How long does it take to build a website?
Short answer
A simple 5 to 10 page business website usually takes 2 to 4 weeks. A custom designed corporate site takes 4 to 8 weeks, an online store 6 to 10 weeks, and a web app or portal 3 months or more. Content readiness and quick feedback matter more than anything else.
Typical timelines by type
Landing page: about 1 week. Small business website: 2 to 4 weeks. Custom corporate site with many sections: 4 to 8 weeks. E-commerce store with a large catalogue: 6 to 10 weeks. Custom web application or portal: 3 to 6 months, often released in phases.
Where the time goes
Roughly a fifth of the time is planning and content, a quarter is design, about a third is building, and the rest is testing, fixes and launch. Skipping the planning step rarely saves time; it usually moves the delay to the end.
What slows projects down
Missing text and photos, many people giving feedback separately, changing the scope halfway, and waiting on third parties such as payment gateways or domain access. Having one decision maker and content ready can cut weeks.
How we keep it on track at MaJe
We agree pages and features in writing, share designs for sign off, build on a private preview link you can check anytime, and run speed, SEO and accessibility checks before launch.
Written by the MaJe Technologies team, Rajkot. Last reviewed .