Websites

How long does it take to build a website

NMNorthMountain 30 May 2026 6 min read

A polished landing page takes about one to two weeks; a multi-page corporate site, two to four; a store, a month and up. The biggest variable is not coding — it is content and feedback speed.

The stages of a build

  1. Discovery: scope, goals and structure agreed.
  2. Design: you approve prototypes before any production code.
  3. Build: pages and features developed, with demos along the way.
  4. Launch: testing, hosting, go-live and handover.

Typical timelines

TypeTimeline
Landing page1–2 weeks
Corporate site2–4 weeks
Online storefrom 4 weeks

What speeds things up

  • Content ready (or a clear plan for it) before the build starts.
  • One decision-maker who can approve quickly.
  • A tight first scope — extras can come in a phase two.
The usual bottleneck: waiting on text, photos and approvals. Prepare content early and you will shave weeks off the timeline.

Frequently asked questions

Can a site be launched in a few days?
A simple one-page site with ready content, yes. Anything with custom design, multiple pages or integrations needs more time to do well.
Why do timelines slip?
Almost always content and feedback. Code moves fast; waiting for text, images and approvals is what stretches a project.
Do you commit to a launch date?
Yes. We agree a delivery date in the contract and plan the work backward from it, with weekly demos so there are no surprises.

Need to launch by a deadline?

Tell us your date. We will lay out a realistic plan to hit it.

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