How long does it take to build a website?
Real timelines to build your website by project type, and what makes it go fast. No impossible promises.
«When will it be ready?» is one of the first questions everyone asks. The honest answer depends on the type of site and on something many don’t expect: on you. Here are the real timelines and what they depend on.
Timelines by type of site
- Landing or one-page site: 1 to 2 weeks.
- Small-business website: 2 to 4 weeks.
- Online store or custom project: from 4-6 weeks, depending on functionality.
What makes it go fast?
The biggest factor isn’t the design or the code: it’s the content (copy, photos, logo) and how quickly you sign off each phase. If your material is ready and you reply promptly, the site flies. If not, it drags.
The process, step by step
At MetaLogic we work in four steps: discovery (understanding your business), design and prototype (you validate before we code), development + SEO, and launch. So you always know where things stand.
How you can speed it up
- Be clear on your pages and what you want to achieve.
- Gather copy, photos and logo before starting (or ask us for help with them).
- Give specific, timely feedback at each phase.
What matters: a realistic timeline, met
Be wary of anyone promising a complex website «in 3 days». We agree a realistic timeline at the start and meet it. Have a date in mind? Tell us and we’ll say if it’s feasible, no commitment.