The verdict in three sentences
In Oxford, a law firm website costs a 2026 ballpark of 6 000 to 25 000+ GBP from a local agency and 2 000 to 7 500 GBP from a freelancer, usually plus 100 to 250 GBP a month for maintenance. Kolonell charges 2 300, 3 900 or 6 900 GBP, native English copy and 3 months of support included. The right comparison is not the build price but the total cost over three years, copywriting and changes included.
What do Oxford agencies and freelancers offer?
Wide 2026 ballparks drawn from public rate cards of UK agencies, freelance platform rates (Upwork, PeoplePerHour, Clutch listings) and the minimum project sizes shown on Clutch.co. Oxford prices sit in line with affluent UK cities outside London. Figures vary with scope.
| Option | 2026 build | Ongoing maintenance | Delivery | Copywriting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service local agency | 6 000 to 25 000+ GBP | 100 to 250 GBP a month | 8 to 14 weeks | Often an add-on |
| Two or three person studio | 4 000 to 10 000 GBP | 60 to 150 GBP a month | 6 to 10 weeks | Sometimes included |
| Freelancer | 2 000 to 7 500 GBP | Hourly, 40 to 80 GBP | 4 to 10 weeks | Yours to write |
| Kolonell Starter | 2 300 GBP | Quoted after 3 months | 3 to 4 weeks | Included |
| Kolonell Growth | 3 900 GBP | Quoted after 3 months | 3 to 4 weeks | Included |
| Kolonell Premium | 6 900 GBP | Quoted after 3 months | Usually 4 to 6 weeks | Included, bilingual EN/FR option |
The tiers and what they contain are set out on our international website offer.
What does a law firm website really cost over three years?
A costed example for a 12-page site: practice areas, solicitor bios, published pricing, contact. Local market figures are ballpark midpoints. Kolonell maintenance is quoted on request, so it is budgeted here as an assumption.
| 36-month cost line | Oxford agency | Freelancer | Kolonell Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build | 10 000 GBP | 4 000 GBP | 3 900 GBP |
| Page copywriting | Included in this quote | 1 500 GBP copywriter | Included |
| Hosting and domain | Inside maintenance | 720 GBP | 720 GBP, in your name |
| Maintenance and changes | 150 GBP x 36 = 5 400 GBP | 3 h a month at 60 GBP = 6 480 GBP | Assumed 120 GBP x 33 = 3 960 GBP |
| Support, first 3 months | Inside maintenance | Ad hoc | Included |
| 3-year total | 15 400 GBP | 12 700 GBP | 8 580 GBP |
The freelancer looks cheapest at the start, but hourly billing and separate copywriting bring the total close to the agency's after three years.
What does an Oxford law firm need online?
- Private client work: wills, trusts, probate, lasting powers of attorney. Clients are often older: readable type, contrast aligned with WCAG 2.1 AA, a phone number visible on every page.
- Family law: maximum discretion. The form should not ask for the details of a situation, and should remind visitors not to send anything confidential before a conflict check.
- Education, charities and academia: dedicated pages for schools, charities and researchers make a real difference in Oxford.
- SRA obligations: the SRA Transparency Rules require certain information to be published, including pricing for some services such as uncontested probate, the complaints procedure and the SRA digital badge. Professional rules on lawyer advertising also exist and must be checked by the firm.
- Personal data: UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 apply to forms and analytics.
This is a factual overview, not legal advice.
Which questions should you ask before signing?
| Question | Expected answer | Red flag |
|---|---|---|
| Is the domain in your name? | Yes, with full access | Domain held by the agency |
| Exactly how many pages? | A written page list | Around 10 pages |
| Who writes the copy? | A named writer, defined review rounds | Partners to supply the text |
| How many revision rounds? | A written number | Day rate beyond, not costed |
| What does a change cost after 3 months? | A written rate or package | No figure |
| Can you leave with the site? | Code and access handed over | Proprietary theme or CMS |
Kolonell answers every one of these in writing: domain in your name, access handed over at delivery, a project manager on Google Meet at a time that suits you with a written weekly update, payment by bank transfer or Wise, 50 % to start and 50 % at delivery. A reference close to legal services: TR Signing Group (trsigninggroup.com), notary and apostille services in New Jersey, a bilingual EN/FR site with booking, live chat and back office. For a line by line costing, request your quote.
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Mini case study
Illustrative example, not a real client: Helen is a partner in a 5-solicitor firm in Summertown, Oxford, focused on wills, trusts, probate and family law. She compares three quotes using the table above.
- Oxford agency: 15 400 GBP over three years.
- Freelancer plus copywriter: 12 700 GBP.
- Kolonell Growth: 8 580 GBP, which is 6 820 GBP less than the agency and 4 120 GBP less than the freelancer.
She also weighs time: with copy included, partners save around 25 hours of writing, roughly a week of billable work.
FAQ
How much does a law firm website cost in Oxford in 2026?
As a ballpark, 6 000 to 25 000+ GBP from a local agency and 2 000 to 7 500 GBP from a freelancer. Kolonell: 2 300, 3 900 or 6 900 GBP.
Why compare over three years?
Because maintenance, 100 to 250 GBP a month at many agencies, can exceed 5 000 GBP over the period. The build price alone does not tell the story.
Will the site meet SRA requirements?
Pricing pages, complaints information and the SRA badge are planned from Starter. The firm confirms the accuracy of the content, which we do not replace.
Can the site be bilingual in English and French?
Yes, from Premium at 6 900 GBP. Useful for an academic or international client base.
What is the timeline?
3 to 4 weeks for Starter and Growth, usually 4 to 6 weeks for Premium on a written schedule.
Let's scope your project. A firm of 3 to 10 solicitors with practice areas, published pricing and solicitor bios usually fits Growth at 3 900 GBP, delivered in 3 to 4 weeks. 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.
