Web Design in Liverpool for Independents, Trades and Start-ups
Websites for Liverpool businesses that want to look the part without paying agency prices. We design, build, host and maintain your site 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.
Liverpool web design with no big upfront bill
Liverpool's waterfront, from the Pier Head to the Royal Albert Dock, pulls in visitors from all over the world, and the city's music and football history keeps them coming back. Away from the landmarks, independents line Bold Street and Lark Lane, and the Baltic Triangle is packed with creative and digital start-ups.
Whether you're serving tourists, locals or other businesses, your website needs to make a good first impression and make contacting you easy. We build sites that do both, for a predictable monthly price instead of a big project invoice.
We're based in Cardiff and work with Liverpool clients by phone, email and video call, so you can get it sorted without leaving the business.
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.
Liverpool businesses we design websites for
Hospitality and visitor businesses
Bars, restaurants, tours and accommodation that rely on visitors finding them before they arrive.
Bold Street and Lark Lane independents
Shops and cafés that want locals and visitors to discover them online.
Creative and digital start-ups
New businesses in the Baltic Triangle that need a professional site from day one.
Trades across Merseyside
Builders, roofers and electricians covering Liverpool, the Wirral, Bootle and St Helens.
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 Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Merseyside.
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 Liverpool.
Can my website attract visitors as well as locals?+
Yes. We make sure visitors can quickly see where you are, when you're open and how to book, while local customers can find your services and contact details just as easily.
How much is a website for a Liverpool 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.
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.
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 cover the Wirral and the rest of Merseyside?+
Yes. We work with businesses across Merseyside, including the Wirral, St Helens, Bootle, Crosby and Southport.
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.
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 Liverpool
We build websites for small businesses right across England. These pages cover places close to Liverpool.
Get a monthly price for your Liverpool website
Tell us about your business and we'll reply within one working day.