A professional website typically takes 4 to 12 weeks in Quebec, depending on scope. A simple brochure site can go live in 4 to 6 weeks; e-commerce or content-heavy projects may take 8 to 12 weeks or more.
At Rovex Agency, we set a clear timeline from the initial consultation. Delays usually come from content bottlenecks (copy, photos, approvals) rather than development itself.
Typical project phases
Weeks 1–2: strategy and structure — goals, audience, sitemap, wireframes. Weeks 2–4: design — mockups, visual identity, client approval. Weeks 4–8: development — integration, CMS, responsive layout, testing.
Weeks 8–10: content and SEO — copy insertion, meta tags, Google Analytics. Weeks 10–12: launch — final QA, go-live, training.
How to stay on schedule
Prepare your content before kickoff: service descriptions, team bios, photos, and testimonials. Assign one decision-maker for approvals to avoid back-and-forth delays.
Scope creep is the other common culprit. Lock your page list and features at the start. Adding pages or integrations mid-project pushes the timeline — and the budget.