Web Design in Reading for Thames Valley Small Businesses
Websites for Reading's independents, consultants 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.
Reading web design for the small firms of the Thames Valley
Reading is best known as a business hub, with big technology firms along the Thames Valley corridor, the Elizabeth line into London and The Oracle at the centre of town. It's also home to the University of Reading, the Abbey Quarter and thousands of small businesses in places like Caversham, Earley and Woodley.
Many of those businesses are run by people who used to work for the big names and now do it for themselves. They know a good website matters, but don't want to pay corporate prices for one. We build clear, professional sites for a monthly price instead.
We're based in Cardiff, a straight run along the M4, and work with Reading clients by phone, email and video call.
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.
Reading and Berkshire businesses we design for
Consultants and freelancers
Independent IT, finance and marketing professionals who need a polished site to win clients.
Town centre independents
Shops, cafés and bars around the Abbey Quarter and Market Place that want to be found locally.
Family and home services
Childcare providers, tutors, cleaners and gardeners serving Caversham, Earley, Woodley and Tilehurst.
Trades across Berkshire
Builders, plumbers and electricians covering Reading, Wokingham, Bracknell and Newbury.
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 Reading 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 Reading and Berkshire.
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 Reading.
Do you build websites for freelance consultants in Reading?+
Yes. We'll create a professional site that explains your expertise, shows your experience and makes it easy for potential clients to book a call or send an enquiry.
How much is a website for a Reading 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.
If I cancel, do I lose my website?+
No. When you leave, we hand over the files that make up your website and transfer your domain to you, so you can carry on elsewhere.
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.
Do you cover the rest of Berkshire?+
Yes. As well as Reading, we work with businesses in Wokingham, Bracknell, Newbury, Maidenhead and Henley-on-Thames.
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 Reading
We build websites for small businesses right across England. These pages cover places close to Reading.
Get a quote for your Reading website
Tell us about your business and we'll reply within one working day.