Most small business websites go from kickoff to launch in 2 to 3 weeks at KMC Spark LLC. Builds with custom AI tooling can run longer, and you will have a realistic timeline before you sign anything.
What happens between kickoff and launch
Our process has the same steps every time, and the calendar depends on how quickly decisions and content come back from you.
- Send your website address. The free audit report reaches you the same day, and we send your top 3 fixes ourselves.
- A conversation. We talk through your business, who you want to reach and what is costing you leads. No obligation.
- A plan and a customer journey. We turn the conversation into a plan for what the site has to do and the path a customer takes from finding you to getting in touch.
- Design from a blank canvas. A visual direction built for your brand, not picked from a theme.
- Build and test. We build the site and test it properly before anything goes live, including lead scoring and email alerts, tested end to end.
- Launch, then keep growing. Search visibility, upkeep and improvements continue after launch.
What makes a build take longer
- Content that arrives late: photos, text and project details.
- Many rounds of design changes.
- Custom AI tooling or extra features, which our FAQ says can run longer.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to build a small business website?
Most sites go from kickoff to launch in 2 to 3 weeks. Builds with custom AI tooling can run longer, and you will have a realistic timeline before you sign anything.
Can you launch faster?
Sometimes. A small scope with your content and photos ready at kickoff can move faster, and we agree the timeline on the call before you sign anything. We do not promise a faster launch before we have seen the scope.
Do I have to do anything during the build?
Do the work you are known for, call back the leads we send, and approve changes before they go live. We handle the site, hosting and security.
What happens after my site goes live?
Every site includes a maintenance plan covering updates, security and content changes, plus ongoing analytics. We do not hand it over and disappear.
Start the clock
The first step takes a minute and costs nothing. Get your free site audit.