The verdict in three sentences
A serious institutional redesign of 20 to 40 pages costs, in 2026 in Abidjan, between 3,000,000 and 8,000,000 FCFA, depending on CMS complexity, FR/EN multilingual scope and the editorial validation workflow. Beyond the build, plan for application maintenance (TMA) of 150,000 to 400,000 FCFA/month covering security, evolutions and support. In a tender, the lowest bids do not win — documented references, accessibility and security do.
What a 2026 redesign really costs
An institutional site is not a brochure: content governance, multilingual scope, security and accessibility raise the bill. Here are the 2026 ranges by project scale.
| Scope | Content | 2026 price (FCFA) | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard redesign | 20-25 pages, CMS, FR/EN | 3,000,000 – 4,500,000 | 6 weeks |
| Advanced redesign | 30-40 pages, editorial workflow | 4,500,000 – 6,500,000 | 8 weeks |
| Premium redesign | + press room, light intranet, 3 languages | 6,500,000 – 8,000,000 | 10 weeks |
The editorial workflow (writer → approver → publish) is often the underestimated item: it structures governance but adds CMS development.
Local day rate and recurring costs
Pricing hinges on the average day rate of the profiles involved. In Abidjan, the 2026 orders of magnitude are as follows.
| Profile / item | 2026 range (FCFA) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Developer day rate | 150,000 – 250,000 | per day |
| Project manager day rate | 200,000 – 300,000 | per day |
| Headless CMS license | 0 – 900,000 | per year |
| TMA (maintenance) | 150,000 – 400,000 | per month |
| Hosting + CDN | 75,000 – 200,000 | per month |
An advanced redesign typically mobilizes 25 to 35 person-days, which explains a 4,500,000 to 6,500,000 FCFA range consistent with market day rates.
Winning a tender: the real criteria
Communication directors and IT departments first score sector references, accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1 AA) and security (CSP headers, audit, backups). A bid documenting these three axes beats a competitor 20% cheaper but without guarantees. Add a costed TMA plan and an uptime commitment to reassure the selection committee.
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Mrs. Koffi, communication director of an agro-industrial group in Abidjan, launches an advanced redesign at 5,500,000 FCFA with an editorial workflow and FR/EN, plus 250,000 FCFA/month of TMA. Over two years, the total cost reaches 5,500,000 + 6,000,000 = 11,500,000 FCFA. The new site halves internal publishing time (from 2 days to under one day per release), i.e. about 40 person-days saved/year for her team of three. The productivity gain amortizes a large share of the TMA.
FAQ
Why does an institutional redesign cost more than a brochure site?
Because it includes content governance, multilingual scope, accessibility and reinforced security. These requirements typically add 1,500,000 to 3,000,000 FCFA over a simple brochure site.
Does FR/EN multilingual double the price?
No, but it adds roughly 15 to 25% to the build for structure, technical translation and editorial management of both versions.
What is TMA and is it essential?
Application maintenance covers security, fixes and evolutions. For an institutional site it is essential: expect 150,000 to 400,000 FCFA/month.
How long for a full redesign?
Between 6 and 10 weeks depending on page count and workflow complexity, excluding internal content-delivery delays.
Do I need a headless CMS or a classic CMS?
A headless CMS (like Sanity) eases multilingual and integrations but costs more. A classic CMS often suffices for 20-25 pages without heavy integrations.
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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.
