The verdict in three sentences
For a law firm in Johannesburg, the site first sells credibility, and price follows editorial depth. In 2026, expect 300,000 FCFA for a serious showcase, 550,000 FCFA with a legal blog and booking, and 1,100,000 FCFA with a secure client portal. A regular legal blog at 75,000 FCFA/month can generate up to 40% more leads in a year.
The price grid by tier
A firm needs rigor and reassurance, not gadgets. Here is the 2026 grid (order of magnitude).
| Tier | Price FCFA | Content | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | 300,000 | Showcase, practice areas, team, contact | 8 days |
| Growth | 550,000 | + legal blog + booking | 10 days |
| Premium | 1,100,000 | + secure client portal + documents | 14 days |
| Custom | 1,500,000+ | + multilingual + billing | 18 days+ |
The Growth tier at 550,000 FCFA is the best value: the legal blog builds authority and attracts searches on specific questions.
The return on the legal blog
Content is a firm's main acquisition engine. Here is the estimated 2026 impact of a blog.
| Metric | Without blog | With blog (12 months) |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly content cost | 0 FCFA | 75,000 FCFA |
| Organic visits / month | 300 | 1,100 |
| Qualified leads / month | 8 | 11 |
| Lead gain | — | +40% |
| Average case value | 250,000 FCFA | 250,000 FCFA |
| New cases / year (est.) | — | +6 to +10 |
At 250,000 FCFA per case, a few extra cases per year easily cover the 900,000 FCFA annual content spend.
The secure client portal
The Premium tier adds an encrypted client portal where the lawyer shares documents, deadlines and case tracking. This professionalizes the relationship, cuts email back-and-forth and justifies the move to 1,100,000 FCFA. In 2026, confidential exchange is a selling point in itself.
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Mini case study
Counsel Awa runs a firm in Johannesburg. She picks the Growth tier at 550,000 FCFA then subscribes to the legal blog at 75,000 FCFA/month. After 12 months, her qualified leads rise from 8 to 11 per month. Over the year she signs 8 extra cases at 250,000 FCFA, i.e. 2,000,000 FCFA in additional revenue, for a total site + content cost of 1,450,000 FCFA.
FAQ
Does a lawyer's site need to be sophisticated?
No, it needs to be clean, fast and reassuring. The Starter showcase at 300,000 FCFA is enough for credibility; the blog then strengthens acquisition.
Is the legal blog worth it?
Yes: at 75,000 FCFA/month it can generate up to 40% more leads over a year. A few cases at 250,000 FCFA easily cover the investment.
What is the secure client portal for?
To share documents and case tracking confidentially. It is included in the Premium tier at 1,100,000 FCFA and professionalizes the relationship.
How long to deliver the site?
Between 8 and 14 days depending on the tier. Starter ships in 8 days, Premium with client portal in 14 days.
Is online booking useful for a firm?
Yes, it filters and qualifies requests before the first meeting. It is included from the Growth tier at 550,000 FCFA.
Let's talk about your project. We will quote a credible firm site and legal blog within 24h, or onboard you as a referral partner. 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.
