The verdict in three sentences
A professional showcase website in Senegal costs between 250,000 and 1,200,000 FCFA in 2026, depending on page count, CMS and animation level. The headline price is never a magic package: it adds up design, development, content production and hosting. Understanding this breakdown keeps you from overpaying for a free template or underbudgeting an ambitious project.
The three tiers and what they include
Most agencies structure their offer in three levels. Here is the Kolonell 2026 reference grid, in FCFA and euros.
| Tier | Price FCFA | Price EUR | Pages | Included | Lead time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | 250,000 | €380 | 5 | Responsive design, contact form, basic SEO | 5–7 d |
| Growth | 500,000 | €760 | 8–10 | + Blog, analytics, light multilingual | 8–12 d |
| Premium | 1,200,000 | €1,830 | 12+ | + Advanced animations, deep SEO, speed tuning | 12–15 d |
The price jump from Starter to Premium is not linear: it mainly reflects custom design time and the hours needed to integrate animations (parallax, reveals, micro-interactions).
Line-by-line breakdown
For a Growth project at 500,000 FCFA, here is how the budget typically splits (2026 order of magnitude).
| Item | Share | FCFA amount | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| UI/UX design | 30% | 150,000 | Mockups, brand kit, responsive |
| Development | 35% | 175,000 | Integration, CMS, forms |
| Content | 15% | 75,000 | Copywriting, photo editing |
| SEO & analytics | 12% | 60,000 | Tags, sitemap, tracking |
| Project management | 8% | 40,000 | Meetings, revisions, launch |
These proportions vary, but a serious agency can detail every line. Beware a quote that gives a single number without breakdown.
Recurring costs to plan for
The build price is not the end. You must budget monthly or yearly recurring items.
| Recurring item | 2026 range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Domain name | 7,000–15,000 FCFA | /year |
| Managed hosting | 25,000–75,000 FCFA | /month |
| Maintenance | 50,000–200,000 FCFA | /month |
| Ongoing SEO | 75,000–300,000 FCFA | /month |
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An SME client often picks basic maintenance (50,000 FCFA/month) the first year, then adjusts to their needs.
Mini case study
Awa, who runs a home-decor shop in Dakar, wants a showcase site with a blog. She takes the Growth tier at 500,000 FCFA, adds basic maintenance at 50,000 FCFA/month and a domain at 12,000 FCFA/year. Her first-year cost: 500,000 + (50,000 × 12) + 12,000 = 1,112,000 FCFA. The second year, with no new build, she pays just 612,000 FCFA. Spread over three years, her total comes to about 2,336,000 FCFA, or 65,000 FCFA/month — less than a classic billboard campaign.
FAQ
Why does a 5-page site already cost 250,000 FCFA?
Because the price covers custom design, responsive integration and basic SEO, not just pages. A free 0-FCFA template costs you in time, slowness and often a redesign within 18 months.
Can I move from Starter to Premium later?
Yes, most sites are scalable. Expect an extra 250,000 to 700,000 FCFA depending on added features, usually cheaper than rebuilding everything.
Is maintenance mandatory?
It is not mandatory but strongly recommended: without updates, a site becomes vulnerable and degrades. Budget at least 50,000 FCFA/month for security and backups.
Does the price include content and photos?
In Growth and Premium, some copywriting and photo editing is included (about 75,000 FCFA of value). Beyond that, extra content production is billed separately.
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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.
