Website Redesign Timelines by Project Complexity

Your school’s website is a cornerstone for engagement, communication, and growth. Redesigning it requires careful planning, collaboration, and execution to ensure it’s visually appealing, user-friendly, and aligned with your mission. SOLVED Consulting specializes in guiding schools through seamless website redesigns, from small updates to complex overhauls. With tailored solutions, advanced features, and a focus on efficiency, SOLVED helps you create a website that connects with your community and drives impactful results.

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General Timeline of a Website Redesign

The timeline for redesigning a website depends on the size and scope of the project.

1. Small Website Redesign (1-10 Pages)

Estimated Duration: 4-8 weeks
Small redesigns typically focus on refreshing visuals and making minor updates to functionality.

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  • Simple design enhancements
  • Basic navigation improvements
  • Limited content migration
  • Integration of basic SEO updates

2. Medium Website Redesign (10-50 Pages)

Estimated Duration: 8-16 weeks
Medium-sized projects involve custom designs and user experience (UX) enhancements.

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  • Customized design architecture
  • Improved user experience with a focus on accessibility
  • Integrated multimedia elements (photos, videos, etc.)
  • Strategic content updates

3. Large Website Redesign (50+ Pages)

Estimated Duration: 16-24 weeks
Large-scale projects for complex educational institutions require advanced integrations and stakeholder input.

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  • Extensive content management and migration
  • Custom-built functionalities
  • Approval processes involving multiple stakeholders
  • Integration of data dashboards and school apps

Phases of a Website Redesign

Every website redesign project follows a series of strategic phases, ensuring a thorough and efficient process.

1. Discovery and Research Phase

Duration: 2-4 weeks

This initial phase focuses on gathering insights and identifying goals. With SOLVED, schools benefit from data-driven research that aligns the website with institutional objectives.

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  • Stakeholder interviews to understand needs and expectations
  • Competitive analysis of peer schools and industry leaders
  • Current website performance assessment
  • User experience (UX) research to identify pain points

2. Strategy and Planning

Duration: 2-3 weeks

During this phase, the redesign roadmap is created, ensuring every aspect of the project aligns with your goals.

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  • Comprehensive project timeline with milestones
  • Information architecture and site mapping
  • Development of user personas to guide design decisions
  • Content inventory and gap analysis

3. Design Development

Duration: 4-6 weeks

The design phase brings your vision to life through collaborative creativity and branding expertise.

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  • Initial concept creation, including mood boards and design briefs
  • Wireframing to map out user flow and page layouts
  • Visual design development, incorporating your school’s colors, logo, and branding
  • Refinement based on feedback

4. Development and Implementation

Duration: 6-10 weeks

Once the design is approved, the technical build begins. SOLVED ensures your school’s website is functional, responsive, and scalable.

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  • Front-end development for a visually appealing interface
  • Back-end programming to ensure smooth functionality
  • Integration of a user-friendly content management system (CMS)
  • Optimization for mobile responsiveness

5. Content Migration

Duration: 2-4 weeks

Content migration involves transferring and organizing your existing content while incorporating any new material.

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  • Comprehensive content audit to identify necessary updates
  • SEO optimization to improve search engine visibility
  • Metadata and alt-text management for accessibility
  • Restructuring content to align with the new design

6. Testing and Quality Assurance

Duration: 2-3 weeks

Before launch, rigorous testing ensures your website functions perfectly. SOLVED’s quality assurance process addresses potential issues proactively.

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  • Functionality verification to ensure links, buttons, and forms work correctly
  • Cross-browser compatibility to maintain consistency across platforms
  • Mobile responsiveness testing for seamless viewing on all devices
  • Performance optimization for faster load times
  • Security assessments to protect user data

7. Launch and Post-Launch Support

Duration: 2-4 weeks

The final phase focuses on launching the website and providing support during the transition period.

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  • Final content reviews to ensure accuracy
  • Staging to production for live deployment
  • Monitoring website performance in real time
  • Iterative improvements based on early feedback

Factors That Impact Website Redesign Timelines

Several variables can influence the timeline of your redesign project:

Accelerating Factors

• Clear Project Scope: Well-defined objectives and deliverables streamline the process.
• Responsive Stakeholder Collaboration: Timely input and approvals prevent delays.
• Existing Design Assets: Utilizing pre-existing branding materials saves time.
• Streamlined Approval Processes: Minimized layers of approval accelerate decisions.

Potential Delay Triggers

• Complex Integrations: Advanced features, such as data dashboards or third-party systems, add time.
• Extensive Custom Functionality: Unique requirements require additional development.
• Significant Content Volume: Large-scale content migration is resource-intensive.
• Multiple Stakeholder Reviews: Coordinating input from diverse teams can cause delays.
• Technical Complexity: Advanced features and customizations extend timelines.

Why Partner with SOLVED?

A website redesign is a strategic investment that requires careful planning, collaboration, and execution. With SOLVED Consulting as your partner, your school can navigate the redesign process seamlessly. From discovery to launch, SOLVED ensures your new website is not only visually appealing but also user-centric, accessible, and aligned with your institution’s mission. Partner with SOLVED today to transform your website into a powerful tool for engagement, communication, and growth.

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