The verdict in three sentences
A security company in Abidjan employing 1,200 guards and targeting banks and industrial firms should budget FCFA 1,300,000 to 2,400,000 (about EUR 1,980 to 3,660) for a professional website in 2026, delivered in 4 to 6 weeks. The site plays two roles: convincing security and procurement managers with clear services, references and a quote request per site to protect, then absorbing the flow of applications with an automatically screened application form (+FCFA 400,000). Maintenance costs about FCFA 45,000 a month.
The B2B website budget, line by line
A bank security director or a plant procurement manager in Yopougon or Vridi compares three providers. They look for the Interior Ministry licence, headcount, sectors covered and responsiveness. Your site must answer these questions in under 30 seconds.
| Item | 2026 budget (FCFA) | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Scoping and mock-ups | 200,000 to 350,000 | Buyer journey and applicant journey |
| Corporate site (10 to 14 pages) | 600,000 to 1,100,000 | Services, sectors, licences, supervision, areas covered |
| Service pages (guarding, remote monitoring, cash escort, dog handlers) | 200,000 to 350,000 | 1 page per service with resources and procedures |
| References and sectors | 100,000 to 200,000 | Banking, industry, construction, residences, events |
| Quote request per site to protect | 150,000 to 300,000 | Address, area, hours, number of posts, risks |
| Local SEO and Google profile | 50,000 to 100,000 | 'security company Abidjan', 'private security Ivory Coast' |
| B2B site total | 1,300,000 to 2,400,000 | Excluding recruitment module |
The structured quote request is the commercial core of the site. It lets your team price a setup (for example 4 day guards, 3 night guards, 1 patrol officer) without a site visit for a first budget.
The guard recruitment module
With 1,200 guards and an estimated 25% annual turnover, you hire about 300 guards a year, 25 a month. Without a tool, CVs arrive by WhatsApp, on paper and by email, and screening takes hours.
| Function | Without module | With module (+FCFA 400,000) |
|---|---|---|
| Receiving applications | WhatsApp, paper, email | Single mobile form |
| Knock-out criteria | Read by hand | Age, height, criminal record, training certificate, neighbourhood |
| Sorting by posting area | Manual | Filter Cocody, Plateau, Yopougon, Bassam |
| Pre-screening time for 200 applicants | 10 to 12 hours | 2 to 3 hours |
| Test invitations | Calls one by one | Bulk SMS (FCFA 15 to 25 each) |
| History and talent pool | None | Searchable base, Excel export |
The form must be light, usable on an entry-level phone and written in plain French. ID photo upload is possible, with secure storage compliant with Ivorian Law No. 2013-450 on personal data protection.
What reassures a bank or an industrial client
- Licences and insurance: licence number, liability policy, up-to-date certificates downloadable on request.
- Supervision: inspector ratio, control rounds, electronic logbook, response time on alert.
- Training: hours of initial and ongoing training, first aid, fire safety.
These elements, presented with figures, are worth more than a slogan.
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Kouadio, CEO of a private security company in Abidjan (1,200 guards), hires 25 guards a month. His HR officer spends 11 hours a month screening about 200 applications. He invests FCFA 1,900,000 in the B2B site and FCFA 400,000 in the recruitment module, FCFA 2,300,000 in total, plus FCFA 45,000 a month of maintenance. Screening drops to 3 hours a month, and structured quote requests arrive at 6 a month. A single 8-post contract for a bank branch, billed about FCFA 2,800,000 a month at a 15% margin, brings FCFA 420,000 a month: the site pays back in under 6 months.
FAQ
Should we publish guarding rates on the site?
No, setups vary too much from site to site. A structured quote form that allows a priced reply within 24 to 48 h works better.
Can the recruitment module check criminal records?
It can require upload of a criminal record extract (bulletin No. 3) and flag incomplete files. Final verification remains human, during the interview.
How long does it take to go live?
About 4 weeks for the B2B site and 2 more weeks for the recruitment module. Collecting approved client references is often the longest step.
Can we name our banking clients?
Only with their written consent. Otherwise, present sectors and volumes, for example '14 bank branches secured in Abidjan'.
What does the FCFA 45,000 monthly maintenance include?
Security updates, backups, uptime monitoring and 1 to 2 hours of edits per month, such as publishing job offers.
Let's scope your project. Your services, target sectors and hiring volume are enough to price a site between FCFA 1,300,000 and 2,800,000, delivered in 4 to 6 weeks. 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.
