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How long does it take to build a website?

Updated August 25, 2026
The short answer

A website can take anywhere from 7 days to 12 weeks, depending on how big and custom it is. A simple, focused site can launch in as little as 7 days, a typical custom small-business site runs 4 to 8 weeks, and an e-commerce store or a site with custom functionality runs 8 to 12 weeks.

The biggest variable isn’t the build, it’s content. Projects that stall almost always stall waiting on copy, photos, and client feedback, not on the developers.

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The phases

  • Discovery & strategy (about a week): goals, sitemap, content plan.
  • Design (1 to 2 weeks): layouts and revisions.
  • Build (2 to 4 weeks): development, content loading, integrations.
  • Review & launch (about a week): testing, fixes, go-live.

How to keep it fast

Have your content and photos ready, give feedback in one consolidated round instead of trickling changes, and designate one decision-maker. Do that and most sites launch on the early end of the range.

Common questions

Can a website be built in a week?

Yes, a simple, focused site can launch in as little as 7 days when the content is ready. A larger custom or e-commerce build takes longer, usually 4 to 12 weeks, because of the strategy, copy, and functionality involved.

What slows website projects down?

Almost always content and feedback delays. If copy and photos are ready and reviews are prompt, the build itself is quick.

Does Fivenson give a timeline up front?

Yes, every project gets a schedule with milestones at kickoff, so you know exactly when design, review, and launch happen.

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