How long does a website redesign usually take from planning to launch?

A website redesign typically takes 3–6 months from planning to launch, depending on the scope, features, and content requirements of your project. This timeline encompasses everything from initial discovery and strategy through design, development, and testing to ensure your new site is ready to perform from day one.

What Influences the Timeline?

Several factors can affect how long your redesign will take:

Project scope and complexity – The technical lift required, depth of design changes, and total number of pages all impact the schedule. A comprehensive audit of your existing site early on helps establish realistic expectations about what’s involved.

Content needs – Whether you’re doing a visual refresh or completely revamping your messaging makes a significant difference. If you need new copywriting, consider who will handle it and their availability during critical phases of the project.

Stakeholder responsiveness – Delays in content delivery and feedback have a ripple effect on the final launch date. Timely review and approval at each stage keeps the project moving forward smoothly.

The Redesign Process

At Clear Digital, we follow a proven process that includes discovery, UX design, development, and testing. We use a hybrid model incorporating Agile methodology, which allows the project to progress through defined stages while still allowing for continuous improvement. As each section of your UX design is approved, it moves to our UI design team, while the UX team continues finalizing the next section of your project.

The key to staying on schedule is understanding that a website redesign functions under two constraints: time and budget. Working with the right partner means you’ll receive all the skills and expertise needed to launch your project on time while building a foundation that can evolve beyond launch.

We recommend budgeting for ongoing maintenance and optimization after launch, as the most effective websites are treated as living projects rather than one-time deliverables.