Web Design in Bristol, From a Team Just Over the Severn
Professional websites for Bristol's independent shops, trades and service businesses, designed and built for you and kept up to date 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.
Bristol web design from just across the bridge
Bristol is a city that backs its independents. Gloucester Road is famous for its long run of local shops, Stokes Croft and Bedminster are full of small creative businesses, and the Harbourside and Clifton draw visitors all year. Add a big aerospace and engineering base to the north of the city and you get a very varied set of customers online.
Whatever you do, customers will judge you by your website before they call. We build sites that load quickly, look the part and make it obvious what you offer and how to get in touch, without the upfront bill that a Bristol agency would usually ask for.
Our Cardiff base is a short drive over the Severn, so meeting in person is easy to arrange if you'd like to. Many Bristol clients are just as happy to work by phone and video call.
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. If you are on the Welsh side of the bridge, see our pages on web design in Cardiff and pay monthly websites in Newport.
Bristol businesses we design websites for
Independent shops
Retailers on Gloucester Road, in Clifton Village and around Cabot Circus that want shoppers to find them first.
Food and drink
Cafés, bakeries and restaurants from the Harbourside to Bedminster that need menus and bookings online.
Engineering and technical firms
Suppliers and consultants serving Bristol's aerospace and engineering sector who need a credible site.
Trades
Builders, plumbers and electricians covering Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset.
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 Bristol 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 Bristol and the surrounding area.
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 Bristol.
What does web design in Bristol 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.
Can we meet in Bristol to talk about my website?+
Yes. Bristol is close to our Cardiff base, so we're happy to meet in person if you'd prefer. Most clients find a phone or video call works just as well.
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.
How long is the contract?+
There isn't a fixed term. Plans roll month to month, there's no exit fee, and you can leave whenever you choose.
Do you cover the areas around Bristol?+
Yes. We work with businesses across Bristol and nearby, including Keynsham, Portishead, Filton, Kingswood and Bath.
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.
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 Bristol
We build websites for small businesses right across England. These pages cover places close to Bristol.
Get a monthly price for your Bristol website
Tell us what you need and we'll reply within one working day.