This is a bit of a “how long is a piece of string?” question, but as a starting point, we can typically deliver a basic website project in 4-6 weeks.
Of course, this timeline depends on several factors.
Project Timelines – what we need from you
A successful website project is a collaboration between our team and yours.
Delays often happen when businesses underestimate the time needed to provide content, approvals and feedback. The more prepared you are, the smoother the process will be.
WebSolutionZ uses a structured project management approach to keep things on track.
Project Checklist – what we need from you
To keep your project on track and on budget, these are the key milestones that require your input:
Project Initiation, Documentation & Planning
- Outline your business goals
- Provide business details, including ABN
- Sign & return contract
- Pay retainer – project planning phase
- Review draft Scope of Work & provide feedback
- Sign and return final Scope of Work
- Pay invoice – project build/delivery phase
- Provide access to existing analytics
- Define target audiences
- Review/confirm proposed strategy
- New – document required domain name(s)
- Existing – provide current domain name login details
- New – create new paid account / provide credit card details for us to do it for you
- Existing – provide login details
- Provide logo & style guide
- Approve drafts & final designs
- Define your marketing strategy and goals
- Add us to your social accounts / provide login details
- Deliver content
(This can be a MAJOR roadblock! Having your content available on time is the best way to speed up a project.)
Website Media
- Deliver media, or approve the media we provide
Website – Functionality & Development
- Take a break! This part is on us!
Development Site Testing
- Client testing & provide feedback
- Approve development site
Project Finalisation
- Confirm website launch date
- Sign up for a SaaS subscription
Project Go Live
- Announce your new website by writing a blog post / share social media posts / write an email marketing newsletter
Final Review and Handover
- Pay final invoice
- Post Project Review
User Training
- Review training resources
While most projects run electronically, we may schedule weekly check-ins to ensure progress stays on track.
For more detail, see: Are you ready to start a website project?
Need help getting started?
Ready to get started? Take a look at our Website Design & Development and Digital Setup services, or get in touch to discuss your project.