The verdict in three sentences
For a mid-market company of 150 to 400 employees, a corporate redesign is a multi-year investment, amortised over 3 to 5 years. In 2026, the core sits between 25,000 and 55,000 EUR, plus headless CMS, editorial governance and accessibility compliance. The CFO must reason in TCO, not purchase price.
The 2026 corporate redesign grid
A mid-market firm has requirements an SME does not: content governance, multilingual, compliance, integrations. Here are the 2026 items.
| Item | 2026 range (EUR) | Indicative timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate redesign 25-60 pages | 25,000 - 55,000 | 4-6 months |
| Headless CMS (Sanity / Strapi) | 6,000 - 15,000 | included in core |
| Multi-level editorial governance | 4,000 - 9,000 | +3-4 weeks |
| Accessibility WCAG 2.1 AA | 3,000 - 6,000 | audit included |
| Multilingual (3+ languages) | 4,000 - 9,000 | +4-6 weeks |
| Integrations (CRM, HR, intranet) | 5,000 - 15,000 | by scope |
The realistic timeline for a mid-market redesign is 4 to 6 months, with a dedicated project manager and agile sprints.
The 3-year TCO: beyond purchase price
The CFO does not validate a quote but a multi-year budget. Here is the typical total cost of ownership for a 40,000 EUR redesign.
| Item | Year 1 (EUR) | Years 2-3 /yr (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial redesign | 40,000 | 0 |
| Maintenance (500-1,200 EUR/mo) | 6,000 - 14,400 | 6,000 - 14,400 |
| Managed hosting (150-400/mo) | 1,800 - 4,800 | 1,800 - 4,800 |
| Evolutions / new pages | 3,000 - 8,000 | 3,000 - 8,000 |
| Annual accessibility audit | included | 2,000 - 4,000 |
Over 3 years, the TCO of a 40,000 EUR project reaches roughly 75,000 to 110,000 EUR, half of it recurring. That figure must be validated, not just the initial investment.
Why headless CMS changes the math
A headless CMS (Sanity, Strapi) costs more upfront but cuts evolution cost. 2026 comparison.
| Criterion | Classic CMS (WordPress) | Headless CMS |
|---|---|---|
| Initial premium | 0 | +6,000 - 15,000 EUR |
| Governance workflow | Limited | Native multi-level |
| Performance / security | Medium | High |
| Multi-site (subsidiaries) | Complex | Native |
| 3-year evolution cost | High | Reduced |
Mini case study
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Sophie, CFO of a 280-employee industrial mid-market firm in Dublin, must validate a redesign budget. The core is priced at 42,000 EUR, plus 900 EUR/month maintenance and 300 EUR/month managed hosting.
Over 3 years, TCO comes to 42,000 + 43,200 = 85,200 EUR. Against this, the old site generates hidden costs: 2 days/month of a comms officer (about 14,000 EUR/year of internal time) for laborious updates. The headless CMS removes 80 % of that time, i.e. 11,000 EUR/year saved, covering nearly a quarter of the recurring TCO.
FAQ
Why does a mid-market redesign cost over 25,000 EUR?
Governance, multilingual, accessibility and integration requirements multiply the items. A corporate site is not a showcase but a structured content platform with a validation workflow.
Is a headless CMS essential?
Not always, but it becomes profitable once you manage several languages, subsidiaries or an editorial workflow. The 6,000 to 15,000 EUR premium pays off in reduced evolution cost.
What accessibility budget should I plan?
Budget 3,000 to 6,000 EUR with audit included. WCAG 2.1 AA compliance is now an expected standard, especially for firms working with the public sector.
How long does a corporate redesign take?
Around 4 to 6 months with a dedicated project manager and sprints. Governance and multi-level validation phases are non-compressible in a mid-market firm.
What annual maintenance should I plan?
Maintenance of 500 to 1,200 EUR/month covers fixes, evolutions and security. Add 150 to 400 EUR/month managed hosting for uptime and backups.
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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.
