Well, it Depends...
I get it. You want to know how long it’ll take to develop your website or software project. As a developer, I understand that you’re looking for an answer to this question as quickly as possible so that you can plan your budget, schedule and resources. But there’s one thing you need to remember: the answer is never simple.
There are too many variables at play when determining how much time it’ll take to build any given project or website — not just in terms of development time itself but in terms of building the right product in the first place. While there have been plenty of studies done on this topic over the years, here’s some key advice on how to answer this question more concretely for yourself:
Does your business have an idea of how large the site should be?
Do you have consistent branding materials?
Do you have an idea of what audience you would like to target?
Almost all of the cheap web design services will only consider the technical aspects of your website. If this is acceptable for you, expect to revise most of the copywriting on the website and implement your own sales funnel techniques. You may need to revise the visual aspects of the website too to match your branding. If this is not the case for your business, then definitely invest in a designer that will consider your business throughout the design process.
Before we go too far, it should be important to note that web design does not include annual maintenance costs in most cases. This is something you will need to factor into your strategy. Our packages start within the hundred dollar price range for a year’s worth of hosting. This cost will increase with website size and having a dedicated web master.
Now with that distinction out of the way, let’s dive in!
How to calculate the size and complexity of a website
The size and complexity of a website can be measured by its number of pages. The more pages you have, the larger your site will be and vice versa. A smaller website may take less time to develop but it’s important to consider that there are fewer opportunities for ranking for keywords and establishing domain authority on smaller sites compared with large ones.
A good rule of thumb is that every page should contain at least 300-500 words; the more content you have on each page, the better off you’ll be when it comes time for search engine optimization (SEO) purposes!
Narrowing your business niche
Narrowing your business niche is a critical part of the process. This will allow you to find more targeted customers, and it will also help the developer refine the keywords used on your site so that it’s more efficient.
In order to do this, you need to understand what type of business you’re in: what is your target market? Who are they? How many people will you be able to reach? What are they looking for on Google?
Having this information on-hand will make the developer’s life much easier as they will be able to skip this step and go straight into development. Otherwise, it may take a few weeks (or even months) to build a full picture of what it is you will be representing online.
How long does it take to design (and build) a website?
The length of time it takes to design a website can vary greatly depending on a number of factors, including the complexity of the website, the level of customization required, and the availability of resources. In general, however, creating a website from scratch can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months.
The first step in designing a website is typically the planning phase. This involves determining the purpose of the website, identifying the target audience, and outlining the features and functionality that will be required. This phase can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, depending on the complexity of the project.
Once the planning phase is complete, the actual design (or prototyping) process can begin. This involves creating wireframes and mockups of the website, as well as selecting design elements such as color schemes, typography, and imagery. The design phase can take several weeks, depending on the level of customization required.
After the design is complete, the website must be developed and coded. This can take several weeks or even months, depending on the complexity of the site and the availability of developers. Once the site is developed, it must be tested and optimized for performance and search engine optimization, which can take several additional weeks.
Overall, the process of designing a website can be time-consuming, but it is essential to ensure that the final product is functional, visually appealing, and effective in achieving its intended goals.
How long does it take to build a custom progressive web application?
It’s a question that every developer has heard: “How long will it take to build my app?” The answer is a bit complicated, but has a similar answer to website development.
TL;DR: If you need a fully customized solution, invest in a large development team to speed up the process. Otherwise, you may be able to have a developer customized boiler-plate program to fit your needs without too much hassle.
The first thing to consider is the complexity of your PWA. If you’re building something simple like an ecommerce store or informational blog, the project will probably be finished quickly -within a couple of months. However, if you’re trying something more complicated such as an enterprise application for business management or an interactive game with complex graphics and sound effects (and this would be an understatement), then we’re talking several months or years.
The skill level of developers working on your project also affects how long it takes them finish their work and thus affects how much money they charge per hour. Since this will likely be the only project they will work on for the next several months, developing a custom, large scale application can quickly become expensive. Highly skilled programmers will charge higher hourly rates because they know what they’re doing so well; however if someone isn’t familiar with certain languages or technologies used during development then there could be delays due learning new things which may lead into additional costs down line too.
The last thing I’ll mention here is the development team size. Having more developers on deck will make the project speed by faster (in theory). However, it will significantly increase the cost of development. Logically, having a second or third developer will double or triple the price -respectively. For most businesses, having a website that is mobile optimized is more intuitive than creating a custom app.
Who Should Develop Your Responsive Website or PWA?
I know, there really isn’t a clear cut answer to this kind of question. There are several great options to choose from. You aren’t limited to developers in your area either, so do your research to find the right team for your needs and budget. Look for good reviews and see if you can meet with the developer(s) before hand to get to know them better before making any decisions.
If you are looking for fast turn-around times for web design, consider R U Coding Me for the job with our website development and hosting services. There’s a little bit of bias here, but my team can generally get projects done within a couple of months if your business has everything you need to go online like wireframes, graphics and copywriting. We can also develop these for you if you don’t have any right now, but it might take longer to complete.
Hopefully, this article has helped you understand how long it takes to build a website or program. You may have also learned some tips on how to make the process go faster and smoother. Whatever your project is, we wish you luck with it!
Founder and CEO of R U Coding Me LLC. Jacob obtained his Bachelor’s of Computer Science at the University of Central Florida. He likes to go to the gym and teach people about technology.
