The verdict in three sentences
In Miami, an immigration and relocation firm website built by a local agency costs a 2026 ballpark of 12 000 to 60 000 USD, and a Miami agency writing natively in Spanish and Portuguese has a real edge in such a multilingual market. A remote studio like Kolonell fits for a site in English, or bilingual English and French on Premium, at a fixed price (2 900 USD, 4 900 USD or 8 900 USD), delivered in 3 to 4 weeks. Either way, the site must make clear who is allowed to give legal advice: in the United States, only attorneys and accredited representatives can do so in immigration matters.
Which criteria should you compare between a Miami agency and a remote studio?
| Criterion | Miami agency | Local freelancer | Kolonell (remote) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical presence, meetings at your office | Yes, in Brickell or Coral Gables for instance | Sometimes | No, Google Meet calls at your hours |
| Team photos, introduction video | Often an option | Rarely | Not included: your images or a local photographer |
| Time zone | Yours | Yours | Team in Senegal (GMT), 4 to 5 hours ahead of Miami, project manager available at your hours |
| Copywriting languages | Often native English and Spanish | Varies | Native English or French; Spanish, Portuguese or Creole supplied by you or quoted separately |
| Price, 2026 ballpark | 12 000 to 60 000 USD | 3 000 to 12 000 USD | 2 900 USD / 4 900 USD / 8 900 USD, fixed |
| Usual timeline | 8 to 14 weeks | 4 to 10 weeks | 3 to 4 weeks, Premium usually 4 to 6 |
| Ownership and support | Check the contract | Check | Domain in your name, access handed over, 3 months of support (6 on Premium) |
These ranges are prudent. They draw on minimum project sizes of Miami agencies on Clutch.co, hourly rates published by South Florida studios (often 100 to 175 USD per hour) and rates visible on Upwork. Our tiers are detailed on our international website offer.
When is the local agency the better choice?
To be frank, in Miami the local agency often wins in three situations:
- Your clients are mainly Spanish or Portuguese speakers (Latin America, Brazil) and you want a site written natively in Spanish or Portuguese, with the right tone. A Miami agency that writes in those languages every day does better than a translation supplied separately.
- You want videos of your attorneys or consultants, shot in your office, to reassure people before the first consultation.
- You want a legal marketing specialist that knows the Florida Bar advertising rules and also runs your paid campaigns.
When does a remote studio like Kolonell fit?
- Your site is in English, or English and French, for expatriates, relocated executives, investors and French-speaking families.
- You want a fixed price and a short timeline, for instance before opening a new office or welcoming a new partner.
- You need qualified consultation requests: case type, country of origin, timing, preferred language, without collecting sensitive documents through a plain form.
One real reference, with no figures: Kolonell built the bilingual FR/EN site of TR Signing Group (trsigninggroup.com), a notary and apostille service in New Jersey, with quote requests verified per file, appointment scheduling, live chat and a full back office.
What does each tier include for an immigration and relocation firm?
| Item | Starter 2 900 USD | Growth 4 900 USD | Premium 8 900 USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service pages | Main families (visas, relocation) | One page per service actually offered | Full structure, by client profile |
| Team | Team page | Profiles with status (attorney, accredited representative, relocation consultant) | Detailed profiles, languages spoken, bar admissions |
| Consultation request | Simple form | Qualified form, link to your calendar | Journey per case type, integration with your existing tool |
| Practical guides | No | A few resource pages | Guides section with clear disclaimers |
| Bilingual FR/EN site | No | No | Included |
| Timeline | 3 to 4 weeks | 3 to 4 weeks | Written schedule, usually 4 to 6 weeks |
A client portal for uploading passports and supporting documents is a custom application, quoted on request. If you already use case management software with a client area, the site links to it.
What does the Miami market expect, and which rules apply?
Miami draws executives relocated by their group, investors, entrepreneurs opening a subsidiary, students and families. Many need both an immigration status and practical help: housing, schools, banking, a driver's license. The site must keep the two clearly apart.
- Legal advice: in the United States, only attorneys and representatives accredited by the Department of Justice (through the EOIR recognition and accreditation program) may advise on immigration. A relocation company without an attorney must say so clearly and refer clients to one.
- The "notario" risk: in the Spanish-speaking community, the word "notario" can suggest legal powers that an American notary public does not have. Avoid any ambiguous wording.
- Attorney advertising: the Florida Bar regulates lawyer advertising in detail. Copy about the firm's attorneys must be approved by them.
- Data: passports and immigration status are sensitive data. The Florida Information Protection Act sets security and breach notification duties; keep the first form minimal.
This is not legal advice.
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Which questions should you ask suppliers?
- Who writes in Spanish or Portuguese, and is the translation reviewed by a legal professional?
- Does the site clearly separate legal advice from relocation services?
- Where are form submissions stored?
- Are the domain and hosting in your name?
- What does adding a new service page cost after launch?
Mini case study
Illustrative example. Sophie D., founder of a 6-person relocation company in Miami that works with two partner attorneys, wants an English and French site for French-speaking families and executives. A Miami agency proposes 28 000 USD over 10 weeks, Spanish version included. Kolonell proposes Premium at 8 900 USD, bilingual FR/EN, in 5 weeks; Sophie later has 6 pages translated into Spanish by a local legal translator, around 1 500 USD.
Total: 28 000 USD on one side, 10 400 USD on the other, a 17 600 USD gap. If most of her clients spoke Spanish, the local agency would be the logical choice.
FAQ
How much does an immigration and relocation firm website cost in Miami in 2026?
As a ballpark, 12 000 to 60 000 USD with a local agency and 3 000 to 12 000 USD with a freelancer. Kolonell charges a fixed 2 900, 4 900 or 8 900 USD.
Does Kolonell write in Spanish?
No. Native copywriting is in English or French; a Spanish, Portuguese or Creole version is supplied by you or quoted separately, and reviewed by a legal professional.
Can a relocation company publish visa guides?
It can publish general information, with a statement that it is not legal advice and a referral to an attorney. Kolonell writes these pages factually, and you approve them.
Can we receive passports through the site?
Not through a plain form. Secure document upload is a custom application, quoted on request, or goes through your existing case management software.
How does payment work?
By bank transfer or Wise, 50 % at kickoff and 50 % at delivery, meaning two payments of 4 450 USD on Premium.
Let's scope your project. Send us your list of services, the status of each team member and the languages you need, and we come back with a fixed-price tier and a 3 to 4 week timeline. 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.
