Completing a new website doesn’t depend only on the developer
Every new web project naturally begins with a cost estimate. In it, we outline the expected completion time and explain the workflow. Based on an example, it’s useful to review how a typical website development process looks and what factors determine the timeline.
- A simple website can be completed quickly without a detailed plan — sometimes just an email exchange is enough.
- For a more complex project, we analyze potential challenges and create a timeline to visualize each stage of the work.
- For longer and more multifaceted projects, we divide the work into phases and set a monthly fee.
- No matter the project, we always find the right process.
The making process of your website
Reasons why building a new website can take longer than expected
The completion of a new website may be delayed when several projects are in progress at the same time. Clients are aware of this, and it can be taken into account.
The most common reasons why a website project gets pushed back are:
a) new ideas arising during the process
b) delays in feedback from the client.
That’s why it’s wise to plan for unexpected situations in the schedule — so if the deadline shifts, everyone understands the reasons behind it.
Unexpected situations
Sometimes it happens that the advance payment is made, work has begun, and the deadline for the new website is set. Then something changes in the company — management shifts, a new person takes the role, the budget is reviewed, or investors “turn off the funding.” And so, a deadline that was supposed to be two months can easily be pushed to half a year.
New ideas
The most common reason why both simple and complex web projects are delayed is that new ideas emerge during the process. Clients may request additional features, design changes, or even a return to the original plan. This usually happens when the project’s goals and strategy were not fully defined at the start.
Delayed feedback
Building a new website involves several stages where we ask for client feedback: access to different platforms, necessary materials and inputs, comments on drafts and designs, and approvals or reviews of various tasks. Sometimes even simple feedback from the client can be delayed for weeks — and since it is essential for us to move forward, such delays can extend the project timeline.
Why companies choose caotica?
Since 2008
Over 15 years of diverse international experience in creating digital solutions
80+ clients
Trusted by 80+ local and international companies
200+ projects
Successfully delivered 200+ unique web projects, including e-commerce stores, campaign sites, landing pages, and more
How to avoid website project delays?
- Trust your partner. Collaborate openly.
- Be clear about what the new website should achieve for the company.
- Define the website’s content and functionality based on those goals.
- Agree on processes, deadlines, and risks right from the start.
