Planning a website project in Singapore? Understanding realistic timelines helps you plan your launch and set proper expectations. Here is what the typical website design process looks like from start to finish.
Phase 1: Discovery and Planning (3-5 Days)
Before any design begins, we need to understand your business:
- Initial consultation - Understanding your goals, target audience, and competitors
- Content audit - What content exists? What needs to be created?
- Sitemap planning - Mapping out all pages and navigation structure
- Technical requirements - Features needed: forms, booking, e-commerce, etc.
This phase prevents expensive changes later. Rushing it leads to scope creep and delays.
Phase 2: Design (5-10 Days)
- Wireframes - Basic layout sketches showing content placement
- Visual design - Colors, fonts, imagery, branding application
- Homepage mockup - Usually designed first for approval
- Inner page templates - Services, about, contact page designs
- Revision rounds - Typically 2-3 rounds of feedback and refinement
Design approval often takes longer than the design itself. Quick feedback keeps projects on track.
Phase 3: Development (7-14 Days)
- Setup and structure - Building the technical foundation
- Page building - Converting designs to functional pages
- Feature integration - Contact forms, maps, booking systems
- Content population - Adding text, images, and media
- Mobile optimization - Ensuring perfect display on all devices
Phase 4: Testing and Launch (3-5 Days)
- Cross-browser testing - Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge
- Device testing - Desktop, tablet, mobile phones
- Form testing - All submissions working correctly
- Speed optimization - Ensuring fast load times
- SEO setup - Meta tags, sitemap, Google Search Console
- Go live - Domain pointing and final checks
A typical business website takes 3-6 weeks from start to launch. The biggest variable is content readiness and feedback speed. Come prepared with your content to stay on schedule.