Website redesign
How long does a website redesign take?
It depends on the size of the current site, how much content carries across, and how quickly decisions and changes are made.
Tell us about your business and what you need.
The short answer
In short.
A redesign takes a little longer than a new build of the same size, because the existing pages, links, forms and search data all have to be reviewed and given a place in the new site. Your current website stays live the whole time, and the quote should set out a schedule and what it depends on.
Why a redesign has extra steps
A new site starts blank. A redesign starts with a site customers already use. Its useful pages, photos, forms and links all need a decision: keep, update, move or retire.
The steps
- Review the existing site: pages, forms, useful content and any visitor or search data.
- Agree the goals, pages and features for the new site.
- Plan what carries across, including page addresses.
- Build and review the new design while the old site keeps running.
- Approve the changeover, then check the old links and the enquiry route on the live site.
The changeover plan
Where a page address changes, a redirect sends the old link to its replacement. That plan is written page by page before launch. Google's guidance on moving a site with URL changes explains the checks and monitoring involved.
Rankings during the move
Search positions can change after a site move. Carrying pages across carefully is a precaution, not a guarantee.
What speeds it up
Clear goals, content you are happy to reuse, and one person who can approve the design.
From clients
What clients say about working with spareday
“He was able to take our rough ideas, from concept through to reality. The site has provided an influx of new members, helping to keep our club viable.”
“He didn’t just build me a great website, he created an easy-to-manage system that allows me to make updates myself whenever I need to. He has spared me so much time doing all of this myself!”
“He created a stunning website for us that captures and nurtures leads with an automated email marketing system, which has filled a huge gap in the business and saved a lot of time (and money!).”
Official guidance
For independent guidance, see Google Search Central.
Common questions
Questions people ask.
Will a redesign affect our Google rankings?
It can. Changes to content, page addresses and structure can affect search performance, so pages are carried across carefully and the published site is checked.
Can we keep our domain and email?
Keeping the existing domain is normally part of a redesign. The website change is planned around whoever manages the domain and email.
Who you’ll work with
Hi, I’m Reece.
spareday is my business, based here in Newcastle. You’ll deal with me from the first review of your website, and I’m the person you talk to each month about what’s working.
Find us
spareday in Newcastle.
12 Grey Street, Wickham, Newcastle NSW 2293.
Next step
Get a free growth plan.
With website redesign in Newcastle, Reece reviews the current site with you before planning the new design, the content to keep and the work needed for launch. Get my free growth plan and we will give you a schedule.
Or call 0485 017 387.