The verdict in three sentences
For an investor visa and citizenship law firm in Amsterdam, the website is often the first filter for a family living in Dubai, Lagos or Singapore: they look for dated information, a readable process and identifiable lawyers. With Kolonell a redesign costs 4,500 EUR (Growth) or 8,200 EUR (Premium, the multilingual tier), against roughly 12,000 to 90,000 EUR at an Amsterdam agency depending on the level. The risk specific to this niche lies in outdated programme pages, which expose the firm to costly misunderstandings and must be sorted before migration.
What a wealthy family checks before the first call
Clients in this niche compare several jurisdictions at once. Their searches look like 'EB-5 lawyer Netherlands', 'investment migration lawyer Amsterdam', 'residence by investment Europe 2026 options', 'citizenship by investment due diligence family'. Each search hides a precise question that a page has to answer.
| Client question | Page that must answer it | Expected proof of credibility |
|---|---|---|
| Am I eligible? | One page per programme with general criteria | Visible last-updated date |
| How long will it take? | Step-by-step process page | Careful ranges, never a promised timeline |
| What is the total cost? | Fees and third-party costs page | Fee structure explained without any promise of outcome |
| What are the risks? | Risks and due diligence page | Clear statement that no approval is guaranteed |
| Who will handle my file? | Lawyer profiles | Bar admission, languages spoken, specialism |
| Is my data protected? | Privacy policy, booking flow | Minimal form, GDPR (AVG) compliance |
Programmes change often: the US EB-5 regime was amended by the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, Canada and Australia closed or changed some investor streams, and several European golden visas have closed. A page that still describes a closed route without saying so destroys trust in one read.
Three ways to fund the redesign, compared in euros
Local ranges are a 2026 ballpark based on typical agency quotes and public rate pages.
| Option | 2026 range | Usual timeline | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-end agency in Amsterdam | 30,000 to 90,000 EUR | 12 to 20 weeks | Multi-office firm with a client portal |
| Mid-range agency in Amsterdam | 12,000 to 30,000 EUR | 8 to 12 weeks | Firm of 5 to 15 lawyers |
| Freelancer | 4,000 to 12,000 EUR | 4 to 10 weeks | Small firm, copy written in-house |
| Kolonell Starter | 2,700 EUR | 3 to 4 weeks | Sole practitioner, few programmes covered |
| Kolonell Growth | 4,500 EUR | 3 to 4 weeks | Programme pages, profiles, booking |
| Kolonell Premium | 8,200 EUR | 4 to 6 weeks | The multilingual tier, languages set in the quote |
| Maintenance after 3 months | Market assumption: 150 to 900 EUR per month | Ongoing | Kolonell: on quote |
Every tier includes a project manager reachable in the Amsterdam time zone, native English or French copywriting, delivery within the timelines above once content is ready, and 3 months of support. A secure client area for document exchange, a connection to your case management software or an advanced pre-qualification tool are on quote. Tiers are detailed on the international offer.
Kolonell built the website of TR Signing Group (trsigninggroup.com), a signing services company in New Jersey: a professional services site where process clarity carries the decision. No figures are shared.
Dated content: the migration risk specific to this niche
| Risk | Consequence | Mitigation | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Page for a closed programme still live | Misinformed prospect, possible complaint | Archive with a dated notice or 301 redirect | Lead partner and project manager |
| Lost rankings after the switch | Fewer enquiries for several weeks | URL inventory, full 301 map, Search Console monitoring | Project manager |
| Wording that reads like a promise of approval | Conflict with lawyers' professional conduct rules | Conduct review before go-live | Partner or compliance lead |
| Form collecting passports and statements | GDPR (AVG) exposure, possible scrutiny by the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens | Minimal form, documents exchanged later through a secure channel | Firm and provider |
| Dutch and English versions out of sync | Contradictions between languages | Cross-check of both versions | Copywriter and partner |
| Downtime on switch day | Lost consultations | Off-peak switch, rollback ready | Provider |
If the firm also advises on investment vehicles, communications touching financial products may fall under other rules, and the AFM supervises financial firms in the Netherlands: have those pages reviewed separately. This is not legal advice.
When an Amsterdam agency is the better call
A local agency is justified if you want a full brand campaign with video shoots of the partners, monthly in-person workshops, or a heavy integration with an existing client portal. For a redesign centred on clear, dated, well-written pages delivered within a month, a remote studio with a contact in your time zone is usually enough.
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Whichever route you take, ask: who owns the update schedule for programme pages? How is the revision date displayed? Who reviews copy against conduct rules? How are redirects tested after the switch? What exactly does the first contact form collect?
Mini case study
Illustrative example: Keizer Mobility Law, a six-lawyer firm, has 120 indexed URLs including 35 programme pages, 14 of which describe closed or changed routes. It receives about 40 enquiries a month, 25 of them plainly ineligible, each handled in 20 minutes, over 8 hours lost. With three pre-qualification questions on the contact page and dated pages, the firm targets 15 ineligible enquiries: 10 fewer, or 200 minutes recovered each month. Budget: Premium at 8,200 EUR for Dutch and English, against a local quote of 38,000 EUR, a gap of 29,800 EUR.
FAQ
How much does an investor visa law firm website redesign cost in Amsterdam?
At a local agency, expect roughly 12,000 to 90,000 EUR depending on the level, as a 2026 ballpark. At Kolonell the grid is fixed: 2,700, 4,500 or 8,200 EUR, with client areas on quote.
What should we do with pages on closed programmes?
Archive them with a dated notice or 301 redirect them to an up-to-date summary page. On a 120-URL site, this sorting usually takes 1 to 2 days of joint work with a partner.
Can we show a success rate or a guaranteed timeline?
It is risky under lawyers' conduct rules and given how programmes work. Approval is never guaranteed: present steps and careful timeline ranges instead.
Do we need a Dutch version?
International clients mostly read English, but a Dutch version reassures local partners. Premium is the multilingual tier, with languages set in the quote.
How long does the redesign take?
Allow 3 to 4 weeks on Growth and 4 to 6 weeks on Premium, once content is ready. The conduct review often adds 3 to 5 days on the firm's side.
Let's scope your project. Dated programme pages, lawyer profiles and a restrained booking flow, on Growth at 4,500 EUR or the multilingual Premium tier, delivered in 3 to 6 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.
