The verdict in three sentences
With a French-speaking agency in 2026, a genuinely professional website costs between 900,000 and 3,500,000 FCFA (roughly 1,400-5,300 EUR) depending on page count and features, delivered in 3 to 6 weeks. A low-cost site at 350,000 FCFA looks attractive, but it often forces a full rebuild 12 to 18 months later, which ends up costing more than investing properly from the start. Add hosting of 25,000 to 75,000 FCFA/month and maintenance of 50,000 to 150,000 FCFA/month for a site that lasts.
The real price of a pro website
Price depends on scope: a simple brochure site is not the same as a site with a blog, advanced forms and local SEO optimization.
| Package | Pages | 2026 price (FCFA) | Timeline | Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | 4-5 | 900,000-1,300,000 | 3 wks | Responsive, contact, base SEO |
| Professional | 6-10 | 1,500,000-2,400,000 | 4 wks | Blog, analytics, multilingual |
| Premium | 10-15 | 2,600,000-3,500,000 | 6 wks | Animations, advanced SEO, CMS |
Recurring costs are modest but real, and guarantee the site's security and availability.
| Recurring item | 2026 order of magnitude | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting | 25,000-75,000 FCFA/month | Fast server, SSL |
| Domain (.com/.ae) | 10,000-25,000 FCFA/year | Identity |
| Maintenance | 50,000-150,000 FCFA/month | Security, updates |
| Local SEO | 75,000-300,000 FCFA/month | Google visibility |
The hidden cost of "building it twice"
The low-cost trap is not the sticker price, but the total cost when the site must be rebuilt.
| Scenario | Initial cost | Rebuild at 18 months | 2-year total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low-cost 350,000 | 350,000 FCFA | 1,500,000 FCFA | 1,850,000 FCFA |
| Pro site from the start | 1,500,000 FCFA | 0 FCFA | 1,500,000 FCFA |
| Gap | 350,000 FCFA saved |
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Beyond money, low-cost costs lost sales: a slow or unindexed site generates no qualified leads for 18 months.
Mini case study
Fatou, manager of a medical-supply SME serving Dubai clients, had a low-cost 350,000 FCFA site that never appeared on Google and generated no requests. She invests 1,800,000 FCFA in a professional 8-page site with local SEO and a quote form. Within 3 months, the site ranks for "medical supply" queries and generates 5 to 8 qualified requests per month. With an average order of 450,000 FCFA and a 25% conversion rate, the site yields about one extra sale per month, reaching return on investment in under 4 months.
FAQ
Why avoid a 350,000 FCFA website? Because it is often built on a bloated, slow, poorly indexed template, with no SEO or maintenance. It generates no leads and must be rebuilt, doubling the spend over 2 years.
Can I pay in installments in FCFA? Yes, the common practice is 40% on order, 30% on mockup sign-off, 30% on delivery. Wave and Orange Money payments are accepted.
Will the site be visible on Google? With proper local SEO (Google Business profile, LocalBusiness markup, geo-targeted keywords), yes: first results appear in 2 to 4 months for niche queries.
Should hosting be local or international? High-performance hosting with a CDN is enough; what matters is speed on 3G/4G. Budget 25,000 to 75,000 FCFA/month for a reliable service.
How much is annual maintenance? Between 600,000 and 1,800,000 FCFA per year depending on service level. It covers security, backups, updates and minor changes, essential for a site that lasts.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your sector, page count and target budget in FCFA for a quote fitted to your market. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
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.
