The verdict in three sentences
In Galway, a law firm redesign is justified once the site no longer speaks to its three audiences: medtech companies in Parkmore, farming families and family businesses planning succession, and home buyers in Salthill. A Galway agency typically quotes €6,000 to €16,000, while Kolonell offers a fixed €2,700, €4,500 or €8,200, with the Premium tier able to add an Irish-language version. The timeline fits in 3 to 4 weeks once content is ready, provided redirects and the compliance review are handled before the switch.
What should the redesign change for a Galway firm?
| Element | Typical situation in 2026 | Target after redesign |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | One catch-all 'Services' page | One page per area: company law, farm succession, conveyancing, employment |
| Medtech audience | Nothing on supplier or distribution contracts | Dedicated pages and dated legal briefings |
| Families and farms | Legal jargon, few practical pointers | Clear path through succession and estate planning |
| Language | English only | English, Irish as an option on the Premium tier |
| Contact form | Open questions, excess data | Minimal fields, conflict check, GDPR notice |
| Mobile performance | 5 to 7 second load | Under 2.5 seconds on 4G |
Which scope for which budget?
2026 ballpark, based on typical agency quotes and public agency rate pages, excluding VAT.
| Scope | Galway freelancer | Galway agency | Dublin agency | Kolonell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 to 12 pages, English only | €2,500 to €5,000 | €6,000 to €9,000 | €12,000 to €18,000 | Starter, €2,700 |
| 20 to 40 pages, profiles and insights | €4,000 to €7,000 | €9,000 to €16,000 | €18,000 to €30,000 | Growth, €4,500 |
| 20 to 40 pages, English and Irish | Rarely offered | €13,000 to €22,000 | €25,000 to €35,000 | Premium (the multilingual tier, languages set in the quote), €8,200 |
| Client portal or document exchange | Out of scope | On quote | On quote | On quote |
| Integrated booking | Varies | On quote | On quote | On quote |
Every Kolonell tier includes a project manager reachable during Irish hours, native English copywriting, delivery in 3 to 4 weeks and 3 months of support. Irish translation is handled by an independent translator, a third-party cost budgeted separately. Details are on the international website offer.
What timeline, with or without an Irish version?
| Step | English only | English and Irish |
|---|---|---|
| Content approved by partners | 2 to 4 weeks | 2 to 4 weeks |
| Translation by an independent translator | Not applicable | 2 to 3 weeks, alongside partner review |
| URL inventory and 301 map | Week 1 | Week 1, with /en/ and /ga/ prefixes |
| Templates and build | Week 2 | Week 2 |
| Migration, forms, cookies | Week 3 | Week 3, including hreflang tags |
| Compliance review, testing, launch | Week 4 | Week 4 |
Either way, Kolonell production takes 3 to 4 weeks once content is ready, translation included.
Which risks should you watch?
Search traffic. Old practice pages and lawyer profiles carry inbound links, sometimes from chambers of commerce or farming associations. Each URL gets a 301 redirect to its new page, then Search Console is monitored for 6 to 8 weeks. With an Irish version, hreflang tags stop the two languages competing.
Insights migration. A 2019 briefing on farm transfer can mislead if its date disappears. Dates, authors and an 'up to date as of' line are kept on every migrated briefing.
Integrations. Online diary, case management tool, newsletter: each connection is tested on staging, and new integrations are quoted separately.
Downtime. Low TTL, switch outside office hours, rollback ready.
Content compliance. Solicitors are regulated by the Law Society of Ireland and the Legal Services Regulatory Authority, and their advertising is governed by specific regulations. Before go-live a partner reviews every page: no unsupported 'specialist' or 'best' claims, no case outcomes or client names, reviews only where the rules permit. The form states that submitting it does not create a solicitor-client relationship. On data, the frame is the GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Data Protection Commission; the European Accessibility Act encourages a WCAG 2.2 AA target. This is not legal advice.
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Questions for your provider: is the 301 map delivered as a spreadsheet you approve? Who handles hreflang? Does form data stay in the European Union? Is the domain in your name?
When is a Galway agency preferable?
If you want face-to-face working sessions near Eyre Square, a new visual identity with an on-site photographer, or monthly marketing support from a team you meet around town, a local agency has the edge. The same goes for a client portal tied to your case management software, a project of several months. For a redesign with a clear scope, Kolonell offers a fixed price and a short timeline, worth comparing through a free quote request.
Mini case study
Illustrative example: Ciarán, a partner at a fictional 5-solicitor firm near Eyre Square, wants an Irish version for client families in Connemara. The site has 30 pages and about 12,000 words. A local agency quotes €19,500 for a bilingual site. With Kolonell Premium at €8,200 plus an independent translator at €0.12 a word, so 12,000 x 0.12 = €1,440 in third-party cost, the total is €9,640, a difference of €9,860. Translation runs during the 3 weeks of partner review, then production takes 4 weeks.
FAQ
How much does a law firm redesign cost in Galway?
A Galway agency often charges €6,000 to €16,000 in 2026. Kolonell offers €2,700 (Starter), €4,500 (Growth) or €8,200 (Premium).
Is the Irish version included?
Premium at €8,200 is the multilingual tier, languages set in the quote. The translation itself is done by an independent translator, a third-party cost.
How long does production take?
3 to 4 weeks once content and translations are ready. Partner sign-off usually takes 2 to 4 weeks beforehand.
How do we avoid losing rankings?
One 301 redirect per old URL, then 6 to 8 weeks of error monitoring in Search Console. Hreflang tags are added if the site becomes bilingual.
What happens after the 3 months of support?
Maintenance beyond the 3 included months is quoted separately. Many 5 to 10 solicitor firms handle content updates themselves.
Let's scope your project. A Galway law firm redesign in English, or English and Irish, from €2,700 to €8,200, delivered in 3 to 4 weeks. 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.
