How long does it take to build a new website?
It depends on the size of the site and how quickly the content and feedback come in. We give you a timeline with your quote, so you know where you stand before you commit.
A small brochure site and an online shop with a large product range are different jobs, and they take different amounts of time. Sites that connect to other systems take longer again. We set out a timeline with your quote and tell you up front if something will add to it.
What happens in that time
- Brief and plan: we agree what the site needs to do, the pages it needs and who supplies what
- Design: we design the key pages and agree them with you before building
- Build: we build the site, set up the content management system and add the content
- Checks: speed, mobile, forms, SEO basics and tracking are tested before launch
- Launch: we put the site live and keep an eye on it in the first few weeks
What slows a project down
In our experience the build itself is rarely the hold-up. Projects slip when copy, photos or feedback take longer to arrive than planned. Agreeing early who is writing what, and setting aside time to review designs, keeps things moving.
Can it be done faster?
Sometimes. If you have a launch date to hit, tell us at the start. We can make exceptions for projects that need a quicker turnaround, as long as the content is ready to go.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. We build the new site separately and only switch over at launch, so your current site keeps working until then.
Yes. We map your old page addresses to the new ones so you do not lose the search rankings and links you have already built up.
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How much does a website cost on the Sunshine Coast?
A business website is priced on the time it takes to plan, design, build and fill it, so the cost depends on how many pages you need, what the site has to do and who writes the content. The only reliable figure is a quote based on your own brief.