Timeline Expectations for a Web Design Project
One of the most common questions business owners ask when hiring a web design company is: “How long will it take?” The answer depends on the size and complexity of your project—but knowing what’s typical can help you set expectations and avoid surprises.
A simple brochure-style website (5–10 pages, no custom functionality) typically takes 4 to 6 weeks from kickoff to launch. This includes discovery, design mockups, development, revisions, testing, and deployment. If your content is ready and communication is smooth, it can move even faster.
More complex websites—such as those with e-commerce, booking systems, integrations, or custom features—may take 8 to 12 weeks or more. These projects require more planning, testing, and development work, especially if there are multiple decision-makers or large amounts of content involved.
Here’s a general timeline breakdown:
Delays can occur if there’s a lack of content, unclear feedback, or extended approval processes. That’s why it’s important to work closely with your web design company, stay on top of deliverables, and provide feedback quickly.
A good agency will share a detailed project timeline up front so you know what to expect at every stage. If they can't or won't do this, it's a red flag.
Remember, fast is great—but done right is better. A rushed site may launch sooner, but it won’t perform nearly as well over the long term.
Schedule Your Free Custom Website to get a clear project timeline and see exactly how long it would take to build your ideal site—before spending a dime.
P.S. Want to ensure a smooth collaboration throughout your build? Read How to Work Effectively With a Web Design Company.
A simple brochure-style website (5–10 pages, no custom functionality) typically takes 4 to 6 weeks from kickoff to launch. This includes discovery, design mockups, development, revisions, testing, and deployment. If your content is ready and communication is smooth, it can move even faster.
More complex websites—such as those with e-commerce, booking systems, integrations, or custom features—may take 8 to 12 weeks or more. These projects require more planning, testing, and development work, especially if there are multiple decision-makers or large amounts of content involved.
Here’s a general timeline breakdown:
- Week 1: Discovery & strategy
- Weeks 2–3: Design mockups & feedback
- Weeks 4–6: Development phase
- Weeks 7–8: Testing, SEO setup, and final revisions
- Launch: After approval and final QA
Delays can occur if there’s a lack of content, unclear feedback, or extended approval processes. That’s why it’s important to work closely with your web design company, stay on top of deliverables, and provide feedback quickly.
A good agency will share a detailed project timeline up front so you know what to expect at every stage. If they can't or won't do this, it's a red flag.
Remember, fast is great—but done right is better. A rushed site may launch sooner, but it won’t perform nearly as well over the long term.
Schedule Your Free Custom Website to get a clear project timeline and see exactly how long it would take to build your ideal site—before spending a dime.
P.S. Want to ensure a smooth collaboration throughout your build? Read How to Work Effectively With a Web Design Company.