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

The matmad team·

"How long will it take?" is the second question we get after price. Here are realistic timelines — and the factors that decide where you land in each range.

Typical timelines

  • Landing page: 1–2 weeks
  • Full website: 3–6 weeks
  • Web app (MVP): 6–12+ weeks
  • Mobile app (iOS/Android): 8–14+ weeks

What speeds a project up

  • Content and assets ready at the start (copy, images, brand)
  • A single decision-maker who can give fast approvals
  • A tight, well-defined scope
  • Reusing a proven design system and stack

What slows it down

  • Waiting on content or feedback
  • Scope creep mid-build
  • Complex integrations and third-party approvals (e.g. app store review)

How we keep things moving

We agree scope and timeline upfront, work in fast iterations you can see, and flag dependencies early. You always know what's happening and what's next — so projects ship on time, not "eventually".

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