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How Long Does a Software Project Really Take? (Honest Guide for Executives)
Realistic timelines for websites, web apps, and SaaS MVPs—what causes delays, what accelerates delivery, and what to promise your board without looking foolish.
Written from our experience building and maintaining client websites, custom platforms, and five LogicLitz products. Review our client work and editorial ownership.
Relevant for: India · Global
Realistic ranges (India, experienced teams, 2026)
- Brochure business website: 3–6 weeks including content and revisions
- E-commerce store (moderate catalogue): 6–12 weeks
- Focused web app MVP: 8–16 weeks for one primary user journey
- Complex SaaS with payments, roles, admin: 4–9 months phased
- Enterprise portal with integrations: often 6–12+ months in phases
What actually causes delays (often on the client side)
- Content and photos not ready when development starts
- Multiple decision-makers giving conflicting feedback
- “Small” scope additions without timeline adjustment
- Third-party API access or bank approvals for payments
- Legal review of terms, privacy policy, or compliance copy
How executives speed projects up
Assign one decision-maker. Prepare content early. Accept phased launch—core features first, nice-to-haves in v1.1. Weekly 30-minute reviews beat monthly big-bang approvals. The best projects feel boring because communication is steady.
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