Web Design in Stoke-on-Trent Across the Six Towns
Websites for Potteries businesses, from ceramics studios to trades and shops, 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.
Stoke web design for the Potteries
Stoke-on-Trent is really six towns in one: Tunstall, Burslem, Hanley, Stoke, Fenton and Longton. It's still the home of British pottery, with names like Wedgwood, Emma Bridgewater and Burleigh at Middleport, and bottle kilns still dotted across the skyline. Next door, Newcastle-under-Lyme has its own busy town centre.
Customers often search by town rather than by city, so we make it clear exactly where you are and which areas you cover. Add a clean design, good photos and easy contact options, and you have a site that works hard, for a fixed monthly price.
We're based in Cardiff and work with Stoke clients by phone, email and video call, so there's no need to take time away from the business.
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.
Stoke-on-Trent businesses we build websites for
Ceramics studios and makers
Potters, decorators and small manufacturers who want to sell online and take commissions.
Town centre shops and cafés
Independents in Hanley, Burslem and Longton that want local shoppers to find them.
Visitor attractions and hospitality
Businesses serving people visiting the pottery museums, factory shops and Trentham.
Trades across North Staffordshire
Builders, roofers and electricians covering Stoke, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Kidsgrove and Stone.
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 Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire.
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 Stoke-on-Trent.
Can my website show which of the six towns I cover?+
Yes. We'll list the towns and areas you work in, from Tunstall to Longton and out to Newcastle-under-Lyme, so customers can see at a glance that you cover them.
How much is a website for a Stoke-on-Trent 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.
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 Newcastle-under-Lyme and the rest of Staffordshire?+
Yes. We work with businesses in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Kidsgrove, Stone, Leek, Stafford and across Staffordshire.
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 Stoke-on-Trent
We build websites for small businesses right across England. These pages cover places close to Stoke-on-Trent.
Get a quote for your Stoke-on-Trent website
We'll come back with a clear monthly price within one working day.