Web Design in Birmingham Without the Agency Price Tag
Birmingham has hundreds of web design agencies. We're the option for small businesses that want a professional website, hosting and support for one monthly price from £74, with no big upfront bill.
- Designed, written and built for you
- Hosting, security and updates included
- Talk to a real person, not a ticket system
- Rolling monthly, leave whenever you like
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.
Birmingham web design for small businesses, not big budgets
Britain's second city has one of the busiest small business scenes in the country, from jewellers and makers in the Jewellery Quarter to the creative studios and food businesses of Digbeth and the independent shops of Moseley and Kings Heath. Competition online is fierce, and customers compare several websites before they pick up the phone.
Many Birmingham agencies build superb websites for big brands, at prices to match. Our focus is different: clear, fast websites for trades, shops and service businesses, paid for monthly so you keep your cash for the business.
We're based in Cardiff and work with Birmingham clients by phone, email and video call. It doesn't slow anything down, and you'll speak to the same small team throughout.
Every plan is listed on our pricing page with no hidden extras. If you just need something simple online soon, see our quick, low-cost website option.
Birmingham businesses we build websites for
Jewellery Quarter makers
Jewellers, designers and craftspeople who want to show off their work and take enquiries online.
Trades across the West Midlands
Builders, electricians and plumbers covering Birmingham, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield and beyond.
Food and hospitality
Cafés, street food traders and restaurants from Digbeth to Moseley that need menus and bookings online.
Professional services
Accountants, consultants and therapists in a crowded market who need to look credible fast.
Sound familiar?
If any of these have happened to you, you're in good company. They're the reasons most of our clients came to us.
“They wanted thousands upfront”
A big build invoice before you've had a single enquiry is a lot to risk. We spread the cost from £74 a month.
“I couldn't understand the quote”
Plain English only. We tell you what's included, what isn't and what it costs before you commit to anything.
“My designer disappeared”
We're still here after launch. Hosting, backups, security patches and monthly updates are part of every plan.
“I didn't own my own site”
You do with us. If you ever leave, we hand over your website files and transfer your domain into your name.
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.
Everything your Birmingham website comes with
One monthly price, with the practical things a small business website needs already included.
Built for phones first
Most local searches happen on a phone, so every page is designed to load quickly and be easy to use on a small screen.
Set up for local search
Page titles, headings and structure that help Google understand you serve Birmingham and the West Midlands.
Enquiry forms and click-to-call
Customers can call, message or ask for a quote from any page, without hunting for your details.
Hosting and security
SSL, backups, security patches and uptime monitoring are included on every plan.
Help with the words
We write and refine your content with you, so it sounds like your business rather than a template.
Clear pricing
Domain, hosting, SSL and security are in the monthly price. The only listed add-on is £50 per extra Starter page.
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 web design in Birmingham.
How much is a website for a Birmingham business?+
Plans start at £74 a month. That covers the design, hosting, security and ongoing updates, so you're not paying a large sum upfront and then more for upkeep.
Why not use a Birmingham web design agency?+
Plenty of Birmingham agencies do excellent work, usually for an upfront project fee. If you'd rather avoid a large bill and have hosting, updates and support included for one monthly price, our plans are built for exactly that.
How fast can you build my site?+
Typically 7 to 14 days from the point we have everything we need. Single-page sites can be quicker.
Do I have to sign up for a year?+
No. It's a rolling monthly contract, so you're never committed beyond the current month, and there's no exit fee.
Do you cover Solihull and Sutton Coldfield?+
Yes. We work with businesses across Birmingham and the West Midlands, including Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, West Bromwich and Walsall.
If I cancel, do I lose my website?+
No. When you leave, we hand over the files that make up your website and transfer your domain to you, so you can carry on elsewhere.
How do we keep in touch while you build?+
Whatever suits you: phone, email or video call. You'll deal with Robert and our small team throughout, and we reply within one working day.
Other cities we cover near Birmingham
We build websites for small businesses right across England. These pages cover places close to Birmingham.
Get a clear price for your Birmingham website
Tell us about your business and we'll reply within one working day.