How long does it take to build a website?

One of the most frequently asked questions when starting the website development process is „How soon will everything be ready?“

The answer depends on many factors. From the scope of the project and the preparation of the content, to the developer's availability and your involvement.

In this article, I will briefly and clearly explain the steps involved in building a website, what usually takes longer than expected, and how to speed up the process without sacrificing quality and results.

How long does it take to build a website?

Building a website is not only a technical task, but also an overall creative process, which depends on a number of components

A simple representative website usually created through 1-3 weeks, o larger projects via 4-6 weeks or longer.

Read more: How do I prepare for the website development process?

A typical website development process - from idea to launch

1. Consultation and planning (1-3 days)

Setting objectives, planning content, agreeing on structure.

2. Design preparation (3-7 days)

Creating visual guidelines, matching samples.

3. Website development and functionalities (5-10 days)

Technical work, navigation logic, buttons, forms, required modules.

4. Content and SEO (2-5 days)

Text upload, keyword integration, metadata.

5. Testing and commissioning (1-3 days)

Mobile view, speed, error checking and website publishing.

If the website itself is very simple (just a few pages, a clear purpose, all the content ready to go), the whole process can take just about 7 days. This is entirely possible when decisions are taken quickly and information is ready on time.

Meanwhile, more complex projects with more functionality, writing texts from scratch or in several languages can take several months, which is perfectly normal.

You can view Radeimo Solutions' completed projects on the projects page.

What can be done to make things happen faster?

Working principles of Radeimo Solutions:

To ensure a smooth process, each client is provided with clear questionnaire and content planning questionnaires, which help to extract key information about the organisation or individual, objectives, structure, texts and unique aspects. If necessary, I then tailor and additional questionnaire. This allows you to start work accurately, without guesswork and unnecessary waiting.

When to take your time and focus on quality instead?

Sometimes it's better to pause and take stock, what you really need, than quickly creating another „pretty but broken“ website.

If:

• You don't yet know what you want to achieve
• No clear structure or strategy
• Not sure what you want your website to do, whether it should be a customer attraction tool, an information resource or a business calling card

Then it's worth taking the time to plan. A website is a tool, not just a pretty business card.

Read more: How can I clarify the goals of my website?

Every project is different and a clear plan always helps

The time it takes to build a website depends on many details. But the most important thing is whether you know what you want and whether you cooperate with the developer.

If you are looking for a web developer who not only builds websites, but also helps you along the way in a clear, understandable way, I invite you to get in touch with me or view our website development price list.