The verdict in three sentences
When a SaaS vendor spends 15,000 EUR a month on Google Ads and converts at 1.8%, the problem is rarely the bid: it is the page receiving the click. Dedicated landing pages per search intent, at 1,500 to 4,000 EUR each on the European market (similar in CAD or USD in Toronto), let you aim for 4 to 6% conversion with regular A/B tests. Cost per demo then drops from 180 EUR to a range of 80 to 110 EUR, with the same media budget.
Why the homepage does not convert paid traffic
A head of growth who sends campaigns for leave management software, HRIS for SMEs and performance review software to the same homepage forces every visitor to hunt for their answer. The HR director searching for performance review software wants to see, in three seconds, the review feature, a screenshot, an indicative price and a demo button. Every extra click loses interest, and every click paid at 3 to 4 EUR lands on a generic page.
An effective landing page repeats the keyword in the headline, presents one main benefit, shows 3 to 5 logos or proof figures, answers objections (payroll integration, privacy compliance, deployment time) and offers a short 4 to 5 field form. It loads in under 2 seconds on mobile.
| Option | 2026 cost (EUR excl. VAT) | Time per page | Strengths | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom landing page (agency) | 1,500 - 4,000 per page | 2 to 3 weeks | Performance, aligned design, clean code | Slower iterations without a tool |
| Unbounce-type tool | 99 - 299 per month | 2 to 5 days | Fast A/B tests, marketing autonomy | Permanent subscription, variable speed |
| Pages in the site CMS | 500 - 1,500 per page | 1 to 2 weeks | No new tool | Rigid templates, limited testing |
| Pack of 5 pages + component system | 6,000 - 15,000 | 6 to 8 weeks | Lower unit cost, consistency | Higher upfront investment |
| Ongoing A/B testing (service) | 800 - 2,500 per month | monthly | Compounding gains | Needs enough traffic volume |
These figures are 2026 market estimates.
What one conversion point is worth
With an average cost per click of 3.25 EUR, 15,000 EUR buys about 4,615 clicks a month. The table shows the effect of conversion rate on demo volume and cost, at a constant budget.
| Conversion rate | Demos per month | Cost per demo | Extra demos vs 1.8% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8% (current) | 83 | 180 EUR | 0 |
| 2.5% | 115 | 130 EUR | + 32 |
| 3.5% | 161 | 93 EUR | + 78 |
| 4.0% | 185 | 81 EUR | + 102 |
| 5.0% | 231 | 65 EUR | + 148 |
| 6.0% | 277 | 54 EUR | + 194 |
Reaching 6% is ambitious on generic queries; 3.5 to 4.5% is a serious target for a B2B HR SaaS after 3 months of testing.
An A/B testing method that holds up
An A/B test only makes sense if it targets a high-impact element and gathers enough conversions. With 4,600 clicks a month spread over 4 pages, each page gets about 1,150 visits: plan 3 to 4 weeks to conclude a headline or offer test. Prioritise in this order: headline promise, call to action type (demo, free trial, 2-minute video), form length, then social proof.
Kolonell can handle ad campaign setup for 100,000 FCFA (about 150 EUR), excluding media budget. Landing pages are priced on the Kolonell site grid, for example a Growth site at 1,200,000 - 2,000,000 FCFA (1,830 to 3,050 EUR) for a set of pages, and complementary organic work runs through monthly SEO from 100,000 FCFA per month (about 150 EUR).
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Mini case study
Camille, head of growth at an HRIS vendor, spends 15,000 EUR a month and gets 83 demos at 180 EUR. She orders 4 custom landing pages at 2,500 EUR each, 10,000 EUR in total, plus 1,200 EUR a month of A/B testing. After 3 months, conversion reaches 3.8%, so 175 demos a month for the same budget, at about 86 EUR per demo. With a 15% demo-to-customer rate and an average contract of 6,000 EUR a year, the 92 extra demos represent about 14 new customers and 84,000 EUR of annual recurring revenue for each month of campaigns.
FAQ
How much does a custom Google Ads landing page cost in 2026?
Between 1,500 and 4,000 EUR per page depending on design and integrations. A pack of 5 pages costs 6,000 to 15,000 EUR.
Do we need a tool like Unbounce?
It costs 99 to 299 EUR a month and speeds up A/B testing. It makes sense if your marketing team wants to iterate weekly without a developer.
What conversion rate should a B2B SaaS target?
3.5 to 4.5% is realistic on targeted queries after 3 months of testing. 6% is mostly reached on brand or very specific queries.
How long does an A/B test take?
Plan 3 to 4 weeks with about 1,000 visits per page per month. Below 50 conversions per variant, the result remains fragile.
How many pages should we start with?
One page per major search intent, often 3 to 5 for an HR SaaS. They usually cover 70 to 80% of campaign spend.
Let's scope your project. Send us your campaigns, monthly budget and current conversion rate: we will price the landing pages, the A/B testing plan and a 2 to 3 week timeline per page. Detailed quote within 48 h. 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.