The verdict in three sentences
For a firm of attorneys or barristers' chambers in Port Louis, a redesign becomes urgent when the site does not clearly distinguish the professions, exists in one language only, or leaves directors of global business companies without a clear point of contact. Mauritian agency quotes in 2026 sit around MUR 250,000 to 1,200,000, roughly USD 5,400 to 26,000, while Kolonell applies a fixed grid of $2,900, $4,900 or $8,900. Once content is ready, the redesign takes 3 to 4 weeks, with a URL inventory and a 301 redirect map to protect the visibility you have built.
Which signs show the current site is holding the firm back?
In Mauritius, barristers, attorneys and notaries practise distinct professions. A site that mixes titles, or presents the whole team under a single "lawyers" label, confuses foreign clients and raises a compliance question. Other frequent signals in a firm in the financial centre, Ebène or Grand Baie:
- Pages on global business companies, property for foreign buyers, employment or family law are lumped onto one page.
- The English or French version is missing or incomplete, while part of the local and expatriate clientele prefers it.
- Individual profiles show neither the exact profession nor working languages.
- The contact form asks for sensitive information before any exchange.
- The site has not been touched since the last hosting change, and some pages return errors.
How much does the redesign cost, in rupees and dollars?
Local figures are a 2026 ballpark drawn from typical agency quotes and public rate pages, converted approximately at 46 rupees to USD 1. Kolonell prices are fixed, in USD.
| Provider | Typical quote in rupees | Approximate equivalent | Usual timeline | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freelancer | MUR 60,000 to 200,000 | USD 1,300 to 4,300 | 4 to 8 weeks | Often only one |
| Port Louis agency | MUR 250,000 to 700,000 | USD 5,400 to 15,200 | 8 to 12 weeks | English, sometimes French |
| Ebène agency or regional group | MUR 600,000 to 1,200,000 | USD 13,000 to 26,000 | 10 to 16 weeks | English and French |
| Kolonell Starter | Not applicable | $2,900 | 3 to 4 weeks | One language |
| Kolonell Growth | Not applicable | $4,900 | 3 to 4 weeks | One language |
| Kolonell Premium | Not applicable | $8,900 | 3 to 4 weeks | The multilingual tier, languages set in the quote |
Included in every Kolonell tier: a project manager reachable in your time zone, native English or French copywriting, delivery in 3 to 4 weeks and 3 months of support. On quote: client portal, secure document exchange, booking, practice management integration and maintenance after the 3 months. Tiers are detailed on the international offer page.
Who does what during the 3 to 4 weeks?
A short timeline only works if the firm does its part. The table splits working days between the provider and the internal team.
| Step | Kolonell days | Firm days | Expected result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gather bios, exact titles and copy | 0 | 5 to 10 | Approved content |
| Audit and URL inventory | 2 | 0.5 | Page list and 301 map |
| Structure and mockups | 4 | 1 | Approved structure |
| English and French copy | 5 | 1 | Reviewed pages |
| Build, insights migration | 5 | 0.5 | Staging site |
| Compliance review and testing | 2 | 1 | Partner sign-off |
| Go-live and redirect checks | 1 | 0.5 | Live site |
Which risks should you watch before, during and after go-live?
| When | Risk | Concrete measure |
|---|---|---|
| Before | Forgotten profile and practice URLs | Full export from Search Console and the current CMS |
| Before | Wrong professional titles | Each profile checked by the person concerned |
| Before | Overconfident marketing claims | Partner review: no "best", no outcomes, no client names |
| During | Insights lost or undated | Migration with original dates and authors |
| During | Site outage | DNS switch early morning Mauritius time, rollback ready |
| After | Traffic drop | Weekly Search Console checks for 6 weeks |
| After | Misconfigured forms | Test submissions, retention period set, notice that no lawyer-client relationship is created |
On personal data, the Data Protection Act 2017 applies, supervised by the Data Protection Office: collect the minimum, state the purpose and retention period, and limit the conflict check to the parties' names. Advertising rules specific to each profession remain for the firm to verify. This is not legal advice.
Questions to ask the provider
- How will you present the distinction between barristers, attorneys and notaries on the site?
- Will the redirect map be delivered and tested after go-live?
- Who writes the French version and who reviews legal terminology?
- Will the domain name and hosting stay in the firm's name?
- What does a client portal or booking module cost, and how long does it take?
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When is a Mauritian agency the right choice?
Pick a local agency if your partners want in-person workshops, if the redesign includes on-site photo and video production, or if a Mauritian provider already maintains your practice management software and needs to connect to it. If you want a polished bilingual site at a fixed price, delivered within a month, a remote studio with a project manager in your time zone is a solid option.
Mini case study
Illustrative example: Ravi, attorney and partner in a fictional 6-person firm in Port Louis working with global business companies. He received a local quote of MUR 650,000, roughly USD 14,100, over 12 weeks, for a site in English and French.
He picks Kolonell Premium at $8,900, languages set in the quote, and budgets a local photographer (third-party cost) at about MUR 25,000, roughly USD 540. Total: about USD 9,440, a gap of nearly USD 4,660. If the site generates 6 qualified enquiries per month over 24 months, so 144 enquiries, the total cost comes to about USD 66 per enquiry (9,440 divided by 144).
FAQ
Do we need a site in English and French?
For a local, expatriate and international clientele, often yes. Multiple languages belong to Premium at $8,900, the multilingual tier, languages set in the quote.
How many pages does a typical redesign have?
Between 15 and 30 pages for a firm of 4 to 10 people: practice areas, individual profiles, insights and contact. Growth at $4,900 covers a full redesign in one language.
Could the redesign cost us Google rankings?
A dip of 2 to 4 weeks is common. A redirect map covering 100% of old URLs and monitoring during the 3 months of support strongly limit it.
Can we pay in rupees?
Kolonell prices are set in USD, the currency of the international grid. Local third-party costs, such as a photographer, are paid in rupees directly to that provider.
How long should form data be kept?
The firm sets the period under its own policy, often a few months for an enquiry that goes nowhere. State it in the notice and plan automatic deletion, for example after 6 months.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your practice areas, languages and target date, and we will confirm the tier, the USD budget and the schedule. 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.
