmark is often the page that earns the most links from regional business media. Updated once a year, it also feeds your LinkedIn posts.
PDPA and CV security
Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act requires a firm collecting CVs online to obtain consent for a stated purpose, appoint a Data Protection Officer, define a retention period (often 2 years) and let candidates access and correct their data. Transfers outside Singapore must offer comparable protection. On the technical side, plan HTTPS everywhere, attachments stored outside the public folder and automatic purging of expired applications. These points add a few days but avoid a major reputational risk in a business built on discretion.
For search, the Kolonell SEO Growth plan at 200,000 FCFA per month (about 300 EUR) covers the sector pages, the salary benchmark and the job pages. Details are on the SEO page.
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*Illustrative example.* Daniel, partner at a 6-consultant executive search firm in Singapore, places around 24 executives a year with an average fee of 60,000 SGD per mission. He invests 32,000 SGD in a premium site with a candidate portal and roughly 450 SGD a month in SEO, about 37,400 SGD in year one. If the site brings just one extra mandate a year through the sector pages and the 'brief us' form, it generates 60,000 SGD in fees. The investment is covered by that first mandate, and the CV pool cuts sourcing time by about 10 hours per search.
FAQ
How long does it take to launch the site?
Allow 5 to 7 weeks for a bilingual site with a candidate portal. A version without the portal can go live in 4 weeks if content is ready.
Do we need a candidate portal or is a form enough?
A form with an attachment is enough below 300 applications a year. Beyond that, a portal at 6,000 to 12,000 SGD stops profiles getting lost in an inbox.
Is PDPA compliance mandatory for a recruitment site?
Yes, as soon as you collect personal data. Fines can reach 10% of annual Singapore turnover for larger firms, so the consent flow must be live before launch.
Can the site connect to our ATS?
Most ATS platforms expose an API or XML feed. The connector usually costs 3,000 to 8,000 SGD depending on the format.
Is SEO useful in a relationship-driven business?
Yes for sector and salary queries, which attract both HR directors and executives. A measurable effect usually appears within 4 to 6 months.
Let's scope your project. Send us your sectors, application volume and language needs, and we will return a scope priced within the Kolonell grid with a realistic timeline. 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.
