Web Design in Derby for Makers, Traders and Local Firms
A professional website for your Derby business, designed and built for you, then hosted and maintained for one monthly price from £74. No big agency invoice.
- 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.
Derby web design for a city that makes things
Derby has a long history of making things, from the Silk Mill and the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site to Rolls-Royce engines and the trains built at Litchurch Lane. Around those big names is a large network of suppliers, engineers and trades, along with independent shops and cafés in the Cathedral Quarter.
We design websites that suit that practical streak: clear about what you do, quick to load, and set up so customers and buyers can get in touch easily. With a monthly plan, there's no big project bill to approve before you start.
We're based in Cardiff and work with Derby clients by phone, email and video call. You'll speak to the same small team from first call to launch.
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.
Derby and Derbyshire businesses we design for
Engineering and supply chain
Precision engineers, fabricators and suppliers who need a professional site to win contracts.
Cathedral Quarter independents
Shops, cafés and bars that want people in the city centre to find them.
Trades
Builders, electricians and heating engineers covering Derby, Mickleover, Allestree and Belper.
Peak District tourism
Accommodation and activity businesses to the north of the city that rely on visitors finding them online.
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 Derby 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 Derby and Derbyshire.
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 Derby.
Can you build a website for a Derby engineering supplier?+
Yes. We'll set out your capabilities, accreditations and the sectors you serve, with a clear way for buyers to ask for a quote. Our Business plan adds a custom SEO strategy if you need to reach further.
How much is a website for a Derby 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 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.
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.
Do you cover the rest of Derbyshire?+
Yes. We work with businesses in Derby, Belper, Ilkeston, Ripley, Matlock and across Derbyshire.
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.
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 Derby
We build websites for small businesses right across England. These pages cover places close to Derby.
Talk to us about web design in Derby
Free quote and a clear monthly price, usually within one working day.