The verdict in three sentences
In Galway, an immigration and relocation firm website costs, as a 2026 ballpark, 4 000 to 18 000 EUR with a local agency and 1 200 to 5 000 EUR with a freelancer, often without copywriting. Kolonell delivers a site at a fixed price of 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 EUR, native English or French copy included, in 3 to 4 weeks on Starter and Growth. For a small firm, the real comparison is made with copywriting included and over 3 years, not on the build price alone.
How much does a Galway website cost by provider?
Prudent ballparks, based on public rate cards of agencies in Galway and the west of Ireland, minimum project sizes on Clutch.co, published hourly rates (often 55 to 95 EUR per hour in Galway, more in Dublin) and rates shown on Upwork. Many Galway businesses also consult Dublin agencies. Irish quotes are often ex VAT at 23 %.
| Criterion | Galway agency | Local freelancer | Kolonell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build cost, 2026 ballpark | 4 000 to 18 000 EUR | 1 200 to 5 000 EUR | 2 700 / 4 500 / 8 200 EUR, fixed |
| Page copywriting | Often optional | Rarely included | Native English or French, included |
| Hour outside scope | Often 55 to 95 EUR | Often 35 to 60 EUR | Quoted before any work |
| Usual timeline | 6 to 12 weeks | 4 to 8 weeks | 3 to 4 weeks, Premium usually 4 to 6 |
| Project manager | Yes | No, single contact | Yes, calls at your hour |
| On-site photos | Sometimes | Rare | No: your images or a local photographer |
| Ownership | Check | Check | Domain in your name, access handed over |
To be frank: a good Galway freelancer can deliver a site for less than our Starter. What Kolonell adds is native copywriting, a project manager, a fixed price and the handover of all access. The team is based in Senegal (GMT), the same time as Ireland in winter and one hour behind in summer; a written update every week and Google Meet calls at your hour. Payment by bank transfer or Wise, 50 % at kickoff, 50 % at delivery. Details are on our international offer.
What is the three-year cost for a small firm?
Scenario for a two-person firm on Starter. Since Kolonell maintenance after support is quoted on request, the assumption is the same on both sides.
| Item over 36 months | Small Galway agency | Kolonell Starter |
|---|---|---|
| Build | 7 500 EUR | 2 700 EUR |
| Maintenance (same assumption) | 80 EUR per month over 33 months, 2 640 EUR | 2 640 EUR, quoted on request |
| 4 added guides (housing, schools, healthcare, transport) | 5 hours at 75 EUR, 375 EUR | Quoted beforehand, assumption 300 EUR |
| Portraits | 450 EUR | Galway photographer booked separately, 450 EUR |
| Third-party booking tool | Assumption 10 EUR per month, 360 EUR | 360 EUR |
| Indicative total | 11 325 EUR | 6 450 EUR |
These amounts are a basis for comparison, not a quote.
What does Galway specifically require?
Galway is one of Europe's major medtech hubs, with sites of international manufacturers and many young companies in the Parkmore and Ballybrit business parks. Add researchers at the University of Galway and ATU, plus creative and tourism profiles. Your clients mix quality engineers recruited abroad, researchers on contract, spouses looking for work and families discovering a notoriously tight rental market. Some settle in Connemara, where Irish is the everyday language: a guide that explains this is reassuring.
The site separates two trades. Immigration advice concerns employment permits (Critical Skills or General Employment Permit) issued by the Department of Enterprise, the routes for researchers and the residence permissions handled by the immigration services of the Department of Justice. Ireland has no dedicated regulator for immigration advisers; solicitors answer to their own regulator. Relocation covers housing, schools, the PPS number, a GP and banking, with no legal advice.
| Key page | What it must say | Suggested tier |
|---|---|---|
| Services by profile | Engineer, researcher, family, spouse | Starter 2 700 EUR |
| Medtech employer offer | Modules, service lead times, HR contact | Growth 4 500 EUR |
| Who does what | Your role, your partner solicitor's role | Growth 4 500 EUR |
| Housing and area guides | Salthill, Knocknacarra, Oranmore, Connemara | Up to 6 guides on Growth |
| Full French version | For French-speaking recruits | Premium 8 200 EUR |
| Applicant area with documents | Upload and case tracking | Custom application, quoted on request |
Compliance, factually. The GDPR and Ireland's Data Protection Act 2018 apply; the website form is limited to name, contact, profile and preferred arrival date, never the passport. The European Accessibility Act, applicable since 28 June 2025, exempts microenterprises providing services, but WCAG 2.1 AA remains good practice. No page promises a permit or a timeline. This is not legal advice.
Which questions should you ask before signing?
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- Is copywriting included, or will you write every guide yourself?
- Who holds the domain and hosting after delivery?
- What does an extra guide cost, in hours and in euros?
- Does the provider suggest wording like 'permit guaranteed'? If so, turn it down.
- How are client documents received: a secure tool or plain email?
Mini case study
Illustrative example. Siobhán R., a former HR manager in medtech, launched a two-person relocation firm in Galway; a partner solicitor handles permits. A local freelancer quotes 4 200 EUR over 7 weeks, without copywriting; a copywriter would charge 1 200 EUR. A Galway agency quotes 9 800 EUR. Kolonell proposes Growth at 4 500 EUR, copywriting and six guides included.
Freelancer plus copywriter: 5 400 EUR. Kolonell: 4 500 EUR, 900 EUR less than the freelancer route and 5 300 EUR less than the agency. The gap with the freelancer stays modest: Siobhán decides on copywriting and timeline.
FAQ
How much does a relocation firm website cost in Galway in 2026?
As a ballpark, 4 000 to 18 000 EUR with a local agency and 1 200 to 5 000 EUR with a freelancer. Kolonell charges 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 EUR, copywriting included.
Isn't a Galway freelancer cheaper?
Sometimes, yes, on the build alone. Add copywriting (often 800 to 1 500 EUR) and project follow-up to compare fairly.
Can the site present employment permits?
Yes, as types of applications, with your partner solicitor's role, from Growth (4 500 EUR). No promise of timeline or decision.
Can you write in Irish?
No, we write native English and French. Irish text is supplied by you or quoted separately.
What is the payment schedule?
50 % at kickoff and 50 % at delivery, by bank transfer or Wise, so 2 250 EUR twice on Growth.
Let's scope your project. Send us your client profiles, partner employers and priority guides, and we come back with a fixed-price tier and a 3 to 4 week timeline. Request your free quote or see the international offer.
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.
