The verdict in three sentences
For a cybersecurity firm, the website is the first deliverable a client audits: a CISO who finds missing security headers or a poorly protected form draws conclusions fast. A serious redesign costs 15,000 to 45,000 EUR with a Luxembourg agency in 2026, and 2,700 to 8,200 EUR on the Kolonell fixed grid, excluding gated areas and integrations. The main risk sits in the migration: lost search rankings, regulatory content not reviewed, downtime.
What makes a CISO hesitate in thirty seconds
Buyers of cybersecurity services in Luxembourg are CISOs, CIOs and compliance heads at banks, funds, insurers, EU institutions and larger SMEs. They look for penetration testing, a SOC, incident response, NIS2 support or, for financial entities, DORA. They read your site technically.
| Visible signal | What the CISO concludes | Expected fix |
|---|---|---|
| Missing security headers (CSP, HSTS) | “They don't follow their own advice” | Verified configuration, public score available |
| No security.txt file | No clear disclosure channel | File compliant with RFC 9116 |
| Incident hotline hard to find | Doubtful responsiveness | Emergency line visible on every page |
| Vague certifications (“ISO certified”) | Instant distrust | Certifications actually held, scope and date |
| Generic NIS2 and DORA pages | Copy-paste marketing | One page per obligation, with what the team delivers |
| English-only site | Distance from local management | Languages chosen for the target clientele |
| Anonymous team | Expertise cannot be checked | Profiles, fields, real publications |
One caution: show a certification such as ISO 27001 or a CREST accreditation only if it is actually held, with its exact scope. Name no client or incident without written consent. On data, GDPR applies and the CNPD is the Luxembourg authority; an incident contact form collects sensitive data and must be handled accordingly. This is not legal advice.
Budget: three ways to fund the redesign
| Option | 2026 range | What is included | What often is not |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freelancer | 4,000 to 12,000 EUR (ballpark) | Design and build | Copywriting, multilingual, security review |
| Luxembourg agency | 15,000 to 45,000 EUR (typical quotes) | On-site workshops, multilingual | Maintenance, often billed separately |
| Specialist B2B tech agency | 30,000 to 80,000 EUR (typical quotes) | Strategy, content, brand | Long timelines, 3 to 6 months |
| Kolonell Starter | 2,700 EUR | Structured services site, project manager, native French or English copy | Gated areas, integrations |
| Kolonell Growth | 4,500 EUR | More service pages, in-depth content | Gated areas, integrations |
| Kolonell Premium | 8,200 EUR | Multilingual tier, languages set in the quote | Client portal, integrations: on quote |
All three Kolonell tiers include a project manager reachable in your time zone, native French or English copywriting, delivery in 3 to 4 weeks (4 to 6 for Premium) and 3 months of support. After those 3 months, maintenance is on quote. A client portal for test reports or an integration with your ticketing tool is priced separately. Details in the international offer.
Timeline and migration risks
Once content is ready, the redesign runs in four phases: scoping and inventory (week 1), wireframes and copy (weeks 1 to 2), build and security review (weeks 2 to 3), acceptance and go-live (weeks 3 to 4, up to 6 for Premium).
| Risk | Consequence | Mitigation |
|---|---|---|
| Lost search rankings | “pentest Luxembourg” searches lost | URL inventory, 301 redirect map, Search Console monitoring |
| Inaccurate regulatory content | False claim about NIS2 or DORA | Review by your compliance team before go-live |
| Content migration | Technical articles lost | Page-by-page approved list |
| Downtime | Emergency line unreachable | Planned cutover, incident page kept live |
| New vulnerability | Credibility destroyed | Header and form testing before cutover |
When a Luxembourg agency is still the better choice
To be fair: a local agency wins if you need repeated in-person workshops with an executive committee, native German or Luxembourgish copy from day one, or if a public tender requires local presence. It also wins if the redesign comes with a heavy integration into internal systems. For a clear, fast, well-secured services site, a remote studio with a fixed price remains a solid option.
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Mini case study
Illustrative example: Moselle Secure, 25 people, pentest and SOC for funds and regulated financial professionals. Quote from a local agency: 32,000 EUR, 14 weeks. Kolonell Premium option: 8,200 EUR, languages set in the quote (French, English, German), delivery in 6 weeks, client report portal priced separately on quote. Gap on the site itself: 32,000 minus 8,200, so 23,800 EUR. Even setting aside 10,000 EUR for the portal, management keeps 13,800 EUR for a DORA content campaign.
FAQ
How long does the redesign take?
At Kolonell, 3 to 4 weeks once content is ready, 4 to 6 weeks for Premium. A local agency usually quotes 10 to 16 weeks including workshops.
Does the site need four languages?
Not necessarily: many buyers read English and French. The Premium tier (8,200 EUR) covers multilingual sites, with languages set in the quote according to your clientele.
Can we show our certifications and clients?
Yes for certifications actually held, with their scope. For clients, only with written consent, which in practice rules out most sensitive engagements, often covered by a 3 to 5 year confidentiality agreement.
What happens to our current rankings?
A URL inventory and a 301 redirect map limit the loss. Plan 4 to 8 weeks of Search Console monitoring after go-live.
What does it cost after delivery?
The 3 months of support are included. After that, maintenance is on quote, and a local market assumption sits between 150 and 600 EUR a month.
Let's scope your project. A Growth redesign at 4,500 EUR or Premium at 8,200 EUR, delivered in 3 to 6 weeks, with a header audit before go-live. 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.

