Website design time or the amount of time it takes to build a website varies depending on the desired functionality and number of pages required. At Envisager Studio we work with small businesses that typically have relatively small websites. Most of these websites are completed within 4 to 6 weeks.

Continue reading to discover what’s involved in building a custom website, and the timeframe you can typically expect.

What’s involved in a website design time?

To give you an idea of website design time and development process, the below are the main steps to a website design project:

1
Planning phase

The discovery and planning phase is the first stepping stone to the website design process. Here we discover the marketing objectives of your website. Our team will work with you to answer important questions such as: What actions should visitors take when they visit your site? Who is your target audience? What is the desired look and feel? And what type of content will be included on your website?

2
Initial design concepts

Based on the information discussed in the planning phase, 3 unique page concepts are created: the home page, one main page, and the contact page. These three different types of pages will give you a visual for the navigation, layout, design, and functionality. The design of these three pages are driven by the content strategy and marketing objectives discussed in other phases.

3
Client feedback and revisions

After you have reviewed the initial three concept pages, you will provide feedback regarding what you like and don’t like. Revisions are made according to your responses and finalized. One thing web designers can’t stress enough is that in order to move to the next phase of the website design process, a prompt response is needed from the client. The client’s timely cooperation is a web designer’s most essential tool to the success of the website design time and development process.

4
Development

After the website design is approved, we move forward with development. This is the phrase where we code and build your website. During this process we ensure your website is compatible with all the major web browsers, mobile devices, and we test for usability.

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Content

The appropriate content for each menu item is key. While our developers are busy building your website, our copywriter will have a phone interview with you to gather all the necessary information for the developing your company’s unique value proposition, core brand messaging, and aesthetics.

6
Final revisions

The website design, development, and content have all been completed. You will receive a link to preview, test the site, and request any last minute revisions.

7
Website launch

Upon your approval, we will take your site live. This process typically takes one to two business days to complete. This is because the actual process involves numerous steps. For instance, cache and performance optimization, security and firewall protection, analytics, numerous other integrations. However, these integrations cannot or should not be performed until a site is live.

What is a typical website design timeline?

Website design completion time can vary a lot depending on the type of website being built. For instance, whether the site is a straightforward brochure site, e-commerce store, or heavy integration sites like real estate.

For professional custom WordPress websites, client-facing timeframe range from 1 to 2 weeks for a single page site. Four to six weeks for a standard small business website. And 6 to 10 weeks for large websites like real estate sites or robust e-commerce online stores.

Website maintenance

At Envisager Studio, our team are expert WordPress website designers. Given that WordPress is a content management system, it contains plugins and other types of integrations that must be kept up-to-date. Depending on the maintenance plan chosen during the discovery call, our team performs backend updates of your website on a weekly basis.

While all of this may seem complicated, at Envisager Studio, you’ll have a project coordinator to guide you through the whole process. Contact Envisager Studio today for information on small business website design.

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Christina Davis

Christina Davis
WEB CONTENT DIRECTOR

Christina is the Web Content Director at Envisager Studio. She leads the content creation process and ensures tone and key messaging personifies the client’s brand and engages target markets. In her spare time, she writes about content marketing, content management, and website content.