What you need to know
The schedule depends on scope and how quickly content, access, approvals, and third-party accounts are ready. A basic information site differs from a store or booking platform that needs operational testing.
How to apply it
Agree on scope, content deadlines, review dates, and one decision maker. Ask the developer to list dependencies such as payment accounts, domain access, and product data.
Common mistake to avoid
A launch date without assigned content and approval owners is a guess. Delayed decisions can hold up development even when the build is ready.