How long does it take to get a new website done?

This is literally a question I get asked at least twice a week. I truly wish I could just give a simple answer like “two weeks.” But the reality is that building a website has a lot of components, a lot of factors to consider. So there is no definite timeline that I can give for any one project. I’ve had rush websites come together in a week, and other projects that dragged on for years.

What I can say is that most of the time, the pace is set by the client. Your responses (or lack of responses), your ability to make decisions, provide content and graphics, is what makes or breaks this process.

How can I make my website go at the fastest pace?

• Do your homework. Know what you like and what you don’t like. It’s really hard for us to design a “feeling.” So many times a client will ask for us to  make a site that’s “empowering” or that is “cutting edge.” Those are very subjective terms. What we see as empowering may not be what you envision. So be specific. Know what you like. Have sites you like in mind. The more specific the better.
• Draw an outline. Figure out ahead of time how many pages of content you’ll need, what will be on the pages, how the pages will be organized. This is definitely something we can help you with, but knowing how you want the site organized will really speed up the process.
• Have your content ready. So many times we finish up a website and then it sits empty with no content. “Content is King.”  Without content, there’s nothing for people to find on your website. While we technically don’t need the content until the site is ready, if you have it ready in advance, the site will be finished much quicker.

There is no one answer for how long a website creation will take, but if you come to the table prepared, it’ll be a lot speedier and you’ll be a lot happier with the end result. Need help with a new website? Contact us today for a free quote!