A typical build takes one to two weeks from the approved plan to launch. Larger sites take longer, and you’ll know the timeline before any work starts.
That’s the build. Here’s the full picture.
Before the build
A few steps come first:
- A few quick questions on our form, so we can see if we’re a good fit.
- A quick call to learn what you need.
- A questionnaire, a proposal and a contract.
- Research into your market and your competitors.
- Strategy and a plan for the site.
How long this takes depends mostly on how quickly the questionnaire comes back and the proposal gets approved. The research and planning are what make the build fast, so they’re worth the time.
What usually slows a website down
In our experience, it’s rarely the design or the code. It’s waiting.
- Content that isn’t ready. Text, photos and service details are the most common hold-up.
- Missing logins. Nobody knows who registered the domain, or the password left with a past employee.
- Slow feedback. A review that sits for a week adds a week.
- Too many voices. Different people sending different comments, sometimes opposite ones.
- Changes in scope. New pages or features added halfway through.
How to keep it on track
- Gather your content and logins early. This list covers what to prepare.
- Pick one person to approve the work.
- Reply to reviews within a day or two if you can.
- Keep a list of new ideas for after launch, instead of adding them mid-build.
What about bigger sites?
A site with many pages, several types of content or special features will take longer than two weeks. That’s normal. The proposal will say what’s included and when it’s expected to go live, so there are no surprises.
And after launch?
Launch isn’t the end. Every site comes with a free month of support and reporting, with unlimited updates, so anything that comes up in the first few weeks gets handled.
