Government Website Development: A Realistic Timeline From Kickoff to Launch
"How long will the site take?" is the first question most teams ask, and the honest answer is that it depends. Still, projects follow a similar path, and knowing it helps you plan around bids, events and staff availability. Here is a realistic walk through government website development , from kickoff to launch. The time ranges are rough guides, not promises. A small brochure-style site moves faster than a large one with many approvals. 1. Discovery (about one to two weeks) The team confirms who the site is for, what those visitors need and what the business wants from it. This is the time to collect the facts the site must state, such as registrations, certifications and contract vehicles, and to decide who approves what. Skipping this stage is the most common source of rework later. 2. Content inventory and structure (one to two weeks) List what you have, what is out of date and what is missing. Then sketch the page structure. Most of the delay in any website project co...