How long does it take to build a website or app?

By Reejan R Gopan · Software & Systems Engineer, Dubai, UAE

Rough, typical ranges (scope changes everything):

Simple business website: about 1–3 weeks
Larger custom site with CMS and integrations: about 3–8 weeks
MVP web app: about 6–12 weeks
Business platform (e.g. attendance + payroll): several months, delivered in phases

What speeds it up: ready content, clear decisions, a small MVP scope and quick feedback.

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