The verdict in three sentences
A law firm showcase website in 2026 costs between 1.2 and 3.5 million FCFA (1,830-5,340 EUR) depending on the number of practice-area pages and the presence of a legal blog. The realistic timeline is 4 to 8 weeks, with a strong requirement for credibility, local SEO and confidentiality of contact requests. A firm gains above all in perceived authority and visibility on business searches.
Starter vs Premium: the costed comparison
The budget depends on the level of customization and editorial content. Here are the two typical tiers offered in 2026 for a firm.
| Element | Starter | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Price FCFA | 1,200,000-1,800,000 | 2,500,000-3,500,000 |
| Price EUR | 1,830-2,745 | 3,810-5,340 |
| Pages | 5-7 | 10-15 |
| Practice-area pages | 3-4 | 8-12 |
| Legal blog | Optional | Included + editorial |
| Local SEO | Basic | Advanced + schema |
| Secure form | Standard | Encrypted + GDPR-like |
| Timeline | 4-5 wks | 6-8 wks |
The practice-area page is the heart of a law firm site: it must reassure (references, domains, partners) without disclosing confidential information. The secure form limits collection to the strict minimum.
Legal blog and maintenance: the recurring costs
A well-kept legal blog positions the firm on high-intent searches ("commercial contract lawyer"). Here are the 2026 costs.
| Line | Frequency | Cost FCFA | Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal blog article | per article | 40,000-90,000 | SEO + authority |
| 4 articles/month pack | monthly | 150,000-320,000 | Organic traffic |
| Technical maintenance | monthly | 100,000-250,000 | Security + updates |
| Local SEO optimization | monthly | 75,000-200,000 | Google Business |
| SSL + monitoring | annual | 60,000-150,000 | Trust |
| Automatic backups | monthly | included in maintenance | Continuity |
Monthly maintenance of 100,000 to 250,000 FCFA covers security, updates and backups; a firm visible online should also budget local SEO.
Mini case study
Me Diallo, partner of a business firm (6 lawyers), chooses a Premium site at 3,000,000 FCFA with a legal blog. Maintenance + SEO: 200,000 + 150,000 = 350,000 FCFA/month. Year-1 cost: 3,000,000 + (350,000 x 12) = 7,200,000 FCFA. The blog generates 12 consultation requests/month after 6 months; at 20% conversion into cases with an average fee of 900,000 FCFA, that is about 2.4 cases/month, i.e. over 25 million FCFA of annualized fees. ROI far exceeds the investment in year one.
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FAQ
How much does a law firm website cost?
Between 1.2 and 3.5 million FCFA (1,830-5,340 EUR) in 2026. A 3-5 page firm targets Starter; a business firm with a blog targets Premium.
Is a legal blog worth the cost?
Yes: 40,000 to 90,000 FCFA per well-optimized article positions the firm on high-intent searches and builds authority over 6-12 months.
How do you guarantee confidentiality of contacts?
With a secure form, encrypted exchanges and minimal data collection, in line with data-protection best practices.
What monthly maintenance should I plan?
Between 100,000 and 250,000 FCFA/month for security, updates and backups; add 75,000-200,000 FCFA if you want active local SEO.
What is the delivery timeline?
From 4 to 8 weeks: 1-2 for scoping/design, 2-4 for development and integration, 1-2 for content and QA.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your practice areas, your need for a legal blog and your indicative budget: we will price Starter or Premium. 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.
