The verdict in three sentences
The website of an executive search firm in Monaco speaks to two audiences who read different pages: chairs, CEOs and HR directors who judge partner seniority, sector knowledge and discretion, and candidates who want to know how to get on your radar. A Monaco agency typically charges 18,000 to 45,000 EUR for this site; Kolonell uses a fixed grid of 2,700 EUR (Starter), 4,500 EUR (Growth) and 8,200 EUR (Premium). The right choice depends mostly on how many languages you need, how candidate data is handled and whether a secure area is required.
What does this site cost in Monaco, and what does each option include?
The Monaco market is small and very high end; many firms use agencies in Nice or Sophia Antipolis. Local ranges are a 2026 ballpark, based on typical quotes from agencies in the Principality and on the Riviera and on public agency rate pages.
| Provider | Build price | Timeline | Usually included | Usually excluded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riviera freelancer | 5,000 to 14,000 EUR | 6 to 10 weeks | Design, build | Copywriting, translations |
| Nice or Sophia Antipolis agency | 15,000 to 35,000 EUR | 8 to 14 weeks | Design, CMS, partial copywriting | Translations, photography |
| High-end Monaco agency | 30,000 to 80,000 EUR | 3 to 6 months | Brand, copywriting, account management | Custom development |
| Kolonell Starter | 2,700 EUR | 3 to 4 weeks | Essential site, native French or English copywriting | Portal, integrations |
| Kolonell Growth | 4,500 EUR | 3 to 4 weeks | Pages by sector and function, candidate page | Portal, integrations |
| Kolonell Premium | 8,200 EUR | 4 to 6 weeks | Multilingual tier, languages set in the quote | Portal, integrations |
Every Kolonell tier includes a project manager reachable in your time zone, native French or English copywriting and 3 months of support. A client area to follow a shortlist, a connection to your ATS or a candidate portal are priced on quote. Tier details are on the international offer.
The pages an executive search firm needs
A board chair does not read a list of services: they look for proof that you know their sector and that the mandate will stay confidential.
- Partners: background, sectors, languages, roles recruited. This is the most-read page.
- Practices: yachting and superyachts, family offices and wealth management, luxury and hospitality, real estate, financial services, according to your actual fields.
- Approach: market mapping, direct search, assessment, shortlist presentation, onboarding follow-up, with typical timelines.
- Confidentiality: how a mandate is protected and who has access.
- Candidates: how you approach executives, how to send a CV, what you keep and for how long.
- Insights: market notes on executive pay or governance, if you produce them.
Never invent placements or client names: in executive search, discretion is part of the offer. Monaco has its own personal data protection law and a dedicated supervisory authority; the candidate form should collect the minimum and state a retention period. This is not legal advice: have your privacy policy reviewed by your counsel.
Hidden costs and total cost over 3 years
The build quote is only one line. Translations, photography and review are third-party costs. Maintenance amounts below are market assumptions.
| 3-year line item | Nice agency | Monaco agency | Kolonell Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build | 25,000 EUR | 50,000 EUR | 8,200 EUR |
| English and Italian translations (third party) | 4,000 EUR | Included | 4,000 EUR |
| Partner portraits (third party) | 2,500 EUR | 2,500 EUR | 2,500 EUR |
| Privacy policy review (counsel) | 1,500 EUR | 1,500 EUR | 1,500 EUR |
| Maintenance | Market assumption: 250 EUR/month, 9,000 EUR | Market assumption: 600 EUR/month, 21,600 EUR | On quote after 3 months (market assumption: 300 EUR/month over 33 months, 9,900 EUR) |
| Indicative 3-year total | 42,000 EUR | 75,600 EUR | 26,100 EUR |
Most of the gap comes from the build. Third-party lines stay roughly the same whichever provider you pick.
When a local agency is the better choice
A Monaco agency makes sense if you are also redoing your brand identity, if you want regular in-person meetings in Monte Carlo, or if the site must plug into a candidate platform already built locally. A local network can also help with events. Questions to ask any provider:
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- Who writes the partner biographies, and in which languages?
- How does the candidate form limit the data collected?
- Who owns the domain, the code and the hosting?
- What does a new practice page cost after launch?
Mini case study
Illustrative example: Rocher Executive Partners, a three-partner firm focused on yachting and family offices, receives a 42,000 EUR quote from a local agency. It chooses the Premium tier at 8,200 EUR, with French, English and Italian set in the quote, adds 4,000 EUR of translations and 2,500 EUR of portraits: 14,700 EUR. The 27,300 EUR difference equals about 37% of the fee on a CEO mandate paying 220,000 EUR, using the common basis of one third of annual compensation (about 73,300 EUR). A single mandate won thanks to a credible site pays back the build several times over.
FAQ
Is the Starter tier enough for a search firm?
Starter at 2,700 EUR suits a firm with one or two partners and a single practice. Once you need pages by sector and a detailed candidate page, Growth at 4,500 EUR fits better.
Does a Monaco firm need a multilingual site?
Often yes: the clientele is French, British, Italian and international. Premium at 8,200 EUR is the multilingual tier; languages are set in the quote, and third-party translations are budgeted separately.
Can we publish recent placements?
Only with written consent from both client and candidate, which is rare. Most firms describe mandate types (for example "CFO for a family office") without names.
How long until the site is live?
3 to 4 weeks once content is ready, 4 to 6 for Premium. Partner biographies are often what delays the project by 1 to 2 weeks.
Is maintenance included?
3 months of support are included after launch. After that, maintenance is on quote, depending on how often mandates and insights are updated.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your practices, languages and timing, and we will propose Growth or Premium with a launch in 3 to 6 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.