How long does it take to design and build a website?

The short version

For a typical marketing site, portfolio or landing page, plan for one to three weeks from the first conversation to launch. The exact number depends on three things: how many pages you need, how ready your content is, and how quickly feedback comes back.

What happens in each phase

1. Request and discovery (1–2 days). A short conversation about your idea, goals and timeline. This becomes a clear plan with defined deliverables.
2. Design in Figma (3–7 days). Layout, typography, colour and components are designed mobile-first, starting with the most important page.
3. Build (3–7 days). The approved design is built with modern frontend technologies, including responsive behaviour and animation.
4. Review and revisions (2–4 days). Structured revision rounds refine details until the site matches expectations.
5. Launch and handover (1 day). Final files are delivered, the site is deployed, and post-launch support is arranged if needed.

What makes a website take longer

• Missing content. Waiting for copy, photos or product screenshots is the most common cause of delay.
• Scope growth. Extra pages, integrations or features added mid-project push the date out.
• Slow feedback. A two-day review that takes two weeks adds two weeks.
• Complex functionality. Web apps, dashboards and custom tools need more design and testing time than a brochure site.

How to keep your project on schedule

• Agree the page list and deliverables before design starts.
• Gather logos, copy and images early, even in draft form.
• Name one person who gives final sign-off.
• Split the project into milestones, so progress is visible and payments stay transparent.

Typical timelines at a glance

These ranges are guides, not guarantees. A short planning conversation is the fastest way to get an accurate timeline for your project.