Pay Monthly Websites for Small Businesses, From £74 a Month
A professional website with no big build bill. We design it, host it and keep it up to date for one monthly price, on a rolling contract you can leave whenever you like.
- No big upfront build bill
- One monthly price from £74
- Your website and domain go with you if you leave
- Rolling monthly, no fixed-term contract
These are the businesses we work with
Real websites we've built and still look after, for trades, professionals and independent businesses across the UK.
What a pay monthly website actually is
A pay monthly website is a professionally designed site that you pay for in monthly instalments instead of one big bill. The build, hosting, domain, SSL certificate, security, backups and a set amount of update time are all in the one price.
Most UK agencies quote £2,000 to £6,000 to build a small business website, then charge again for hosting and changes. For a sole trader or a small firm, that is a lot of cash to find before the site has brought in a single enquiry. Paying monthly spreads it out, and the person who built the site stays responsible for keeping it working.
It is not always the cheapest option over many years, and we will tell you that up front. If you would rather pay once and look after hosting and updates yourself, our comparison of pay monthly and upfront sets out the numbers. For a fuller explanation, read what is a pay monthly website, or put your own quote into our website cost calculator.
What is included on every plan
A website designed for you
Not a template you fill in yourself. We plan the pages, write and lay out the content with you, and build it to work properly on a phone first.
Hosting, domain, SSL and email
Your domain, fast hosting, an SSL certificate and a Google Workspace email address are part of the monthly price, so there are no separate bills through the year.
Updates every month
From 30 minutes a month on Starter to 2 hours on Professional. Email us a new photo, price or service and we change it.
Your site, your domain
No fixed-term contract and no exit fee. If you leave, we hand over your website files and transfer your domain to you. Here is exactly what you own.
Who pay monthly websites suit
Businesses watching cash flow
If you would rather keep your money working in the business, a monthly plan means no large spend before the site earns anything.
Trades who want enquiries, not a project
Plumbers, electricians, roofers and builders who want a site that brings in calls, without managing a web project around the day job.
New and growing businesses
Start on Starter at £74 a month, then move up to Professional when you want more pages, Google Business Profile management or booking tools.
Anyone tired of DIY builders
If you have tried building it yourself and run out of time, we take the whole job off your hands and keep it looked after.
Pay monthly, step by step
Here's what happens from your first enquiry to a website that's live and looked after.
Free quote and a chat
Tell us what your business needs. We'll recommend a plan and tell you exactly what it costs, with no pressure to sign.
Your site, built for you
No DIY builder and no template to fill in yourself. We create the content and the design, then launch once you're happy.
A fixed monthly cost
Instead of £2,000 or more upfront, you pay one predictable amount each month that covers hosting, security and support.
Leave whenever you like
It's a rolling monthly contract. If you ever move on, we hand over your website files and transfer your domain to you.
Paying upfront
- £2,000 or more before your first enquiry
- Hosting, domain and email billed separately
- A fee every time you need a change
- Support that ends when the project does
- Updates and security left to you
Paying monthly with Forte
- From £74 a month, with nothing big to pay upfront
- Hosting, domain, SSL and email included
- Monthly update time built into every plan
- A real person who replies within one working day
- No fixed term, and you keep your files and domain
Pick the plan that fits your business
No hidden fees and no fixed-term contract. Hosting, SSL, security and support are included on every plan.
Starter
Get online fast and start getting found.
- Custom responsive design
- Domain, hosting, SSL & security
- 1 Google Workspace email
- Up to 5 pages (extra pages £50 each)
- 30 minutes of content updates a month
- Basic SEO setup & analytics
- Monthly uptime monitoring
Professional
Regular content and local SEO to help customers find you.
- Everything in Starter
- Up to 10 pages, 3 Google Workspace emails
- Google Business Profile management
- On-page SEO, 1–2 blog posts a month
- 2 hours of content updates a month
- Booking and CRM systems
- Priority support
Business
Your full digital team, on demand.
- Everything in Professional
- Unlimited pages
- 5 Google Workspace emails
- Custom SEO strategy & execution
- Dedicated account manager and copywriter
- 5 hours of dedicated website and CRM support
Our plans are popular, so there can be a short wait before we start your build. We'll still reply to your enquiry within one working day.
Loved by small businesses
Real feedback from real clients, straight from Google.
Robert Dicks
I'm Robert, the person behind Forte Web Solutions. After earning a degree in Applied Geography, I spent my early career in GIS roles for Welsh Water and Cardiff Council, then moved into digital marketing at the University of Glamorgan.
In 2012 I co-founded Forte Web Solutions with one goal: help small businesses get more leads and keep them. From trades to therapists, I kept hearing the same thing: “We just want a website that works, and doesn't cost the earth.”
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about pay monthly websites. Anything else, just ask.
What is a pay monthly website?+
A professionally designed website you pay for monthly instead of upfront. The design, hosting, domain, SSL, security and a set amount of updates are included in one price.
How much is a pay monthly website?+
Starter is £74 a month, Professional is £249 a month and Business is £649 a month. Every plan includes your domain, hosting, SSL, security and support, so the price you see is the price you pay.
Is a pay monthly website cheaper than paying upfront?+
Not always over many years. A one-off build can cost less in total if you are happy to pay for hosting, security and changes separately. Pay monthly suits businesses that would rather avoid a big upfront bill and have everything looked after for one fixed price.
Do I own my website?+
Yes. If you ever stop paying and leave, we hand over your website files so you can host them elsewhere, and we transfer your domain name to you.
Is there a minimum contract?+
No. Every plan is rolling monthly with no exit fee. If you decide to move on, just let us know.
How quickly can my site go live?+
Usually within 7 to 14 days of us receiving your content. Simple one-page sites can be ready in a few days.
Do you only work with businesses in Wales?+
No. We are based in Cardiff and work with small businesses across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Almost everything is done by phone and email, and we can meet in person if you are near Cardiff.
Will I be able to get hold of you?+
Yes. Robert and the small Forte team handle everything ourselves, with no offshore call centres and no chatbots. Call 029 2167 1825 or send a form and we will reply within one working day.
Pay monthly websites near you
We are based in Cardiff and build pay monthly websites for small businesses across the UK. Find your area.
Get a monthly price for your website
No obligation and no jargon. We'll recommend the right plan and reply within one working day.