Web Design in Bradford for Independent Businesses
Websites for Bradford's restaurants, makers, trades and family firms, designed, written and built for you, then hosted and kept up to date from £74 a month.
- 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.
Bradford web design with no big bill to start
Bradford has plenty to shout about. It was UK City of Culture for 2025, it's home to Saltaire's World Heritage mill village and the National Science and Media Museum, and its restaurants have won Curry Capital of Britain more than once. Behind that is a huge community of family businesses, many of them handed down through generations.
A lot of those businesses still rely on word of mouth and a Facebook page. A proper website gives new customers somewhere to check you out, see what you offer and get in touch, and with a monthly plan you don't need to find thousands upfront to get one.
We're based in Cardiff and work with Bradford clients by phone, email and video call, so it fits around opening hours and busy evenings.
You can compare all three plans on our web design prices page, or see websites we have built for other small businesses.
Who we design websites for in Bradford
Restaurants and takeaways
Curry houses, cafés and takeaways that need menus, opening hours and ordering links that are always up to date.
Family-run firms
Wholesalers, retailers and service businesses that have grown on reputation and now need a website to match.
Trades
Builders, roofers and electricians covering Bradford, Shipley, Bingley and Keighley.
Makers and creatives
Designers, textile businesses and independent studios carrying on the city's making tradition.
The problems we set out to fix
Small businesses kept telling us the same things about web designers. These are the big four, and how our plans deal with them.
Big upfront costs
Instead of £2,000 or more on day one, you pay one fixed monthly amount that covers the build and the upkeep.
Hard to get hold of
No call centre and no chatbot. Ring 029 2167 1825 or send a form, and a real person replies within one working day.
Slow launches
We follow a proven process, so most sites are live within a couple of weeks of us receiving your words and photos.
Locked-in contracts
Our plans run month to month with no fixed term and no exit fee, so you stay because it works.
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 Bradford 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 Bradford and West Yorkshire.
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 Bradford.
How much is a website for a Bradford 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.
Can my Bradford restaurant's website link to online ordering?+
Yes. We can link to the ordering platforms you already use, show your menu clearly and add your opening hours, so customers can order in a couple of taps.
When will my website be ready?+
Most sites go live within 7 to 14 days of us receiving your text, photos and logo. The sooner those arrive, the sooner you're online.
Is there a cancellation fee?+
No. Plans run month to month with no fixed term, so if you decide to go, there's nothing extra to pay.
Do you work across the Bradford district?+
Yes. We work with businesses in Bradford city centre, Shipley, Saltaire, Bingley, Keighley, Ilkley and the surrounding villages.
Can I move my website to another provider later?+
Yes. We'll supply your website files and move your domain into your name, so another host or designer can pick it up.
Do you work with clients outside Wales?+
Yes, all over the UK. We're based in Cardiff and work with clients in England by phone, email and video call, and you'll get a reply within one working day.
Other cities we cover near Bradford
We build websites for small businesses right across England. These pages cover places close to Bradford.
Talk to us about web design in Bradford
Get a free quote and a clear monthly price, usually within one working day.