The verdict in three sentences
Migrating a brochure site from an unstable host to reliable infrastructure costs 400,000 to 1,500,000 FCFA in Douala in 2026, over a 1 to 3 week timeline. Managed hosting then runs 25,000 to 60,000 FCFA/month. The real gain is not technical but commercial: no more outages, a site that is fast even on 3G, and customers who no longer flee to a reachable competitor.
What the migration budget covers
Price depends on page count, the original CMS and the desired level of 3G optimization. We always start from a full backup before any transfer to guarantee zero loss.
| Item | Simple site (5-10 pages) | Full site (20-40 pages + blog) |
|---|---|---|
| Backup + audit | 50,000 FCFA | 120,000 FCFA |
| Transfer + reconfiguration | 150,000 FCFA | 400,000 FCFA |
| 3G optimization (images, cache) | 120,000 FCFA | 350,000 FCFA |
| DNS + SSL + tests | 80,000 FCFA | 230,000 FCFA |
| QA + training | 50,000 FCFA | 150,000 FCFA |
| Indicative total | 400,000-550,000 FCFA | 1,100,000-1,500,000 FCFA |
These 2026 figures are an order of magnitude for Douala. 3G optimization is the most profitable item in the Cameroonian market, where most visits are mobile on a slow network.
Hosting and reliability: the comparison
The core problem is often stability. Here are orders of magnitude between a low-end local host and serious managed infrastructure.
| Criterion | Unstable host | Managed infrastructure |
|---|---|---|
| Availability (uptime) | 95-98% | 99.9% |
| Outages/month | 5-15 | < 1 |
| 3G load time | 8-14 s | 2-4 s |
| CDN / edge cache | No | Yes |
| Monthly hosting | 10,000-20,000 FCFA | 25,000-60,000 FCFA |
| Support / responsiveness | Low | Within 24 h |
Uptime moving from 97% to 99.9% gains roughly 20 hours of availability per month: that many hours where the site takes requests instead of showing an error.
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Mini case study
Mr Fotso, owner of a construction-equipment SME in Douala, loses customers to a site down on average 10 times/month and slow on 3G (11 s). He budgets a migration at 900,000 FCFA + hosting 40,000 FCFA/month. After migration: 3G load at 3 s, uptime 99.9%, and the contact form rises from 20 to 34 requests/month. At an average margin of 75,000 FCFA per order and a 25% conversion rate, the +14 requests generate 3.5 orders, i.e. +262,500 FCFA/month: the migration pays back in under 4 months.
FAQ
Will I lose my content during migration? No: a full backup is taken before any transfer. The current site stays live until the new one is validated; cutover only happens after QA.
Why optimise for 3G? In Cameroon, most visits are mobile on a slow network. A site loading in 3 s instead of 11 s halves the bounce rate and doubles page views.
Will my professional email be affected? If emails are tied to the hosting, we migrate them or move them to a dedicated service. It is planned in the transfer to avoid any mail downtime.
How long does the migration take? From 1 to 3 weeks depending on size. A 5-10 page site migrates in a week; a full site with a blog needs 2 to 3 weeks.
Can payment be split? Yes, usually 50% on order and 50% on delivery, payable by Wave or Orange Money. Terms are set out in the quote.
Let's scope your project. Tell us how many pages your site has and your current host, and we will price the migration and 3G optimization. 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.
