The verdict in three sentences
In Palm Beach, an immigration and relocation firm website built by a county agency costs, as a 2026 ballpark, 15 000 to 60 000 USD, often with a client portal billed in the same package. Kolonell builds a restrained site written for a wealthy, discreet clientele (profile pages, a page for family offices, settling-in guides, a minimal form) for a fixed price of 2 900 USD, 4 900 USD or 8 900 USD, delivered in 3 to 4 weeks on Starter and Growth. To compare fairly, isolate the client portal in the agency's quote, then look at the 3-year total cost.
What do Palm Beach agencies, freelancers and Kolonell charge?
Our ranges are prudent ballparks, drawn from public rate cards of agencies in Palm Beach County and Boca Raton, minimum project sizes on Clutch.co, published hourly rates (often 125 to 200 USD per hour) and Upwork profiles. No figure is attributed to a named agency.
| Criterion | Palm Beach or Boca Raton agency | Local freelancer | Kolonell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build cost, 2026 ballpark | 15 000 to 60 000 USD | 4 000 to 12 000 USD | 2 900 USD / 4 900 USD / 8 900 USD, fixed |
| Hour outside scope | Often 125 to 200 USD | Often 70 to 130 USD | Quoted before any work |
| Usual timeline | 10 to 16 weeks | 6 to 10 weeks | 3 to 4 weeks, Premium usually 4 to 6 |
| Client portal | Often bundled | Rarely | Quoted on request, or a secure third-party tool |
| Spanish or Portuguese pages | Partner translator | Rarely | Supplied by you or quoted separately |
| Office and team shoot | Offered | Sometimes | No: a local photographer you book |
| Ownership | Check | Check | Domain in your name, access handed over |
A project manager follows you in your time zone: Google Meet calls at your hour, a written update every week. The team is based in Senegal (GMT), 4 hours ahead of Florida in summer and 5 in winter. Payment by bank transfer or Wise, 50 % at kickoff, 50 % at delivery. The three tiers are described on our international offer.
What does the site cost over three years?
Kolonell maintenance after the support period is quoted on request, so we put the same maintenance assumption in both columns.
| Item over 36 months | Palm Beach agency | Kolonell Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Website build | 32 000 USD | 4 900 USD |
| Spanish pages | 2 200 USD | Independent translator, assumption 1 600 USD |
| Maintenance (same assumption) | 200 USD per month over 33 months, 6 600 USD | 6 600 USD, quoted on request |
| Page updates after a rule change | 12 hours at 175 USD, 2 100 USD | Quoted beforehand, assumption 1 200 USD |
| Partner portraits | 1 500 USD | Local photographer, 1 500 USD |
| Indicative total | 44 400 USD | 15 800 USD |
These amounts set out a method; your actual quote will depend on scope.
What does a firm serving Palm Beach clients need?
The county brings together wealthy families from New York and Europe, family offices and investment firms based in West Palm Beach, investors buying a residence or a business, and the staff they bring over. The requests to present, never promise, range from EB-5 or E-2 investor matters to executive transfers and status questions for spouses and children. Relocation covers private schools, housing between Palm Beach, Jupiter and Boca Raton, insurance, vehicles and settling the family in.
Discretion drives the design: no client names, no photos of residences, no recognizable case studies. The site reassures through clear roles, processes and contacts.
| Item | Starter 2 900 USD | Growth 4 900 USD | Premium 8 900 USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profile pages (investor, transferred executive, family) | One shared page | One page per profile | Profile pages with steps and documents to prepare |
| Family office and employer page | Short | Process and dedicated contact | Full journey and proposal request |
| Who does what page (attorneys, relocation team) | Included | Included, detailed | Included, by profile |
| Settling-in guides | 2 guides | Up to 6 guides | Structured library |
| Form | Minimal | Sorted by profile, no wealth data | Sorted by profile and language, pointing to a secure tool |
| Bilingual FR/EN site | No | No | Included |
| Support | 3 months | 3 months | 6 months |
Compliance, factually. Only attorneys and representatives accredited by the Department of Justice within recognized organizations give immigration legal advice; the relocation team does not. The 'notario' risk calls for precise words. For a law firm, advertising falls under the Florida Bar's rules, known to be detailed: past results, client reviews and specialist titles are checked before publishing. The site promises no visa, no green card and no timeline. Attorney confidentiality and data sensitivity argue for a minimal form and documents sent through a secure tool, never by plain email. The ADA and WCAG 2.1 AA are the accessibility benchmarks. This is not legal advice.
Which red flags should you spot in a quote?
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- A client portal 'included' with no host, no described security and no maintenance cost.
- Case studies with client names or photos offered to 'build trust'.
- Wording such as 'green card secured' or 'case processed in X months'.
- A chatbot answering legal questions in place of an attorney.
- Domain, hosting or analytics accounts in the agency's name.
Mini case study
Illustrative example. Jonathan M., managing partner of a two-partner immigration law firm in West Palm Beach, works for international families and family offices, with a relocation coordinator. A local agency quotes 38 000 USD over 16 weeks, client portal included. Kolonell proposes Growth at 4 900 USD, plus 1 600 USD of Spanish translation; for documents, the firm keeps a secure third-party tool at about 50 USD per month, 1 800 USD over 36 months, and postpones the custom portal.
With the same maintenance assumption (6 600 USD on each side), the 3-year total is 44 600 USD for the agency versus 14 900 USD, a 29 700 USD gap. The comparison is not like for like, since the agency includes a portal: Jonathan knows it and will price one separately when his case volume justifies it.
FAQ
What does an immigration firm website cost in Palm Beach in 2026?
As a ballpark, 15 000 to 60 000 USD with a county agency and 4 000 to 12 000 USD with a freelancer. Kolonell charges 2 900 USD, 4 900 USD or 8 900 USD at a fixed price.
Can you build a client portal?
Yes, as a custom application quoted on request. Many firms start with a secure third-party tool costing a few dozen dollars a month.
How do you protect client discretion?
No names, no residence photos, anonymized cases approved by you. The Growth form (4 900 USD) is limited to profile, language and preferred contact method.
Who approves the legal pages?
Your attorneys, against Florida Bar rules. We write native English, with a review built into the 3 to 4 week timeline.
How is the project paid?
By bank transfer or Wise, 50 % at kickoff and 50 % at delivery, so two payments of 2 450 USD on Growth.
Let's scope your project. Send us your client profiles, your languages and your position on a client portal, 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.

