Web Design in Portsmouth and Southsea
Websites for businesses on Britain's only island city, designed and built for you, then hosted and looked after 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.
Portsmouth web design for an island city
Portsmouth sits almost entirely on Portsea Island, which makes it the UK's only island city. Its waterfront runs from the Historic Dockyard and Gunwharf Quays, under the Spinnaker Tower, to Old Portsmouth and the Southsea seafront, while Albert Road and Castle Road are full of independent shops, bars and cafés.
It's a city of visitors, students, naval families and long-established local firms. We design websites that work for all of them: quick on phones, clear about what you offer, and built so people can call, book or visit without any hunting around.
We're based in Cardiff and work with Portsmouth clients by phone, email and video call. You'll speak to the same small team every time.
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.
Portsmouth businesses we design for
Southsea independents
Shops, cafés and bars on Albert Road, Castle Road and Marmion Road that rely on loyal local custom.
Waterfront hospitality and attractions
Restaurants, tours and accommodation serving visitors around Gunwharf Quays and Old Portsmouth.
Marine and defence suppliers
Specialist firms working with the dockyard, boatyards and harbour businesses.
Trades across South East Hampshire
Builders, electricians and plumbers covering Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport, Havant and Waterlooville.
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.
Loved by small businesses
Real feedback from real clients, straight from Google.
Everything your Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth, Southsea and South East Hampshire.
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 Portsmouth.
Can you help my Southsea business attract visitors as well as locals?+
Yes. We'll make it easy for visitors to see where you are and when you're open, while giving regulars the details they need, such as menus, events or new stock.
What does web design in Portsmouth 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.
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 Fareham, Gosport and Havant?+
Yes. We work with businesses across Portsmouth and South East Hampshire, including Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Waterlooville and Hayling Island.
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 Portsmouth
We build websites for small businesses right across England. These pages cover places close to Portsmouth.
Talk to us about your Portsmouth website
Free quote, no pressure, and a reply within one working day.