One of the most common questions I get: “How long will my website take?” The honest answer depends entirely on what kind of site you need.
Simple Business Website
Company info, services, contact form. If content is ready and requirements are clear, about 2-3 weeks. But if the client changes their mind every other day, all bets are off.
E-commerce Site
Products, categories, shopping cart, payment gateway, shipping — complexity adds up fast. Fast track: one month. Realistic: two to three months. Depends on how many products you have and whether you need third-party integrations.
Custom Platform
Booking systems, membership sites, online courses — these are different for every client. Usually 1-2 months minimum. Requirements gathering and architecture planning alone take significant time.
The Real Bottleneck: Content
Here’s the truth: most delays aren’t caused by development. They’re caused by clients not having their content ready. Copy, images, product info — if you prepare these upfront, you can cut the timeline by a third easily.
Quick summary: simple site 2-3 weeks, e-commerce 1-2 months, custom platform 2+ months. Assuming you have your content ready.