The verdict in three sentences
In Nassau, a management consultancy website costs, as a 2026 order of magnitude, 6 000 to 30 000 BSD with a local agency and 2 500 to 8 000 BSD with a freelancer, the Bahamian dollar being worth one US dollar. Kolonell charges 2 900, 4 900 or 8 900 USD at a fixed price, writing included: clearly less than an agency, but not always less than a good local freelancer. The right yardstick is therefore the total cost over 3 years, partner time included, and how well the site convinces ministries, hotel groups and funders who read your references before inviting you to bid.
Agency, freelancer or Kolonell: what do you really pay in Nassau?
These ranges are cautious orders of magnitude. They come from public price guides of New Providence agencies, minimum project sizes on Clutch.co profiles, hourly rates published by agencies (often 75 to 150 BSD an hour) and rates visible on Upwork and Fiverr for freelancers in the Bahamas and Florida.
| Criterion | Local agency (Nassau) | Local freelancer | Kolonell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build cost, 2026 order of magnitude | 6 000 to 30 000 BSD | 2 500 to 8 000 BSD | 2 900 / 4 900 / 8 900 USD, fixed price |
| Writing of expertise pages | Sometimes included, often an option | Rarely included | Native English or French writing included |
| Dedicated project manager | Yes | No, a single person | Yes, written update every week |
| Usual timeline | 6 to 12 weeks | 4 to 10 weeks | 3 to 4 weeks, Premium usually 4 to 6 |
| In-person meetings | Yes | Yes | No, Google Meet calls |
| Support after launch | Separate contract | Depending on availability | 3 months, 6 in Premium |
| Domain ownership | Check | Check | Domain in your name, all access handed over |
If your budget is 3 000 BSD and you write your own copy, a Nassau freelancer may suit you perfectly well. Kolonell brings a written fixed price, a project manager, copy written by a native writer and the handover of all access. Nassau is on UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer; the team, based in Senegal (GMT), is 4 to 5 hours ahead, which puts calls in the Nassau morning. Kolonell does no in-person meetings and no on-site photos. For reference, Kolonell built the bilingual FR/EN site of TR Signing Group, a notary in New Jersey, with quote requests, appointment scheduling and a back office. Details are on our international website offer.
What should a Bahamian consultancy show?
The Bahamian economy rests first on tourism, then on financial services and a large public sector. Nassau consultancies often work on hotel and tourism strategy, public sector reform, human resources and organisational development, management of projects financed by multilateral lenders, or structuring family businesses. Many are boutiques of 2 to 6 consultants. Buyers (permanent secretaries, hotel general managers, programme leads) look at the site while assessing a bid. It should:
- Show verifiable references: type of assignment, sector, period, without naming a client without written consent and without invented results.
- Support tenders: a capability statement downloadable as a PDF, areas of work and the team's real qualifications.
- Show the partners: bios, degrees, LinkedIn links.
- Offer a meeting: Calendly or your chosen tool, with two or three qualifying questions.
- Publish a few insights: articles on tourism, productivity or governance that also feed LinkedIn.
On compliance, facts only. The Data Protection (Privacy of Personal Information) Act of 2003 governs personal data in the Bahamas, supervised by the Data Protection Commissioner: your forms and newsletter should be presented clearly. Display only certifications actually held (a project management certification, for example) and no client logos without permission. WCAG 2.1 AA is the technical reference for accessibility. This is not legal advice.
How much over 3 years, once everything is counted?
The table compares a mid-range Nassau agency with Kolonell Growth, using the same maintenance hypothesis on both sides (Kolonell maintenance after support is quoted on request).
| Item over 36 months | Local agency | Kolonell Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Website build | 16 000 USD | 4 900 USD |
| Support included | Depends on contract | 3 months included |
| Maintenance (same hypothesis) | 140 USD a month over 33 months, 4 620 USD | 4 620 USD, maintenance on quote |
| 6 references and capability updates | 10 hours at 110 USD, 1 100 USD | Quoted upfront, hypothesis 900 USD |
| Team portraits | 600 USD | Local photographer booked separately, 600 USD |
| Indicative total | 22 320 USD | 11 020 USD |
What does each Kolonell package contain for a consultancy?
| Item | Starter 2 900 USD | Growth 4 900 USD | Premium 8 900 USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pages | 5 pages | Up to 12 pages | Full structure, written plan |
| Expertise and sectors | Summary on one page | One page per expertise | Pages by expertise and by sector |
| References and case studies | 3 references | Reusable template | Filterable library |
| Capability statement PDF | Link to your file | Dedicated downloadable page | Dedicated page and versions by sector |
| Articles and newsletter | No | Articles section | Articles by category, newsletter sign-up |
| Bilingual FR/EN site | No | No | Included |
| Support | 3 months | 3 months | 6 months |
A project tracking portal for your clients or a deliverables extranet is an application quoted separately, as is ongoing SEO.
Which red flags should you spot in a quote?
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- No mention of writing: the site will wait weeks for your copy.
- Hosting offered free with the provider with no transfer of access at the end of the contract.
- A lump sum without a page list: impossible to compare.
- Client logos suggested straight away without checking your contracts.
- No written timeline, or one that depends entirely on when you are ready.
Mini case study
Illustrative example. Keisha R., founder of a three-consultant boutique in human resources and organisational development, is undecided. A Nassau freelancer offers 4 500 BSD over 7 weeks, copy to be supplied. Kolonell offers Growth at 4 900 USD, copy written in English, delivered in 4 weeks. The price gap is 400 USD.
Keisha estimates that writing her own pages would take 4 days, which she usually bills at 800 USD each: 3 200 USD of billable time. Measured against that time, Growth costs her less, but if she already had copy ready, the freelancer would remain a reasonable option.
FAQ
How much does a consultancy website cost in Nassau in 2026?
A local agency charges roughly 6 000 to 30 000 BSD and a freelancer 2 500 to 8 000 BSD, at par with USD, as orders of magnitude. Kolonell charges a fixed 2 900, 4 900 or 8 900 USD, writing included.
Isn't a local freelancer cheaper?
Sometimes, yes, especially under 3 000 BSD with copy supplied. Kolonell adds a project manager, native writing, a written fixed price and 3 months of support.
Can you prepare a page that helps with tenders?
Yes, from Growth at 4 900 USD: a downloadable capability page, the expertise areas and the team's real qualifications. You approve every statement before publication.
How do exchanges work?
Through Google Meet calls in the Nassau morning, the team being 4 to 5 hours ahead, plus a written update every week. There are no in-person meetings.
Do we pay in Bahamian dollars?
Kolonell prices are in USD, payable by bank transfer or Wise, 50 % at kickoff and 50 % on delivery. With the Bahamian dollar at par, the amount does not change.
Let's scope your project. Send us your expertise areas, three references and your current capability statement: we reply with a fixed-price package and a launch 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.
