Web Design in Southampton for Port, City and Coast Businesses
Websites for Southampton's independents, hospitality firms and trades, designed and built for you, then hosted and kept up to date from £74 a month.
- 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.
Southampton web design for a working port city
Southampton is the UK's leading cruise port, and its docks have shaped the city for centuries, from the medieval walls and the Bargate to the marina at Ocean Village. Bedford Place and Oxford Street are full of restaurants and bars, two universities keep the city lively, and the New Forest begins just to the west.
That gives local businesses a wide mix of customers: cruise passengers passing through, students, visitors to the Forest and a large local population. We design websites that make it obvious what you offer and how to get in touch, whoever is searching.
We're based in Cardiff and work with Southampton clients by phone, email and video call, around your working day.
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.
Southampton businesses we design websites for
Hospitality and cruise-day businesses
Restaurants, cafés, taxis and parking services that want to be found by passengers and visitors.
Bedford Place and Oxford Street venues
Bars and restaurants that need menus, events and bookings to be easy to find.
New Forest tourism
Holiday lets, cycle hire and attractions on the edge of the Forest.
Trades across Hampshire
Builders, plumbers and electricians covering Southampton, Eastleigh, Totton, Hedge End and Chandler's Ford.
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 Southampton 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 Southampton and 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 Southampton.
Can my Southampton website help me reach cruise passengers?+
Yes. We can make your location, opening times and booking options very clear, and set up your page titles so visitors searching around the port can find you.
What does web design in Southampton 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.
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 work across Hampshire?+
Yes. We work with businesses in Southampton, Eastleigh, Totton, Romsey, Winchester and around the New Forest.
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.
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 Southampton
We build websites for small businesses right across England. These pages cover places close to Southampton.
Get a monthly price for your Southampton website
Free quote with a reply within one working day.