Web Design in Leeds That Small Businesses Can Afford
Websites for Leeds traders, cafés, consultants and trades, designed and built for you, then hosted 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.
Leeds web design for the businesses behind the big names
Leeds is one of the UK's biggest centres for finance, law and digital work, but most of its businesses are small: traders in Kirkgate Market, boutiques in the Victoria Quarter and around the Corn Exchange, and cafés and services in suburbs like Headingley, Chapel Allerton and Horsforth.
Those businesses compete with polished websites from much larger firms. We help you hold your own with a site that's clear, quick and professional, set up so customers can call or enquire in seconds, without a large upfront agency bill.
We're based in Cardiff and work with Leeds clients by phone, email and video call. You'll speak to the same people every time.
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.
Leeds businesses we build websites for
Market and arcade traders
Stallholders and independents in Kirkgate Market, the Victoria Quarter and the Corn Exchange.
Consultants and professional services
Freelancers and small firms that need to look as credible as the big practices in the city.
Suburban cafés and salons
Businesses in Headingley, Chapel Allerton, Roundhay and Horsforth that rely on local custom.
Trades across West Yorkshire
Builders, plumbers and electricians covering Leeds, Wakefield, Morley and Pudsey.
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 Leeds 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 Leeds 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 Leeds.
What does web design in Leeds 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 a small Leeds business compete online with bigger firms?+
Often, yes. Customers searching locally want clear information and quick contact options more than flashy design. A well-built site with good local SEO and genuine reviews puts you in a strong position.
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.
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 in the towns around Leeds?+
Yes. We work across West Yorkshire, including Wakefield, Morley, Pudsey, Otley, Wetherby and Bradford.
Who owns the website you build for me?+
You do. If you decide to leave, we give you your website files to take to another host and transfer your domain name into your name.
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 Leeds
We build websites for small businesses right across England. These pages cover places close to Leeds.
Get a clear price for your Leeds website
No pressure, and a reply within one working day.