How Long Does It Take to Design and Develop a Website in 2026?

Realistic timelines for business websites, ecommerce stores and custom web applications in Nigeria — and what actually slows projects down.

David .C. Onyekwere · Founder, King Devid Tech Solutions3 min readPublished 20 August 2026

Quick answer: A business website typically takes 5 to 10 days, an ecommerce store 15 to 25 days, and a custom web application 25 to 45 days, once your content is ready. School portals and custom dashboards depend entirely on scope.

Typical Timelines

Project typeTime once content is ready
Landing page2 to 5 days
Business website (5 to 10 pages)5 to 10 days
Ecommerce store15 to 25 days
School website or portal15 to 30 days
Custom web application25 to 45 days

What Makes Projects Take Longer

  • Late content: copy and photos arriving after design starts
  • Scope changes mid-build: adding pages or features after work begins
  • Third-party approvals: payment gateway verification, domain registrar delays
  • Extra review rounds beyond what was quoted
  • Custom integrations the original scope did not include

What Happens After Launch

Launch day is not the finish line. Google Search Console and Analytics need to be set up, the sitemap submitted, Search Console indexing checked and any ranking issues fixed. That is why our builds include at least two months of hands-on SEO after launch.

Questions About This Guide

What is the single biggest cause of delay?

Late content. When the design and structure are ready but copy and photos are not, the clock stops until they arrive.

Can projects be rushed?

Sometimes, at a premium, and with a shorter scope. Rushing rarely saves time on the SEO, testing or launch phase — those stages are what make the site work after launch.

Ready to talk about your project?

Tell us what you need and we will send a written scope and fixed price before any work starts. Business websites from ₦250,000 and ecommerce stores from ₦400,000.