How Long Does It Take to Build a Website?

"How quickly can my website be ready?" It's a logical question. You finally want to be visible online, or your current website urgently needs an update. But how long does it actually take?

The short version

For a professional business website with 5-8 pages, expect 2 to 4 weeks. But there are factors that can make this shorter or longer.

What determines the timeline?

1. Project scope

Logically: a website with 5 pages is ready faster than one with 20 pages and a webshop. An indication:

Simple business website (5-8 pages): 2-3 weeks
Extended website (10-20 pages): 3-5 weeks
Webshop (with product catalog): 4-8 weeks
Complex custom work (portal, integrations): 6-12 weeks

2. Your availability

Honestly, this is the biggest factor. Most delays don't come from the developer, but because:

Text still needs to be written
Photos still need to be taken or delivered
Design feedback takes longer than expected
Internal decisions get postponed

Tip: Prepare your content before the build process begins. This can cut the timeline in half.

3. Design complexity

A website with a clean, minimalist design is ready faster than one with lots of custom animations, illustrations, and interactive elements.

4. Revision rounds

Most web designers plan for 2-3 revision rounds. Each extra round adds an average of 3-5 working days. The clearer your briefing, the fewer revisions needed.

My approach: fast and personal

Here's what the process looks like with me:

Day 1-2: Intake meeting and briefing
Day 3-7: Design concept presentation
Day 8-14: Development and build
Day 15-18: Feedback and revisions
Day 19-21: Testing and launch

In practice, a website goes live within 3 weeks, provided content is delivered on time.

Tips to speed up the process

Collect examples of websites you like — this saves design rounds
Write your text in advance or deliver it as soon as the project starts
Deliver high-quality photos — preferably professional ones
Designate one contact person who can make decisions
Give feedback quickly — a week waiting for feedback = a week delay

Ready to start?

The sooner you begin, the sooner you're online. Calculate your price or schedule a no-obligation conversation.