The verdict in three sentences
A credible brochure website for a law firm costs between 900,000 and 2,800,000 FCFA (about 1,400-4,300 EUR) in 2026 depending on finish and security level. A confidential client portal (encrypted document sharing) adds roughly 1,200,000 FCFA but becomes a decisive retention argument. The real risk is not the purchase price, it is a slow or insecure site that destroys credibility with a business clientele.
The 2026 FCFA price grid
The ranges below reflect a 2026 order of magnitude for a French-speaking nearshore build, excluding ad campaigns. Price mainly depends on page count, security level and the presence of a client portal.
| Service | 2026 FCFA range | Timeline | Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter brochure (5 pages) | 900,000 - 1,300,000 | 4-5 wks | Presentation, team, contact |
| Growth brochure (blog + SEO) | 1,400,000 - 2,000,000 | 5-6 wks | Legal blog, analytics, local SEO |
| Premium brochure (animations) | 2,100,000 - 2,800,000 | 6-7 wks | Custom design, FR/EN bilingual |
| Confidential client portal | +1,200,000 | +2 wks | Encrypted docs, per-matter access |
| Secure hosting + SSL | 25,000 - 75,000 /mo | - | CDN, backups, certificate |
| Maintenance | 40,000 - 120,000 /mo | - | Updates, fixes, support |
Local agency, freelancer or nearshore
The vendor choice changes the price but above all the risk. A freelancer is affordable but fragile when something breaks; a local agency secures follow-up; a nearshore vendor combines controlled cost and process.
| Criterion | Freelancer | Local agency | Nearshore vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth site price | 700,000 - 1,200,000 | 1,400,000 - 2,000,000 | 1,300,000 - 1,900,000 |
| Timeline | 3-8 wks (variable) | 5-6 wks | 4-6 wks |
| Contract + warranty | Rare | Yes | Yes |
| Continuity if absent | Low | High | High |
| Security/SSL support | Limited | Good | Excellent |
Mini case study
Me Kouassi runs a 6-lawyer firm. He picks a Growth site at 1,700,000 FCFA with a confidential client portal at 1,200,000 FCFA, i.e. 2,900,000 FCFA upfront, plus 90,000 FCFA/month in maintenance and hosting. His firm bills on average 450,000 FCFA per new matter. He only needs 7 new matters over the year from the site to cover the full investment; at 2 new matters a month, payback lands in under 4 months.
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What is the cheapest serious brochure website for a law firm?
A proper Starter site begins around 900,000 FCFA for 5 pages. Below that you find generic templates at 300,000 FCFA, but without security or usable SEO for a business clientele.
Is the confidential client portal really necessary?
It is not mandatory, but it justifies +1,200,000 FCFA because it enables encrypted per-matter file sharing. For a business firm it is a differentiation and retention factor.
What is a realistic delivery time?
Expect 4 to 7 weeks depending on tier. The client portal adds roughly 2 weeks of development and security testing.
What should I budget each month after launch?
Between 40,000 and 120,000 FCFA/month for maintenance, plus 25,000 to 75,000 FCFA/month for secure hosting. So budget 65,000 to 195,000 FCFA/month total.
Will the site be fast on 3G mobile?
Yes if the vendor optimises images and code. Aim for a load under 3 seconds on 3G, an important criterion when prospects browse from their phones.
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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.
