The verdict in three sentences
An Eindhoven law firm usually needs a redesign when its site still speaks to local private clients while most new work comes from Brainport tech and semiconductor suppliers, IP disputes and knowledge-migrant files written in English. A 2026 redesign costs roughly EUR 7,000 to 25,000 with an Eindhoven or Brabant agency, EUR 2,500 to 8,000 with a freelancer, and a fixed EUR 2,700, 4,500 or 8,200 with Kolonell, delivered in 3 to 4 weeks once content is ready. Most budget overruns and traffic losses come from three avoidable gaps: no URL inventory, no plan for the publications archive and no compliance read before launch.
What triggers a redesign for an Eindhoven firm?
Firms around Strijp-S, the centre and the wider Brainport region work for engineering companies, chip equipment suppliers, start-ups and the international engineers they hire. The table links each common trigger to its business cost and the fix a redesign brings.
| Trigger | What it costs the firm | What the redesign fixes |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch-only practice pages | International HR managers bounce to competitors | Parallel Dutch and English pages with hreflang |
| IP and tech contract work buried in a generic page | Weak visibility on patent, licensing and supply contract searches | One page per practice area with its own URL |
| Knowledge-migrant questions answered by email one by one | 3 to 5 hours a week of repeated answers | A structured guide page and a short intake form |
| Lawyer bios without languages or focus | Prospects cannot pick the right contact | Profiles with focus, languages and direct contact |
| Old CMS with no updates | Security patches missing, staff cannot publish | Maintained CMS with simple editor roles |
| Intake form asking for full case files | Over-collection under GDPR (AVG) | Minimal fields, retention notice, no lawyer-client relationship notice |
Immigration content must stay factual: describe the process and documents, never promise a permit outcome.
How much should you budget in Eindhoven in 2026?
Ballpark figures based on typical agency quotes and public rate pages in Eindhoven and North Brabant, which tend to sit slightly below Amsterdam levels. Ranges, not a survey.
| Scenario | Size | Eindhoven agency | Freelancer | Kolonell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh of a small Dutch site | 10 to 15 pages | EUR 7,000 to 11,000 | EUR 2,500 to 4,500 | Starter, EUR 2,700 |
| Practice-led site with insights | 20 to 40 pages | EUR 11,000 to 18,000 | EUR 4,000 to 6,500 | Growth, EUR 4,500 |
| Dutch and English site, archive migration | 40 to 150 pages | EUR 15,000 to 25,000 | EUR 5,500 to 8,000 | Premium, EUR 8,200 (the multilingual tier, languages set in the quote) |
| Client portal or document exchange | Any | Separate quote | Rarely offered | On quote |
| Link to practice management software | Any | Separate quote | Rarely offered | On quote |
Every Kolonell tier includes a project manager reachable in Central European Time, native English copywriting, delivery in 3 to 4 weeks and 3 months of support. Dutch copy comes from the firm or a native Dutch editor billed separately as a third-party cost. Full details are on the international websites page. Booking integrations, portals and post-launch search work stay on quote.
What does the timeline look like, phase by phase?
The Kolonell clock starts when content is ready. Before that, the firm gathers texts, bios, headshots and the list of articles to keep, which usually takes 2 to 5 weeks.
- Days 1 to 3: export of every existing URL, analytics review, draft redirect map.
- Week 1: site map and wireframes for practice pages, profiles and the knowledge-migrant guide.
- Week 2: design in Dutch and English, first templates on staging.
- Week 3: build, migration of practice pages and insights, form set-up, compliance read by a partner.
- Week 4: redirect testing, final QA, go-live outside office hours.
- Months 1 to 3 after launch: monitoring under the included support.
A comparable Eindhoven agency project typically runs 8 to 14 weeks, partly because design and copy workshops are scheduled on site.
Which risks should you manage, and how?
- Search traffic loss. Every practice page, lawyer profile and article URL goes into a spreadsheet, each old address gets a 301 to its new equivalent, and the new sitemap is submitted in Search Console. Check coverage weekly for 8 weeks.
- Archive migration. IP and employment updates often rank for years. Keep their dates, authors and, where possible, their slugs.
- Integrations. Newsletter sign-up, contact forms and any calendar link are tested end to end on staging before the switch.
- Downtime. Lower the DNS TTL 48 hours before launch and switch on a Friday evening.
- Compliance. A partner reads all marketing copy against the Netherlands Bar (NOvA) conduct rules: no unsupported superlatives, no case results, no client names without consent. Forms are checked for GDPR data minimisation and a clear retention period. This is not legal advice.
Questions to ask any provider: Do I get the redirect map and all credentials at handover? Who owns code, content and design? Where is the site hosted, and do you sign a processing agreement? How many revision rounds are included? Which parts of my brief are on quote?
When is a local Eindhoven agency the better choice?
Stay local if you want Dutch copy written for you, regular meetings at your office, or a portal for clients and sponsors from day one. A local agency also helps when your procurement process requires a Dutch supplier. A remote studio makes more sense when the scope is clear, the budget fixed and English quality matters as much as Dutch.
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Mini case study
Illustrative example: Pieter Janssen is a partner in a hypothetical 5-lawyer boutique at Strijp-S, advising Brainport tech companies on IP, tech contracts and knowledge-migrant immigration.
The site has 120 URLs. Pieter compares an Eindhoven agency quote of EUR 14,000 with Kolonell Premium at EUR 8,200: a difference of EUR 5,800.
He also budgets internal time for content:
- 5 lawyer bios at 1.5 hours each: 7.5 hours
- 10 practice pages at 2 hours each: 20 hours
- Partner compliance read: 8 hours
- Total: 35.5 hours, spread over 3 weeks before kickoff.
With content ready on 1 March, launch lands in the last week of March instead of June under the agency plan.
FAQ
What does a law firm website redesign cost in Eindhoven?
Local agencies typically quote EUR 7,000 to 25,000. Kolonell charges EUR 2,700 (Starter), EUR 4,500 (Growth) or EUR 8,200 (Premium).
Do we need Dutch and English?
If 30% or more of your clients are international companies or engineers, yes. Premium is the multilingual tier, with languages set in the quote.
How many redirects will we need?
One per old URL that changes. A 120-page site typically needs 80 to 120 redirect lines.
Can the site promise immigration outcomes?
No. Permit pages should explain steps and documents only, and a partner should review them before launch.
What happens after the first 3 months?
Support for 3 months is included. Maintenance after that is on quote.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your URL count, languages and target launch month, and we will send a fixed price between EUR 2,700 and 8,200 with a 3 to 4 week plan. See the international offer or request a free quote: detailed reply within 48 hours.
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.
