Web Design in Sheffield for Makers, Independents and Trades
Websites for Sheffield's small businesses, designed and built for you with no fuss, 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.
Sheffield web design, made to last
Sheffield built its name on steel and still has a proud making culture, from the cutlers and engineers of old to the breweries and workshops of Kelham Island today. Division Street, Ecclesall Road and Sharrow Vale are lined with independent shops and cafés, and the Peak District starts right on the city's doorstep.
We design websites with the same no-nonsense approach: well built, easy to use and focused on getting customers in touch. You pay one monthly price that includes hosting and updates, so there's nothing else to budget for.
We're based in Cardiff and work with Sheffield clients by phone, email and video call. You'll speak to the same people throughout.
You can compare all three plans on our web design prices page, or see websites we have built for other small businesses.
Sheffield businesses we design websites for
Makers and manufacturers
Cutlers, engineers, fabricators and small producers who want to show their craft and take orders or enquiries.
Kelham Island and Division Street independents
Bars, breweries, shops and cafés that want to be found by locals and visitors.
Outdoor and Peak District businesses
Guides, gear shops and accommodation serving people heading out into the hills.
Trades across South Yorkshire
Builders, plumbers and electricians covering Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley and Chesterfield.
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.
Everything your Sheffield 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 Sheffield and South Yorkshire.
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 Sheffield.
What does web design in Sheffield 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 you build a website for a Sheffield maker or manufacturer?+
Yes. We'll show off your products and processes with good photos, explain what you make and who for, and give buyers a simple way to order or ask for a quote.
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.
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 cover Rotherham, Barnsley and Chesterfield?+
Yes. We work with businesses across South Yorkshire and nearby, including Rotherham, Barnsley, Doncaster and Chesterfield.
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.
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 Sheffield
We build websites for small businesses right across England. These pages cover places close to Sheffield.
Talk to us about web design in Sheffield
Free quote and a clear monthly price, usually within one working day.