The verdict in three sentences
In Neuchâtel, redesigning a wealth manager or family office website costs CHF 10,000 to 30,000 with a regional agency in 2026, and often more with a specialist agency in Lausanne or Geneva, while Kolonell's fixed grid is CHF 2,700, 4,500 or 8,200, delivered in 3 to 4 weeks once content is ready. The issue that blows budgets is the client portal and the links to custodian banks: the site must lead to them cleanly, without pretending to rebuild them. Draw a clear line between what the fixed grid covers and what stays on quote, keep your regulatory pages reachable with a 301 redirect map, and the project stays under control.
Why are so many Neuchâtel firms redesigning now?
The market is small. Between the city centre, the lakeside and La Chaux-de-Fonds, clients are families from watchmaking and microtechnology, regional entrepreneurs preparing a succession, and executives who have sold a stake. They know each other, compare and check. Yet many sites predate FinIA, in force since 1 January 2020, which requires portfolio managers to obtain FINMA authorisation and be monitored by a supervisory organisation. Pages sometimes describe an outdated status, the privacy notice ignores the revised Federal Act on Data Protection (nLPD, in force since 1 September 2023), and the "Client login" button points to a sign-in page that a custodian moved long ago.
What the fixed grid covers, and what stays on quote
This is the table to put on the desk at the first meeting with any provider.
| Item | In the fixed grid | On quote | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Client access" page linking to the existing portal | yes | links tested before go-live | |
| Login buttons to custodian banks | yes | one URL per custodian, checked quarterly by the firm | |
| The client portal itself (reporting, documents) | yes | never rebuilt inside a fixed-price site | |
| Single sign-on between site and portal | yes | depends on the portal vendor | |
| Secure document exchange | yes | a specialised tool is recommended | |
| Booking linked to the CRM | yes | a link to an external calendar is often enough | |
| Minimal contact form | yes | name, email, phone, short message | |
| Regulatory pages (legal notice, status, complaints, fees) | yes | content supplied and approved by compliance |
This separation protects the firm: a provider who promises a "client area" inside a brochure-site package usually delivers a password-protected page without the security guarantees of a real portal.
What budget should you plan in Neuchâtel in 2026?
2026 ballpark based on typical agency quotes and public agency rate pages, for a 12 to 30 page site.
| Option | 2026 ballpark | Availability in the region | Typical timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agency in Neuchâtel or La Chaux-de-Fonds | CHF 10,000 to 30,000 | a handful of agencies, few finance specialists | 8 to 12 weeks |
| Finance specialist agency, Lake Geneva region | CHF 30,000 to 55,000 | an hour's drive, workshops possible | 10 to 16 weeks |
| Regional freelancer | CHF 5,000 to 12,000 | variable availability | 6 to 12 weeks |
| Kolonell Starter | CHF 2,700 | remote, project manager in the Swiss time zone | 3 to 4 weeks |
| Kolonell Growth | CHF 4,500 | remote | 3 to 4 weeks |
| Kolonell Premium | CHF 8,200 | the multilingual tier, languages set in the quote | 3 to 4 weeks |
Every Kolonell tier includes native English or French copywriting, delivery in 3 to 4 weeks and 3 months of support; maintenance afterwards is on quote. See the international offer.
Which risks before, during and after go-live?
| When | Risk | Mitigation |
|---|---|---|
| Before | forgotten URLs, including fee information PDFs | full inventory from Search Console and a crawl |
| Before | marketing copy implying returns | compliance reads every page, FinSA rules applied generally |
| During | insights archive migrated without dates | original date kept, older commentary flagged |
| During | outdated custodian login link | every link tested, screenshots kept for compliance |
| Switch-over | site downtime | switch outside office hours, DNS TTL lowered 48 hours before |
| After | drop in organic traffic | 301 map, new sitemap submitted, 404s monitored for 6 weeks |
| After | form still sending to an old mailbox | real test submission on launch day |
Typical Kolonell schedule: week 1, scoping and inventory; week 2, mockups and build; week 3, migration and compliance review (allow 3 to 10 internal days); week 4, redirects and go-live. This is not legal advice: the compliance of your copy remains approved by your compliance officer or counsel.
Questions to ask the provider: what exactly the "Client access" page includes, who tests the custodian links, who writes the 301 map, who holds the domain and hosting, and what rate applies after the support period.
When is a regional agency the better choice?
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If your redesign must include a real client portal, single sign-on or an integration with your reporting tool, an agency able to manage the portal vendor and come to your Neuchâtel office adds real value. The same applies if your partners want several in-person workshops or a complete new visual identity. The budget then sits closer to CHF 25,000 to 55,000.
Mini case study
Illustrative example. Nathalie Robert runs an independent wealth planning firm for business owners in La Chaux-de-Fonds. Her clients view their reporting on a specialist vendor's platform and hold accounts with 3 custodian banks. An agency quotes her CHF 26,000, including a home-made "client area".
- Kolonell Growth, site in French: CHF 4,500
- "Client access" page with 1 link to the existing platform and 3 custodian links: included
- Portal: she keeps the vendor's platform, already secured
- Difference with the agency quote: 26,000 − 4,500 = CHF 21,500
If she later wants single sign-on between site and platform, that module will be priced on quote, separately. Schedule: 2 weeks of text preparation, then 4 weeks of project work. To compare in detail, she can request a free quote.
FAQ
How much does a wealth manager website redesign cost in Neuchâtel?
CHF 10,000 to 30,000 with a regional agency, 2026 ballpark, more with a Lake Geneva specialist. Kolonell's grid is fixed: CHF 2,700, 4,500 or 8,200.
Is the client portal included in the fixed price?
No. The access page and links are included; the portal itself stays on quote. On a CHF 4,500 site, that avoids paying for a fake client area.
How many custodian links can we have?
As many as needed: 3 to 6 links is common for an independent firm. Each one is tested before go-live.
How long does the redesign take?
3 to 4 weeks once content is ready, plus 3 to 10 internal days of compliance review.
Do we need an English or German version?
Only if part of your clients ask for it. That is Premium at CHF 8,200, the multilingual tier, languages set in the quote.
Let's scope your project. A redesign with a client access page, tested custodian links and a 301 map, from CHF 2,700 to 8,200, live in 3 to 4 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.
