how long does a website take to build?

15. Jan 2026

depends on who builds it and how many pages.

computer web timeline

three page website: 5–7 days from payment to live.

additional pages: add one day per page.

what affects the timeline

domain registration: instant if the name is available. delays occur if the name is taken and an alternative needs choosing.

content: faster when you provide business information upfront. slower if facts need verifying across multiple exchanges.

review: you check the site before it goes live. timeline depends on how quickly you respond with any changes.

typical agency timeline

discovery: 1–2 weeks discussing requirements, reviewing examples, agreeing scope.

design: 1–3 weeks creating mockups, revisions, approval.

development: 2–4 weeks building the site.

revisions: 1–2 weeks making changes after review.

total: 5–11 weeks for a basic business website.

why computer web is faster

no design phase. one template, variations through content.

no discovery meetings. order placed, information collected, site built.

no revision rounds. built to standard — what you see is what you get.

realistic expectations

same day: not realistic for any professional service.

5–7 days: computer web standard for a three page site.

1–2 weeks: reasonable for custom design with some revision.

1–3 months: typical for agencies with process overhead.

order a website

computer web builds to a fixed timeline. payment received, information provided, site live within 5–7 days

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