How long a website project really takes (and what slows it down)
Realistic timelines by package—and the content, revision, and integration delays that stretch them
Timelines slip less from “developers being slow” and more from undecided offers, missing content, and late integrations. Here are realistic Manweba package ranges—and the checklist of delays we plan for when we can see them early.
Typical timelines by package
Ranges assume a responsive client, content that arrives on schedule, and no major discovery surprises. Rush compresses calendar time and usually raises cost or risk.
Manweba package timeline ranges
| Package | Typical duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | 2–4 weeks | Focused site, clear brief |
| Business | 3–6 weeks | Broader pages and brand system |
| Growth | 4–8 weeks | More SEO structure and conversion work |
| Premium | 6–12 weeks | Craft-led experience, heavier design |
| Web app | 6–14 weeks | Auth, roles, workflows—discovery matters |
What slows projects down
Most delay is organizational. Engineering can only move as fast as decisions and assets arrive.
Common slowdowns
- Content and photos arriving after design is “final”
- Too many stakeholders without a single decision owner
- Scope creep disguised as “tiny tweaks”
- Integrations discovered mid-build (CRM, booking, payments)
- Legal or brand reviews with no scheduled slots
- Hosting/DNS access delayed until the week of launch
- Parallel rebrands that change the brief twice
How we keep calendars honest
A timeline is a contract about dependencies. We put content dates, review windows, and integration owners on the plan—not just design milestones.
- 1
Freeze must-haves early
Phase nice-to-haves. Launch criteria stay short enough to finish.
- 2
Schedule content like a deliverable
Copy and assets get dates. Missed dates move launch—transparently.
- 3
Timebox feedback
Batch comments. Endless drip feedback is a silent timeline tax.
- 4
Integrate early
Connect CRM and forms in a sandbox before visual polish is done.
Keep a project on track
Rush is a trade, not a free upgrade
Compressing a Growth build into a Starter calendar usually means cutting scope, overlapping risky work, or both. Ask what is sacrificed—not only what is promised.
Final thoughts
Plan with package ranges, then protect the path: content dates, decision owners, and early integrations. If you want a timeline tied to your real constraints, run a structured intake before you pick a launch Friday.
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