The verdict in three sentences
In Dakar in 2026, a professional business website costs from 250,000 FCFA (starter) to 2,500,000 FCFA (premium), with hosting at 15,000 to 40,000 FCFA/month. Since 60 % of traffic comes from mobile, often on 3G, a mobile-first site under 1 MB is the baseline condition to avoid losing visitors. The real local differentiator: integrating Wave and Orange Money mobile payment and choosing the .sn or .com domain.
Pricing grid by tier
Here are 2026 order-of-magnitude figures for a serious Dakar agency, from a simple site to an optimized premium build.
| Tier | 2026 Price (FCFA) | Pages | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | 250,000 - 500,000 | 3 - 5 | 2 - 3 weeks |
| Growth | 700,000 - 1,200,000 | 6 - 12 + blog | 3 - 4 weeks |
| Premium | 1,500,000 - 2,500,000 | 12+ + animations | 4 - 6 weeks |
The Growth tier is the most requested by Senegalese SMEs: it includes a blog, Google Analytics, and a local SEO foundation. Premium adds advanced animations, deeper SEO, and often an e-commerce or booking module.
Hosting, domain, and annual maintenance
Cost doesn't stop at build. Here are the recurring items to budget over 12 months.
| Item | 2026 Cost (FCFA) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Managed hosting | 15,000 - 40,000 | Monthly |
| .sn domain | 20,000 - 35,000 | Annual |
| .com domain | 8,000 - 15,000 | Annual |
| Maintenance (updates, security) | 25,000 - 75,000 | Monthly |
| Local SEO (optional) | 75,000 - 200,000 | Monthly |
| SSL certificate | included | Annual |
The .sn domain reassures local customers and strengthens regional SEO; .com targets a broader audience or the diaspora. Many SMEs take both and redirect.
Mini case study
Moussa, manager of an office-supplies SME in Dakar, picks a Growth site at 950,000 FCFA with hosting at 25,000 FCFA/month and maintenance at 40,000 FCFA/month. His site loads in 1.8 s on 3G thanks to an 820 KB page weight. Within 4 months he receives 35 quote requests/month via the form and WhatsApp, 8 of which convert to average orders of 180,000 FCFA. That's 1,440,000 FCFA of monthly revenue generated by the site: the initial investment is recouped in the first full month of activity.
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FAQ
How much does a basic business site cost in Dakar in 2026?
Between 250,000 and 500,000 FCFA for a 3-to-5-page starter. A Growth site with blog and basic SEO costs 700,000 to 1,200,000 FCFA.
Why is mobile-first so important in Senegal?
Because 60 % of traffic is mobile and often on 3G. A heavy site drives visitors away: aim for a page weight under 1 MB and a load under 3 s on 3G.
Can you integrate Wave and Orange Money on a business site?
Yes, even a brochure site can add a Wave/Orange Money payment link or a mini-order module. It's a strong differentiator versus sites that only offer contact.
Should I get a .sn or .com domain?
.sn (20,000-35,000 FCFA/year) strengthens local trust and regional SEO; .com (8,000-15,000 FCFA/year) targets broad. Many SMEs take both.
What annual maintenance budget should I plan?
Expect 25,000 to 75,000 FCFA/month for maintenance and 15,000 to 40,000 FCFA/month for hosting, roughly 500,000 to 1,400,000 FCFA/year depending on the level of support.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your sector, desired page count, and whether you want Wave/Orange Money payment, and we'll price a business site (250,000 to 2,500,000 FCFA) deliverable in 2 to 6 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.
