A redesign takes anywhere from under a week to a couple of months. The size of the site matters, but it is rarely the main factor. Most of the calendar time comes from waiting: waiting for copy, for feedback, for logos, for a decision. This guide explains what sets the timeline and how to shorten it.
The short answer
For a single landing page, one week is realistic if the content is ready. For a full site of up to ten pages, plan on two weeks at the fastest, and longer if you are still deciding what the site should say.
At Branded Webs, our Launch package (one landing page) goes live in under a week. Our Flagship package (up to 10 pages) takes two weeks or more. Those are our numbers for projects where feedback arrives promptly. Other agencies will quote differently, so ask for a timeline in writing.
What sets the timeline
Number of pages. Every page needs layout, copy and review. Ten pages is not ten times one page, because many share a design, but it is a lot more than one.
Whether the copy exists. A redesign with finished text moves fast. A redesign where the words still need to be written or rewritten adds days or weeks. If you are not sure what to say, ask whether the agency writes copy. Our packages include design and copy.
Number of revision rounds. More rounds mean more time. Launch includes 3 revisions and Flagship includes 5. Two rounds of focused feedback usually beat five rounds of scattered comments.
Custom features. Booking tools, shops, member areas and integrations each add work. A brochure site with a contact form is the quickest to finish.
How fast you respond. This is the biggest one. If each round of feedback takes a week, a two-week project becomes six.
The usual stages
- Discovery. A short call to cover goals, audience and what is wrong with the current site. We start with a free 15-minute call.
- Design direction. A first look at the new design. We begin every project with a free hero-section redesign, so you see the new top of your homepage before you commit.
- Full design and copy. The remaining sections and pages, with updates about every 48 hours so nothing sits unseen.
- Revisions. You send feedback, the designer applies it.
- Launch. Final checks, domain setup, redirects from old pages, then go live.
What causes delays
- Feedback from many people at different times. Pick one decision maker, or collect comments into one document before sending.
- Changing the goal midway. Switching from "get more calls" to "sell products" mid-project resets the work.
- Missing assets. Logos, photos and product details are often the last items to arrive.
- Skipping the old-site review. Not knowing which pages bring visitors can lead to removing something that mattered. Check your analytics first.
- Perfectionism on small details. Spending three days on one button color is a common way to lose a week.
How to shorten your redesign
Write down your main goal in one sentence before you start. Gather logos, photos and any text you want to keep. Decide who approves the work. Reply to each update within a day or two. Ask the agency what they need from you and by when.
If speed matters, a focused landing page now, with a full site later, often beats waiting for everything at once. Our guide on landing page vs full website covers how to choose.
Examples
You can see finished projects on our clients page, including a packaging manufacturer, a skincare store and a nonprofit marketing site. Each started with a short call and a hero-section redesign before the full build.
Payment and timing
Our payment is 50% upfront and 50% after the design is approved. If you want to see where your site would land first, the hero-section redesign is free, and you can book a 15-minute call to start.
FAQ
Is one week really enough for a redesign?
For a single landing page with content ready, yes. For a multi-page site, no. Treat any promise of a ten-page site in a few days with caution.
Will my site be offline during the redesign?
No. The new site is built separately and goes live when it is approved, so visitors keep seeing the current one until then.
What is the best way to avoid delays?
Have your goal, content and assets ready, name one decision maker, and give feedback quickly.