The verdict in three sentences
For an investor visa and citizenship law firm in Doha, a redesign is justified as soon as the site shows outdated programmes, undated timelines or a neglected Arabic version: the wealthy families who consult you spot those flaws before the first call. A local agency commonly charges QAR 55,000 to 220,000 (roughly 15,000 to 60,000 USD) for this kind of site, whereas Kolonell's fixed grid runs from 2,900 USD (Starter) to 8,900 USD (Premium, the multilingual tier), delivered in 3 to 4 weeks. The real risk is not the budget but the migration: lost search visibility, regulated content published without review and programmes wrongly described as still open.
The signals that a site is losing you files
Clients in this field are often abroad or between countries, and compare several firms on eligibility, timelines, costs and risks. Your site is their first test of seriousness.
- Pages describing closed or changed programmes with no update date. The UK Tier 1 investor visa closed in 2022, Ireland's programme in 2023, Spain's golden visa in 2025, and the US EB-5 was reformed by the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022.
- Wording such as 'guaranteed approval' or '100% success rate': no firm controls a foreign government's decision.
- A machine-translated or missing Arabic version for a regional clientele.
- No team page with bar admissions and jurisdictions covered.
- A form asking for wealth and nationalities without a clear privacy notice.
Every statement about a programme must be dated, as these schemes change often. Lawyer advertising rules apply according to your partners' bars. This is not legal advice.
What budget for the redesign in 2026?
| Option | Range | What is included | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doha agency, full redesign | QAR 55,000 to 220,000 (roughly 15,000 to 60,000 USD) | Design, build, often Arabic translation | 3 to 6 month timelines, high cost |
| Local or regional freelancer | 3,000 to 10,000 USD (approximate) | Theme-based brochure site | Little follow-up, Arabic rarely polished |
| Kolonell Starter | 2,900 USD | Essential site, native English copywriting | A base, no advanced features |
| Kolonell Growth | 4,900 USD | Richer programme and country pages, SEO structure | Additional languages sit in the next tier |
| Kolonell Premium | 8,900 USD | Multilingual tier, languages set in the quote, Arabic and RTL scope covered in scoping | Client areas and integrations on quote |
| Maintenance after delivery | 300 to 1,200 USD/month (market assumption) | Updates, backups | At Kolonell, on quote after the 3 included months |
Local ranges reflect typical Doha agency quotes, converted at the pegged rate of about QAR 3.64 to 1 USD. Every Kolonell tier includes a project manager reachable in your time zone, native English or French copywriting and 3 months of support. Details are on the international offer.
Timeline and migration risks
| Phase | Indicative timing | Risk | Mitigation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoping and URL inventory | Week 1 | Missing pages that generate inquiries | Search Console export, list of high-value pages |
| Programme and country content | Weeks 1 to 2 | Outdated or undated information | Update date on every page, partner review |
| Design and build | Weeks 2 to 3 (Premium: up to 5) | Poorly laid-out Arabic version | RTL mock-up approved early |
| Compliance review | Before go-live | Wording that promises an outcome | Review by the responsible partner |
| 301 redirects and launch | Weeks 3 to 4 (Premium: 4 to 6) | Lost rankings, broken links | Full redirect map, testing before switch |
| Post-launch monitoring | 3 months | Unnoticed crawl errors | Weekly Search Console check |
These timelines assume content is ready. A secure client area for document exchange or an integration with a case management tool is priced on quote.
On data, Qatar's Law No. 13 of 2016 on personal data privacy generally applies, and the QFC has its own rules. A form collecting wealth information must take this into account.
Questions to ask, and when a local agency is the better choice
Ask any provider who writes and reviews the Arabic version, how they date programme content, how they build the redirect map and who holds the accounts and code at delivery. Kolonell built the site of TR Signing Group, a signing services company in New Jersey: an example of a professional services site where clear procedures come first.
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A Doha agency remains the better choice if you want weekly in-person workshops, an on-site Arabic editorial team for high volumes or a heavy integration with internal systems. For a credibility-focused redesign with a controlled budget and a short timeline, a remote studio with a project manager in your time zone is a serious option.
Mini case study
Illustrative example: 'Al Dafna Mobility Law', four lawyers in West Bay. The firm chooses Premium, the multilingual tier, in English and Arabic: 8,900 USD. It adds a legal review of the Arabic version at 2,500 USD (market assumption) and a team photo shoot at 1,200 USD (market assumption), for 12,600 USD in total. Against a local quote of 30,000 USD, the gap is 17,400 USD. A single investor file billed at 30,000 USD in fees more than covers the project. This calculation is illustrative.
FAQ
How long does a redesign take?
At Kolonell, 3 to 4 weeks once content is ready, and 4 to 6 weeks on Premium. A local agency often quotes 3 to 6 months.
Is the Arabic version included?
Premium is the multilingual tier: languages and RTL scope are set in the quote. Budget legal review of the Arabic separately, around 1,500 to 3,000 USD (market assumption).
Will we lose our search rankings?
The risk exists if old URLs disappear without redirects. A full inventory and tested 301 redirects reduce that risk considerably.
Can we show a success rate?
It is risky under lawyer advertising rules and says nothing about an individual client's case. Better to describe the process, dated typical timelines and the risks.
What happens after the 3 months of support?
Maintenance is priced on quote according to how often you update. For a programme site that changes often, plan at least a monthly review.
Let's scope your project. A redesign in English and Arabic on Premium, the multilingual tier, at 8,900 USD, live in 4 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.
