2026-09-04 · 8 min
How long does a website redesign usually take?
A locked six-page Australian marketing site takes 7–14 days after assets on Tech Aid’s $2,000 package. Real migrations take longer because redirects have to be written.
A redesign takes as long as your decisions. The build is the short part.
Tech Aid’s locked website + AI chat package is typically 7–14 days after kickoff and usable brand assets. That is six core pages, mobile-first, qualifying chat, basic SEO, analytics, 14-day defect window. $2,000 AUD.
A real migration of an existing WordPress or Shopify store is not that clock. Redirects, product URLs and analytics have to be mapped. Skip that and you get a traffic drop.
A honest timeline
| Phase | Locked six-page package | Existing-site migration |
|---|---|---|
| Kickoff + page list | Day 0–1 | Day 0–2 |
| Design/copy inside one amend round | Days 1–7 | Days 1–10 |
| Build + chat + analytics | Inside the 7–14 day window | Plus URL map |
| QA on mobile data | Before launch | Before launch |
| Defect window | 14 days after go-live | 14 days after go-live |
Do not start the clock until
- Logo, colours, and the real phone number exist
- The page list is written (not “we’ll add a shop later”)
- Someone can approve copy in Australian hours
Monthly digital support at $350/mo (10 hours, onboard 2 business days) is how the site stays current after week two.
Checklist: /guides/website-redesign-checklist-australia
If you want this scoped without assembling a stack yourself, start here or call 1800 953 243.
FAQs
How long does a website redesign usually take?
Tech Aid’s locked six-page website + AI chat package is typically 7–14 days after kickoff and usable brand assets. Replacing an existing WordPress or Shopify site takes longer if URLs, products and analytics have to survive.
What slows it down?
Missing logos, no page list, legal copy that never arrives, and launching without a redirect map. The build is rarely the long pole. Decisions are.
Can it be faster than a week?
Only if the page list is frozen and assets are in. We do not invent a 48-hour rebuild of a messy catalogue.
What about a full rebrand plus site?
That is two jobs. Identity first, then pages. Do not lock a $2,000 website if the logo is still in committee.
What happens after go-live?
A 14-day defect window for bugs in the locked scope. New pages are $150/hr or a new quote. Monthly support ($350/mo) keeps the site from rotting.