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Website Redesign Timeline: How Long It Really Takes

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By Redesign Websites Editorial Team · Updated 2026-09-05 · 10 min read

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How long a website redesign takes depends on scope, stakeholder speed, and migration complexity.

Website redesign phases and duration

Discovery (1 to 2 weeks): Goals, audit, requirements.

IA and wireframes (2 to 3 weeks): Sitemap, user flows, wireframes.

Design (3 to 5 weeks): Visual design and revisions.

Development (4 to 8 weeks): Build, CMS setup, integrations.

QA and launch (1 to 2 weeks): Testing, redirects, go-live.

Website redesign timeline phases diagram

What affects the timeline?

Slow stakeholder feedback, content not ready, complex migrations, and scope changes are the top timeline risks. Use our timeline template to plan milestones.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a website redesign take?

Most projects take 8 to 16 weeks. Enterprise projects with migration can take 20 weeks or more.

How long does it take to redesign a website with migration?

Add 2 to 6 weeks for CMS or platform migration depending on content volume.

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