Guide

How long does it take to build a business website?

By Will O. · Updated 23 June 2026 · 3 min read

Most small business websites take 2 to 8 weeks to build. A DIY site can stretch across many weekends; a freelancer or agency usually takes 4–12 weeks with revisions. Scalesites delivers a finished, Google-ready site in 2 weeks — with a free preview within 48 hours, before you pay.

Typical timelines

OptionTypical time to liveWhy
DIY (Wix, Squarespace)Many weekendsYou're learning as you go
Freelancer4–8 weeksBriefs, drafts and revisions
Agency6–12 weeksDiscovery, design rounds, sign-offs
Scalesites2 weeksFixed scope, productised process

What slows a website down

Most delays aren't the build — they're the back-and-forth. Open-ended scope, multiple revision rounds, and waiting on content or photos are what stretch a project from weeks into months.

How Scalesites does it in 2 weeks

  1. Fill out a short form — business, trade and which package.
  2. We send a free preview within 48 hours, before you pay a cent.
  3. Happy with it? Pay the flat fee and we build with your content.
  4. Your site goes live within 2 weeks of payment.

What you'll need to provide

Not much. Your business details, a few photos of your work, and a rough idea of your services and suburbs. We write the copy and lay it out for you, so there's no blank-page stress.

Two weeks, flat price, no lock-in

A 5-page site is $750 (our most popular) or a 3-page site is $500. See how it works or get a free preview.

Frequently asked questions

Can a website really be built in 2 weeks?

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Yes — when the scope is fixed and the process is productised. There's no open-ended discovery phase or endless revision rounds, so the timeline stays tight without cutting quality.

How soon will I see something?

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Within 48 hours of your enquiry you'll get a free preview of your site — built with your business name and content — before you pay anything.

What if I'm slow getting photos to you?

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We can launch with what you have and swap photos in later. The two-week clock is about our build, and we keep it moving so you're not left waiting.

Your site, built and live
in two weeks from today.

$500 flat. No lock-in. We send a free preview before you pay.