The verdict in three sentences
A credible corporate website for an SME costs between 1,200,000 and 3,500,000 FCFA (about 1,800-5,300 EUR) in 2026 for 10 to 15 structured pages. Facing funders and large accounts, this is not a marketing cost but a credibility asset that conditions access to tenders. The real trade-off is between a one-off fee (heavy cash outlay, full ownership) and an all-inclusive monthly subscription (spread cost, maintenance included).
The 2026 FCFA grid for a corporate website
The amounts below give a 2026 order of magnitude for a French-speaking build. Price depends on page count, content production and design level.
| Service | 2026 FCFA range | Timeline | Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate site 10 pages | 1,200,000 - 1,800,000 | 5-6 wks | Structure, presentation, references |
| Corporate site 15 pages | 1,900,000 - 2,700,000 | 6-7 wks | Blog, news, press area |
| Premium 15 pages | 2,800,000 - 3,500,000 | 7-8 wks | Custom design, FR/EN, animations |
| Hosting + SSL certificate | 30,000 - 80,000 /mo | - | CDN, backups, monitoring |
| Maintenance | 50,000 - 150,000 /mo | - | Updates, content, support |
| Content production | +400,000 - 900,000 | - | Copywriting, photos, translation |
One-off fee or monthly subscription
The one-off fee gives ownership and a lower total cost over 3 years but ties up cash. The subscription smooths the budget and includes maintenance, ideal for an SME preserving its cash.
| Criterion | One-off fee | All-inclusive subscription |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront investment | 1,900,000 - 2,700,000 | 0 - 300,000 |
| Monthly fee | 50,000 - 150,000 (maintenance) | 150,000 - 300,000 |
| Total cost over 3 years | 3,700,000 - 8,100,000 | 5,400,000 - 10,800,000 |
| Site ownership | Immediate | Eventually or never |
| Cash tied up | High upfront | Low and spread |
| Best for | SME with cash | SME preserving cash |
Mini case study
Amadou runs a construction SME that responds to funder-financed tenders. He picks a 15-page corporate site at 2,300,000 FCFA as a one-off fee, with 100,000 FCFA/month in maintenance and hosting. A single contract won thanks to a credible image represents 18,000,000 FCFA in revenue. The site is amortised on the first tender won, and its total annual cost (2,300,000 + 1,200,000) stays below 20% of the margin on a single project.
FAQ
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What is the minimum budget for a corporate website?
Expect at least 1,200,000 FCFA for 10 structured, credible pages. Below that you get a generic showcase that will not reassure a funder.
One-off or subscription: which is cheaper?
Over 3 years, the one-off fee is generally 20 to 30% cheaper than the subscription. The subscription makes sense if you want to preserve cash and delegate all maintenance.
How long to deliver the site?
Between 5 and 8 weeks depending on page count and content volume. FR/EN translation adds about a week.
Is FR/EN bilingualism useful to convince funders?
Yes, most international funders work in English. A bilingual version costs +400,000 to 900,000 FCFA but greatly widens your credibility.
What recurring costs after launch?
Between 50,000 and 150,000 FCFA/month maintenance, plus 30,000 to 80,000 FCFA/month secure hosting, i.e. 80,000 to 230,000 FCFA/month.
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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.
