How long does it take to build a website?
By Adnan, founder of Webicode · Updated · 6 min read
Most websites take 2 to 8 weeks to build. A simple 5-page website takes about 2 weeks, a custom-designed business website takes 4–5 weeks, and an online store takes 4 to 8 weeks. The biggest cause of delay is usually waiting for content and feedback, not the building itself.
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Timeline by website type
How long does each type of website take?
The size and type of site matter most. These are the typical timelines for our projects, from the first call to launch.
| Type of website | Size | Build time | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landing page | 1 page | About 1 week | Quoted per project |
| Simple website | Up to 5 pages | About 2 weeks | from $500 |
| Business website, custom design | Up to 15 pages | 4–5 weeks | from $1,470 |
| Online store (WooCommerce) | Up to 25 products to start | 4–8 weeks | from $1,050 |
| Large site or web app | Many pages or custom features | 8+ weeks, agreed in your quote | from $2,940 |
UK prices start from £750. See the WordPress cost guide for what each package includes.
Week by week
What happens each week of a website project?
Here is how a typical 4–5 weeks custom website runs. Smaller sites follow the same steps, just faster.
- Week 1
Plan
A call about your goals, then a page plan (sitemap) and a fixed quote with a timeline.
- Week 1–2
Design
Homepage and key pages designed in Figma. You give feedback and approve the design.
- Week 2–4
Build
The site is built, mobile-first, with your content, forms and SEO basics added.
- Week 4
Test
Every page is checked on phones and computers. You review the finished site.
- Week 5
Launch
The site goes live, with training for your team and 30 days of support.
Design
How long does it take to design a website?
The design stage usually takes 1 to 2 weeks. First the pages are planned, then the homepage and key pages are designed in Figma. You review them, ask for changes, and approve the design before any building starts. Approving the design first saves time, because changing a finished site is much slower than changing a design.
Delays
What makes a website take longer to build?
Most delays come from waiting, not from building. These are the six most common causes.
Content is not ready
Waiting for text, photos or product details is the most common delay. Have your content written before the build starts.
Slow feedback
Each day you wait to reply adds a day to the project. Fast, combined feedback keeps things moving.
Too many people approving
When several people must sign off every step, rounds of changes multiply. Choose one decision-maker.
Changing the plan halfway
New pages or features in the middle of a project push the launch back. Add them after launch instead.
Integrations and migrations
Connecting a CRM, booking tool or payment system, or moving an old site, adds testing time.
Complex custom features
Calculators, member areas or custom databases need extra design and testing.
Launch sooner
How can you get your website built faster?
Six simple steps cut weeks off most projects:
- Write your content before the build starts.
- Choose one person to give feedback and approve.
- Reply to questions within one or two days.
- Start with the pages you need now, and add the rest after launch.
- Send all feedback for each round in one message.
- Pick a developer who works during your business hours.
Quick builds
Can a website be built in one week?
Yes, if it is a one-page site or landing page and the content is ready. A full business website in one week usually means skipping planning, design or testing. That saves days now but often costs more to fix later.
US and UK
Is the timeline different in the US and UK?
No. Building a website takes the same time wherever you are. What changes the timeline is how quickly feedback moves. Working with a developer who is available during your business hours, whether you are in New York or London, keeps every step on schedule.
FAQ
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