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How long does it take to launch an online store?

A straightforward online store can go live in about a month; bigger catalogues and custom features take longer. What decides the timeline is rarely the building — it is how ready your products, photos, prices and decisions are.

SLSpeed Linx teamUpdated 23 October 2026 · 2 min read
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What to expect

Store typeTypical timeSpeed Linx guarantee
WooCommerce store3–6 weeksLive in 30 days
Shopify store4–8 weeksLive in 45 days
Headless storefront2–4 monthsAgreed timeline
Large catalogue / integrationsPhasedAgreed per phase

Guarantees apply to the scope agreed in writing; the clock pauses while we wait on your content or decisions.

What you can prepare now

  • Product list — names, prices, variants and stock in one spreadsheet.
  • Photos — consistent, well-lit, same size.
  • Policies — delivery, returns and privacy wording.
  • Payments and shipping — which providers and rates.
  • One decision-maker — answers within 48 hours keep the date.

Questions we get asked

What slows store launches down most?

Waiting for product data and photos, and decisions changing mid-build.

Shopify or WooCommerce — which is faster?

Both can launch quickly. Shopify suits a simple hosted setup; WooCommerce suits more control. See our Shopify vs WooCommerce comparison.

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