Web Design in Newcastle upon Tyne for Local Businesses
Websites for Newcastle's independents, hospitality businesses and trades, designed and built for you, then hosted and maintained 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.
Newcastle web design with a down-to-earth price
From the Quayside and the Tyne bridges to the grand Georgian streets of Grainger Town, Newcastle mixes history with a busy, friendly business scene. The Ouseburn Valley is full of creative studios and music venues, while Jesmond and Heaton have plenty of independent cafés and shops, and Gateshead sits just across the river.
Customers here value straight talking, and so do we. We build websites that say clearly what you do and make it easy to get in touch, then keep them updated for a fixed monthly cost rather than a big one-off bill.
We're based in Cardiff and work with Newcastle clients by phone, email and video call. You'll deal with the same small team throughout.
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.
Newcastle and North East businesses we build for
Quayside and city centre hospitality
Bars, restaurants and hotels that need to be found by visitors and locals planning a night out.
Ouseburn creatives
Studios, makers and music businesses that want a site with personality.
Jesmond and Heaton independents
Cafés, salons and shops that rely on a loyal local following.
Trades across Tyneside
Builders, electricians and plumbers covering Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside and Sunderland.
The problems we set out to fix
Small businesses kept telling us the same things about web designers. These are the big four, and how our plans deal with them.
Big upfront costs
Instead of £2,000 or more on day one, you pay one fixed monthly amount that covers the build and the upkeep.
Hard to get hold of
No call centre and no chatbot. Ring 029 2167 1825 or send a form, and a real person replies within one working day.
Slow launches
We follow a proven process, so most sites are live within a couple of weeks of us receiving your words and photos.
Locked-in contracts
Our plans run month to month with no fixed term and no exit fee, so you stay because it works.
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 Newcastle 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 Newcastle and the North East.
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 Newcastle.
How much is a website for a Newcastle 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.
Is this page for Newcastle upon Tyne or Newcastle-under-Lyme?+
This page is for Newcastle upon Tyne and the wider North East. If you're in Newcastle-under-Lyme, our Stoke-on-Trent page covers your area.
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 work across the North East?+
Yes. We work with businesses in Newcastle, Gateshead, North and South Tyneside, Sunderland, Durham and Northumberland.
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 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 Newcastle
We build websites for small businesses right across England. These pages cover places close to Newcastle.
Talk to us about your Newcastle website
Free quote and a clear monthly price, usually within one working day.