Guide for businesses
How long does it take to build a website?
By Alex MG Studio · · 4 min read
Quick answer
A simple one-page website can be ready in 48 hours to a week if the business provides the information on time. A corporate website with several pages usually takes 2 to 4 weeks, and an online shop or a custom project 1 to 3 months. What delays a project most is almost never the design: it’s the copy and the photos.
Guide timescales by type of website
| Type of website | Usual timescale |
|---|---|
| One-page website (landing page) for a local business | 48 hours – 1 week |
| Corporate website with 4–8 pages | 2 – 4 weeks |
| Website with bookings or a calendar | 1 – 3 weeks |
| Online shop | 1 – 3 months |
What really delays a website
- The copy. Writing about your own business is harder than it seems. If the designer writes it for you, the project moves much faster.
- The photos. Waiting to “take good photos” can hold a project up for weeks. You can start with decent photos and improve them later.
- Endless revisions. That’s why it’s good for the quote to state how many rounds of changes are included.
- The domain and access details. Having the domain details to hand (or registering it from scratch) saves days.
How it’s possible to have a website in about 48 hours
At Alex MG Studio, for a simple website, delivery usually takes about 48 hours (the exact timescale depends on the job and is confirmed in the quote). It works like this:
- A short conversation (phone or email) to understand your business.
- You send me the basics: services, contact details and, if you have them, photos.
- I design and build the website; if you don’t have any copy, I write it.
- You review it, we make any adjustments you need and I publish it on your own domain and hosting.
The secret isn’t working in a rush, but having a clear process and a proven structure for local businesses. This is how the process works.
What to prepare so your website is ready sooner
- A list of services or products and, if you like, prices.
- Opening hours, address, phone number and WhatsApp.
- Your logo (if you don’t have one, you can start with the name).
- 5–10 photos of your business, your team or your work.
- Websites you like, as a reference.
And at Alex MG Studio? I work with three fixed-price plans for businesses all over Spain:
- Basic Plan, €149 + VAT: a one-page, mobile-friendly website with WhatsApp and call buttons, published on your domain.
- Business Plan, €290 + VAT: all of the above plus persuasive copy, local SEO and set-up in Google Search Console.
- Pro Plan, €490 + VAT: everything above with several pages, bookings or a calendar and custom animations.
- Optional maintenance, €19 + VAT a month: monthly changes, checks and backups, with no minimum term.
Payment: 25% when we start and 75% before delivery. The domain and hosting are registered in your business’s name, so the website is 100% yours.
See what each plan includes or request a no-obligation quote.