Web Design in Brighton for Independents Who Want to Stand Out
Brighton is full of creative businesses with a strong sense of who they are. We build websites that show it, then host and maintain them for one monthly price from £74.
- 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.
Brighton web design for a city of independents
Few places in England have as many independent businesses packed so tightly together. The North Laine and The Lanes are lined with one-off shops, cafés and studios, the seafront between the Palace Pier and Hove is busy most of the year, and the Royal Pavilion and i360 bring a steady stream of visitors.
That makes standing out online a real challenge. Brighton customers notice when a website looks generic, so we design around your personality, your products and your photos, while keeping the practical things simple: opening hours, how to find you and how to get in touch.
We're based in Cardiff and work with Brighton clients by phone, email and video call. You'll always deal with the same small team.
Want to see the numbers first? Our web design prices page sets out what each plan includes, and you can read more about how we work.
Brighton and Hove businesses we design for
North Laine and Lanes shops
Independent retailers, vintage stores and gift shops that want browsers to find them before they visit.
Cafés, bars and restaurants
Food and drink businesses from Kemptown to Hove that need menus and bookings to be easy to find.
Wellbeing and fitness
Yoga studios, therapists and personal trainers who want clients to see timetables and book online.
Trades and home services
Builders, decorators and gardeners covering Brighton, Hove, Shoreham and Lewes.
Why small businesses fall out with web designers
It's rarely the design. It's what happens around it: the bills, the waiting and the silence. Here's what we hear most, and how we handle it.
Extras you weren't told about
Hosting, an email address, a domain renewal, a few extra pages. The bill creeps up. Our plans include hosting, SSL, security and support, and the only listed add-on is £50 per extra Starter page.
No reply for days
A simple question shouldn't take a week to answer. You deal directly with Robert and our small team, and we reply within one working day.
Projects that drift
Some sites take months because nobody is driving them. Ours usually go live within 7 to 14 days of us getting your content.
Charged for every tweak
New prices, a new photo, a change of hours. Each plan includes monthly update time, so routine changes don't come with an invoice.
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.
Everything your Brighton 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 Brighton, Hove and Sussex.
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.
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 Brighton.
Can you design a website that doesn't look like everyone else's?+
Yes. We build each site around your brand, your photos and your tone of voice, so it feels like your business rather than a template, while still loading fast and working well on phones.
What does web design in Brighton cost with Forte?+
There's no build invoice. Starter is £74 a month, Professional £249 and Business £649, and every plan includes your domain, hosting, SSL, security and support.
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 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 you work with businesses in Hove and Lewes?+
Yes. We work across Brighton and Hove and the surrounding area, including Shoreham-by-Sea, Lewes, Worthing and Newhaven.
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.
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 Brighton
We build websites for small businesses right across England. These pages cover places close to Brighton.
Get a quote for your Brighton website
No obligation and no jargon. We'll reply within one working day.