The verdict in three sentences
In St Peter Port, an immigration and relocation firm website handed to an island agency costs, as a 2026 ballpark, 4 000 to 18 000 GBP, with wide gaps from one quote to the next. Kolonell builds the employer offer, guides on housing and settling in and a minimal intake form for a fixed price of 2 300, 3 900 or 6 900 GBP, in 3 to 4 weeks on Starter and Growth. The right question is the 3-year cost and how the site explains the island's population management regime without promising anything.
Why do Guernsey quotes vary so much?
The island has a few web agencies, freelancers, and studios from Jersey or the south of England that answer tenders. The gaps come mainly from scope: copywriting included or not, number of guides, a client area or not. Our prudent ranges rest on these providers' public rate cards, minimum project sizes on Clutch.co, published day rates (often 450 to 700 GBP per day) and rates visible on Upwork or PeoplePerHour.
| Criterion | Guernsey agency | Freelancer | Kolonell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build cost, 2026 ballpark | 4 000 to 18 000 GBP | 1 800 to 5 500 GBP | 2 300 / 3 900 / 6 900 GBP, fixed |
| Day outside scope | Often 450 to 700 GBP | Often 250 to 400 GBP | Quoted before any work |
| Guide copywriting | Often optional | Rarely included | Native English or French, included |
| Usual timeline | 8 to 12 weeks | 5 to 9 weeks | 3 to 4 weeks, Premium usually 4 to 6 |
| Meetings on the island | Yes | Often | No, Google Meet 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 |
The Kolonell team is based in Senegal (GMT): the same time as Guernsey in winter, one hour behind in summer. Your project manager sends a written update every week. Payment by bank transfer or Wise, 50 % at kickoff, 50 % at delivery. The tiers are set out on our international offer.
What is the three-year cost on Growth?
Since Kolonell maintenance after the 3 months of support is quoted on request, the same assumption applies on both sides.
| Item over 36 months | Guernsey agency (mid range) | Kolonell Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Build | 10 000 GBP | 3 900 GBP |
| Maintenance (same assumption) | 110 GBP per month over 33 months, 3 630 GBP | 3 630 GBP, quoted on request |
| 3 anonymised employer case studies | 6 hours at 90 GBP, 540 GBP | Quoted beforehand, assumption 400 GBP |
| Team photos | 500 GBP | Island photographer booked separately, 500 GBP |
| Third-party secure upload tool | Assumption 12 GBP per month, 432 GBP | 432 GBP |
| Indicative total | 15 102 GBP | 8 862 GBP |
These figures support the comparison; your invoice will depend on the real scope.
What does St Peter Port specifically need?
The island economy rests on fund administration, captive insurance, fiduciary work and wealth management, plus healthcare and hospitality, which also recruit from outside. Your clients are often employers bringing in a fund manager, a nurse or a head chef, who expect end-to-end support. Private individuals compare St Peter Port, St Martin or the north of the island, and sometimes ask about Alderney or Sark, which have their own rules.
Guernsey runs its own population management regime: work permits and the right to occupy housing depend on each person's situation, with a distinction between local market and open market housing, according to the island's regime. The site has to separate advice on permits and status, which belongs to island advocates or professionals entitled to act (check who may), from relocation: housing suited to the status, schools, banking, a GP, registering with island services.
| Your situation | Suitable tier | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Solo consultant, private clients | Starter 2 300 GBP | Services, who does what page, 2 guides |
| Firm of 3 to 8 people working with employers | Growth 3 900 GBP | Employer offer, up to 6 guides, sorted form |
| Large French-speaking clientele | Premium 6 900 GBP | Bilingual FR/EN site, 6 months of support |
| Need for an employer portal with tracking | Custom application | Quoted on request, outside the tiers |
| Long-term search visibility | Ongoing search work | Quoted on request |
Compliance, factually. The Bailiwick of Guernsey has its own law, the Data Protection (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law 2017, overseen by a local data protection authority. Identity documents, contracts and family details go through a secure tool, never a standard form or plain email. WCAG 2.2 AA serves as the technical accessibility reference. No copy promises a permit, a housing status or a timeline. This is not legal advice.
Which questions should you ask providers?
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- Are the guides written by the provider or expected from you?
- Who holds the domain, hosting and accounts after delivery?
- Does the provider suggest copy like 'permit assured'? Turn it down.
- How is the employer offer structured: modules, service lead times, named contact?
- What does an update cost when the island regime changes?
Mini case study
Illustrative example. Helen G. runs operations at a six-person company in St Peter Port that supports finance and healthcare employers in settling their recruits; an island law firm handles permit questions. An island agency quotes 12 500 GBP over 10 weeks; a freelancer quotes 5 000 GBP, without copywriting. Kolonell proposes Growth at 3 900 GBP, copywriting and six guides included.
Build: 12 500 GBP versus 3 900 GBP, an 8 600 GBP gap. With the same maintenance assumption (3 630 GBP on each side), the 3-year total is 16 130 GBP versus 7 530 GBP. Helen postpones the employer portal, which she will have quoted separately.
FAQ
How much does a relocation firm website cost in St Peter Port in 2026?
As a ballpark, 4 000 to 18 000 GBP with an island agency and 1 800 to 5 500 GBP with a freelancer. Kolonell charges 2 300, 3 900 or 6 900 GBP, fixed.
Can the site explain local market and open market housing?
Yes, in general terms, with links to official sources and to your legal partner. That guide is planned from Growth (3 900 GBP).
Can you present our employer clients?
Yes, as anonymised case studies, or named ones with their written consent. Plan 3 case studies within a Growth tier.
How long does it take?
3 to 4 weeks on Starter and Growth; on Premium, a written schedule at kickoff, usually 4 to 6 weeks.
What are the payment terms?
Bank transfer or Wise, 50 % at kickoff and 50 % at delivery, so 1 150 GBP twice on Starter.
Let's scope your project. Send us your services, your typical employers and your 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.
