How Long Does It Take to Build a Website?
Some agencies take three months to deliver a website. We take seven days. Here is why speed matters and what actually determines how long a build takes.
The standard agency answer to this question is six to twelve weeks. Sometimes longer. And for large, complex builds with multiple stakeholders, custom functionality, and enterprise requirements, that timeline makes sense.
For a small business website, it almost never does.
Why agencies take so long
Large agencies have processes. Kick-off meetings, discovery phases, wireframing, design approval rounds, development sprints, QA, and handover documentation. Each stage has a timeline and involves multiple people.
None of that is necessarily bad. But for a five-page website for a local electrician or a restaurant, most of it is unnecessary overhead.
Why we take seven days
At Liam Hicks Web Design, starter sites go from deposit to live in seven days. Professional multi-page builds take ten days. Here is how:
Day 1 - Deposit received, onboarding form sent, content gathered.
Days 2 and 3 - Design and build.
Day 4 - First draft sent to client for review.
Days 5 and 6 - Revisions based on feedback.
Day 7 - Final approval, domain connected, site live.
What actually determines how long a build takes
The biggest factor is not the designer - it is the client. Projects that drag on for months almost always do so because the client has not decided on their logo, cannot find their photos, or keeps changing the scope.
When a client comes prepared with their logo, a few good photos, and a rough idea of what they want, the build is fast. Our onboarding form collects everything upfront so there are no delays.
Does speed mean lower quality?
No. Speed comes from focus, not shortcuts. We do not manage fifteen projects simultaneously and lose track of yours. When your project starts, it is the priority until it is done.
Every site we deliver is mobile optimised, tested across devices, with working contact forms, proper page titles, and correct DNS configuration. Quality is checked on a checklist before any site goes live.
If you need a website quickly - and most businesses do once they decide they need one - we can have you live in a week.
Get a free quote at liamhickswebdesign.com.