Timelines
How Long Does It Actually Take to Build a Website?
The honest answer is “it depends,” but that's not very useful on its own. Here's what the timeline actually depends on, and what to expect at each stage.
The Timeline Is Set in Discovery, Not Guessed at Kickoff
Before any design work starts, a short discovery phase maps out exactly what the site needs to do. That's also when the real timeline gets set, since a five-page marketing site and a site with a booking system and a client portal are simply different projects, even if both get called a “website.”
Delays after that point usually trace back to one thing: content. Sites with copy, images, and product data ready on day one move noticeably faster than ones where that content gets written during the build.
How a Typical Timeline Breaks Down
Discovery
We map what the site needs to do, who it's for, and what “done” looks like. Usually 3 to 5 days.
Design
Pages take shape around your brand and content. Usually 1 to 2 weeks, depending on how many page types there are.
Build
Design becomes a working, responsive site. This is usually the longest stage, and where custom flows add the most time.
Launch & Handover
Final review, content checks, and a walkthrough of how to update the site yourself. Usually 3 to 5 days.
Discovery is where a real timeline gets set, not guessed.
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