The verdict in three sentences
A boutique strategy consultancy in Doha sells the trust of a CEO, a board or a sovereign investor: its site has to show credible partners, sector depth and complete discretion, in English and often in Arabic. A standard local agency prices this site at QAR 40,000 to 110,000 (roughly $11,000 to $30,000), while the Kolonell fixed grid starts at $2,900 and tops out at $8,900 for Premium, the multilingual tier. The decision turns on the three-year total and on who actually writes your content.
What consulting buyers check on your site
In Doha, strategy mandates come from public entities, Qatari family groups, energy sector companies and investment funds. The decision maker nearly always arrives by referral, then checks the site before the first meeting. They look for:
| What the decision maker wants to know | Page or element that answers | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|
| Who are the partners and where are they from? | Detailed bios, careers, languages spoken | Stock photos, vague titles |
| Does the firm know my sector? | Sector pages (energy, infrastructure, health, public sector) | A list of 20 sectors with no content |
| Has it handled comparable issues? | Real, anonymised case studies | Invented or overly identifiable cases |
| How does it think? | Publications, analysis notes | An unsigned generic blog |
| How does it work? | Engagement model page, typical team | Jargon without examples |
| Is it discreet and serious about data? | Privacy policy, minimal form | A form asking for too much |
On data, Qatar has Law No. 13 of 2016 on personal data protection, and the Qatar Financial Centre applies its own rules to entities established there. This is not legal advice: the applicable regime depends on where the firm is set up.
Comparing quotes: local agency, freelancer or fixed grid
The figures below are a 2026 ballpark from typical Doha agency quotes and public rate pages, converted at the fixed rate of about QAR 3.64 to $1 (approximate amounts).
| Option | Build cost | Timeline | Copywriting | Arabic and RTL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doha freelancer | QAR 8,000 to 25,000, about $2,200 to $6,900 | 4 to 10 weeks | often supplied by the client | variable |
| Standard local agency | QAR 40,000 to 110,000, about $11,000 to $30,000 | 8 to 14 weeks | optional | usually offered |
| Premium local agency | QAR 130,000 to 350,000, about $35,700 to $96,000 | 12 to 20 weeks | included | included |
| Kolonell Starter | $2,900 | 3 to 4 weeks | native English or French | no |
| Kolonell Growth | $4,900 | 3 to 4 weeks | native English or French | no |
| Kolonell Premium | $8,900 | 4 to 6 weeks | native English or French | the multilingual tier, languages and RTL set in the quote |
Every Kolonell tier includes a project manager reachable in your time zone and 3 months of support. Client areas, CRM integrations and custom tools are priced on quote. Details are on the international offer page.
As a professional services reference, Kolonell built the website of TR Signing Group (trsigninggroup.com), a signing services company based in New Jersey.
The real cost over three years
A consulting site lives through its publications and bios, which change often. The table below compares a Growth scenario with a local agency scenario.
| Year | Standard local agency (mid-range) | Kolonell Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1, build | QAR 75,000, about $20,600 | $4,900 |
| Year 1, partner photography | $1,500 to $4,000 (market assumption) | $1,500 to $4,000 (market assumption) |
| Year 1, Arabic translation of key pages | often included | $1,200 to $2,500 (market assumption) |
| Years 1 to 3, maintenance | $400 to $1,200 per month (market assumption) | on quote after the 3 included months |
| Years 2 and 3, new sector pages | $1,000 to $3,000 per page (market assumption) | on quote |
The lesson: the build is often less than half of three-year spend. Always ask the price of an update, not just of the launch.
When to stay with a Doha agency
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A local agency is the better fit if your public sector clients require a Qatar-registered supplier, if you want Arabic content written natively in Arabic rather than translated, or if you need weekly in-person workshops. It also wins for a client portal integrated with internal tools. For a fast, fixed-budget credibility site, the Kolonell grid is often the more rational choice.
Questions to ask: who writes the partner bios? What does a new case study cost? Will the site be accessible (WCAG 2.1 AA target)? Who owns the domain?
Mini case study
Illustrative example. Corniche Strategy Partners, a six-partner firm in West Bay, receives a local quote of QAR 95,000, about $26,100. It chooses Kolonell Premium at $8,900 for a site in English and Arabic, with expert Arabic proofreading at $2,000 (market assumption) and partner portraits at $2,500 (market assumption): $8,900 + $2,000 + $2,500 = $13,400. The initial saving is about $26,100 − $13,400 = $12,700, which the firm puts toward producing 4 sector notes a year.
FAQ
Does a consultancy need an Arabic site?
For public mandates and Qatari family groups, it signals seriousness. You would then aim for Premium, the multilingual tier at $8,900, with languages set in the quote.
Can we publish client case studies?
Only real ones, anonymised and approved by the client. Two or three well-described cases are often enough to convince a board.
What does Growth at $4,900 include?
A fuller site than Starter, with native English or French copywriting, a project manager in your time zone, delivery in 3 to 4 weeks and 3 months of support.
Is maintenance included?
The first 3 months of support are included. After that, maintenance is priced on quote; in the Doha market, expect $400 to $1,200 a month (market assumption).
Can Kolonell integrate our CRM?
Yes, but integrations are priced on quote. The cost depends on the tool and the number of forms involved.
Let's scope your project. A consultancy website on Growth at $4,900 or Premium, the multilingual tier, at $8,900, delivered 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.
