“How long will this take?” is fair to ask before you sign off on a website project. Timelines vary by scope, but most professional builds follow a predictable path from discovery to launch.
Typical Timeline Ranges
- Starter sites: 2–3 weeks — focused scope, fewer pages, standard features.
- Business-tier projects: 4–8 weeks — custom design, more pages, integrations, content collaboration.
- Enterprise or custom builds: Scoped individually — complex workflows, multiple stakeholders, or compliance reviews extend the schedule.
Project Phases
1. Discovery & Strategy
We align on goals, audience, sitemap, features, and success metrics. For healthcare sites, this includes compliance needs, patient journeys, and booking or portal requirements.
2. Design
Wireframes and visual mockups are shared for feedback. Revision rounds happen here — before development — so changes are faster and less expensive.
3. Development
Approved designs are built on your chosen CMS or stack. Forms, integrations, and responsive behavior are implemented and tested.
4. Content & QA
Copy, images, and metadata are added. We test across devices and browsers, check performance, and validate forms and tracking.
5. Launch & Handoff
DNS goes live, redirects are configured, and you receive documentation plus optional training. Post-launch support covers the first days after go-live.
What Can Delay a Project?
Delayed content, unclear approvals, scope changes mid-build, and third-party integration access are the most common timeline risks. Assigning a single point of contact and keeping a content checklist ready keeps projects on track.
A detailed timeline should be included in your proposal — with milestones, deliverables, and what we need from you at each step.
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