The verdict in three sentences
For a Quebec City family office, the redesign mostly turns on the team: accurate bios, titles that match each person's registration, and consistent portraits. Kolonell's fixed grid costs USD 4,900 (Growth) for a French-language site, or USD 8,900 (Premium, the multilingual tier, languages set in the quote) if you add English, versus about USD 7,200 to 25,200 at a local agency. Expect 3 to 4 weeks of build once content is ready, and book the photo shoot, a third-party cost, at kickoff.
When does a Quebec City family office website need a redesign?
In Sillery, Sainte-Foy and Old Quebec, wealth firms serve SME owners, professionals and retirees. These clients often decide after a meeting, then come back to the site to check who they met. A redesign is due when:
- bios date from the opening and mention people who have left;
- a designation acronym is out of date or never explained;
- photos come from stock libraries or from three different shoots;
- regulatory pages (registration status, complaints procedure, privacy policy, fee disclosure) are hard to find;
- the English version, if there is one, has more pages than the French one.
What does the redesign cost, line by line?
| Item | Freelancer | Quebec City agency (2026 ballpark) | Kolonell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design and build | CAD 3,500 to 10,000 (about USD 2,500 to 7,200) | CAD 10,000 to 35,000 (about USD 7,200 to 25,200) | Starter USD 2,900, Growth USD 4,900, Premium USD 8,900 |
| Bio copywriting | often left to you | CAD 1,000 to 3,000 extra, or included | native French or English copywriting included |
| English version | separate translator | CAD 2,000 to 5,000 depending on volume | Premium, the multilingual tier, languages set in the quote |
| Team photo shoot | local photographer, third-party cost | partner photographer, re-billed | local photographer, third-party cost paid by you |
| Insights migration | rarely planned | included or on quote | included within the quoted scope |
| Client portal or CRM integration | no | on quote | on quote |
| Post-launch support | varies | monthly contract | 3 months included, then on quote |
Local ranges reflect typical agency quotes and public rate pages, converted approximately to USD. For a half-day portrait session, local photographers generally list CAD 800 to 2,000 (about USD 575 to 1,440). Kolonell's international offer also includes a project manager reachable in Eastern time and delivery in 3 to 4 weeks.
How do you write bios without risk?
The AMF and CIRO frame advertising and representatives' titles in general terms: the message must be accurate, balanced and consistent with each person's registration. Some titles, such as financial planner, are reserved in Quebec. Here is a review grid:
| Element | Avoid | Prudent wording |
|---|---|---|
| Title | investment expert or a vague label | exact title and registration category, as in the AMF register |
| Experience | any mention of returns | years of experience and type of mandates, stated plainly |
| Designations | expired or unexplained acronyms | active designations, with the name of the issuing body |
| Clients | family names, client counts | client type described in general terms |
| Portrait | stock image | real portrait, same lighting and framing for the whole team |
| Languages | perfectly bilingual, unverified | working languages actually used |
| Media mentions | unsourced articles | nothing without a verifiable link and compliance approval |
No performance, testimonial or promise of returns is published without written sign-off from the compliance lead. This is not legal advice.
Which technical and regulatory risks should you plan for?
Search visibility. URL inventory, 301 redirect map (bios of departed staff redirect to the Team page), new sitemap in Search Console and 404 monitoring for 30 days.
Language. The Charter of the French language requires French to be available; the French version remains the reference and the English one does not outgrow it.
Personal information. Quebec's Law 25 requires, among other things, a clear privacy policy and a person in charge of protecting personal information. The public form stops at name, email, phone and topic; never account numbers or asset details. Newsletters need consent that meets CASL.
Insights migration. Every market commentary is reviewed before republishing; dated pieces are archived or redirected.
Client access. The link to the portal or custodian is tested; the portal itself stays on quote.
| Step | Week | Deliverable |
|---|---|---|
| Interviews and photo shoot | -2 to 0 | interview notes, retouched portraits |
| Audit and inventory | 1 | URL list, draft 301 map |
| Design and copywriting | 1 and 2 | mockups, bios, regulatory pages |
| Build and English | 2 and 3 | staging site, English version if Premium |
| Compliance review and go-live | 4 | written approvals, redirects live |
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Questions to ask the provider: who interviews team members? Who checks titles against the register? Is the 301 map delivered in writing? Where is form data hosted?
When is a Quebec City agency the better choice?
If you want an entirely new visual identity, photo art direction over several days, or in-person meetings at every stage, a local agency brings real proximity. A custom client portal or deep CRM integration also justifies a local partner who knows the sector.
Mini case study
Illustrative example: Helen runs a Sillery family office, set up for one entrepreneurial family, that now welcomes a few other families. The site must present 6 people, in French and English.
- Kolonell Premium (the multilingual tier, languages set in the quote): USD 8,900;
- local photographer, half day (third-party cost): CAD 1,400, about USD 1,010;
- retouching 6 portraits x CAD 40 (third-party cost): CAD 240, about USD 170;
- total: about USD 10,080;
- Quebec City agency quote for a comparable scope: CAD 28,000, about USD 20,200;
- difference: about USD 10,100.
Team time: 6 interviews of 1.5 hours, so 9 hours, plus a compliance review of 6 bios.
FAQ
How much does a family office website redesign cost in Quebec City?
At a local agency, CAD 10,000 to 35,000, or about USD 7,200 to 25,200, as a 2026 ballpark. With Kolonell, from USD 2,900 (Starter) to USD 8,900 (Premium).
Is the photo shoot included?
No, it is a third-party cost paid directly to the local photographer, often CAD 800 to 2,000 for a half day. Kolonell provides the framing and lighting brief.
Do we need an English version?
French must be available; English helps if some of your families are English-speaking. It falls under the Premium tier at USD 8,900.
How much time should we allow?
Two weeks for interviews and photos, then 3 to 4 weeks of build.
Can we name client families?
No, for discretion and regulatory caution. Describe your client base in general terms, with no names or figures.
Let's scope your project. Accurate bios and a sober French-language site, USD 4,900 on Growth or USD 8,900 on Premium, delivered in 3 to 4 weeks once content is approved. 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.
