Web Design in Nottingham for Shops, Studios and Trades
Websites for Nottingham's independent businesses, designed, written 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.
Nottingham web design for independent-minded businesses
Nottingham has a proud independent streak. Hockley and the Lace Market, once the centre of the city's lace trade, are now full of boutiques, bars and creative studios, Sneinton Market has become a home for makers, and Old Market Square sits at the heart of a busy city centre. Two large universities keep the city young and busy all year.
We design websites that suit businesses with a strong identity: clear, fast and built around your own photos and words, with the practical details customers need right at the front. All for a monthly price rather than a big upfront fee.
We're based in Cardiff and work with Nottingham clients by phone, email and video call, so it fits around your working day.
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.
Nottingham businesses we design websites for
Hockley and Lace Market independents
Boutiques, bars, barbers and studios that want to stand out in a busy part of the city.
Makers and creatives
Designers, artists and small producers around Sneinton Market who want to sell and take commissions online.
Student-facing services
Takeaways, gyms and letting agents near the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent.
Trades across Nottinghamshire
Builders, plumbers and electricians covering Nottingham, West Bridgford, Beeston, Arnold and Hucknall.
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.
Loved by small businesses
Real feedback from real clients, straight from Google.
Everything your Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
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 Nottingham.
Can you help my Nottingham business sell products online?+
Yes. Our plans include basic e-commerce, so you can sell a small range of products online. If you need a larger shop, we'll talk you through which plan fits best.
What does web design in Nottingham 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 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 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 work across Nottinghamshire?+
Yes. We work with businesses in Nottingham, West Bridgford, Beeston, Arnold, Hucknall, Mansfield and Newark.
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 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 Nottingham
We build websites for small businesses right across England. These pages cover places close to Nottingham.
Get a clear price for your Nottingham website
Tell us what you need and we'll reply within one working day.