How Long Does a Website Redesign Take? A Guide for Small Businesses
If your website looks dated or does not bring in enquiries, a website redesign can feel like a big job. In practice, most small business redesigns take a few weeks from the first chat to launch. Here is what happens in that time and what makes it quicker or slower.
The short answer
Most of my website projects take a few weeks. A refresh of an existing Wix site, with new copy and layout, is usually the quickest option and starts from £400. A full rebuild takes longer, depending on the number of pages.
The steps, from first chat to launch
A chat about your business, your customers and what is not working now.
A fixed written quote, so you know the price before anything starts.
Design and copy, with your review and changes along the way.
Launch, after testing on phones, tablets and computers.
Optional ongoing support, from £50 a month for updates and checks.
What speeds a website redesign up
Knowing which pages you need before work starts
Having your logo, photos and any existing text ready
Quick feedback on drafts
Refreshing your current Wix site rather than starting from scratch
What slows a website redesign down
Waiting for content or photos
Adding new pages or features halfway through
Several people needing to approve every change
Bookings, galleries or event listings that need setting up
Refresh or rebuild?
If your site is on Wix and the structure is sound, a refresh with new copy and a cleaner layout is often enough. If the site is hard to update, does not work well on phones or no longer matches what you offer, a rebuild usually makes more sense. I will tell you honestly which I would recommend.
Recent examples
I have recently built websites for DS Sports Massage Therapy in Peterborough, Riley Green Tribute UK and Adam Harding Music. Each started with a short chat and a fixed quote, and you can read about them in the case studies on this blog.
Thinking about a website redesign in Market Deeping, Peterborough or Stamford? Send me your current site and I will tell you what I would change and what it would cost.
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