How Long Does It Take to Build a Website?

The honest answer depends on what you need. A simple 5-page site takes weeks. A complex e-commerce store takes months. Here is what to expect.

Timelines by website type

• Simple 5-page site: 2 to 4 weeks. Home, About, Services, Contact, plus a few service pages. This covers most local service businesses.
• Larger marketing site: 4 to 8 weeks. Multiple service pages, blog, case studies, and location pages.
• E-commerce store: setup, product photography, payment integration, and shipping configuration add time on top of the design.
• Complex custom build: 8 to 16 weeks. Custom design, complex functionality, integrations, and content creation at scale.

What actually causes delays

The biggest delay is slow client feedback: the designer delivers work and waits 2 weeks for a response. Other common delays include scope creep, content not ready, and design-by-committee with too many decision-makers. The fix? Assign one decision-maker, prepare your content before design starts, and respond to reviews within 48 hours.

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