Web Design in Aberdeen for Trades, Suppliers and Local Firms
A website that explains what you do, stands up to scrutiny from a buyer, and costs one predictable amount each month from £74, with hosting and support already in it.
- 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.
Aberdeen web design built around how the city actually trades
Aberdeen runs on supply chains. A lot of businesses here sell to other businesses: engineering firms, fabricators, inspection and testing companies, logistics and marine services, much of it tied to the harbour and the energy sector. The rest is the ordinary trade of a city of two hundred thousand people, from joiners in Torry to salons on Rosemount Place.
Those two groups need quite different websites. A buyer checking a supplier wants capabilities, accreditations and a clear route to a quote. A homeowner wants a photo of your work and a number to ring. We build either, and the plan you need depends on which one you are.
We work from Cardiff and deal with Aberdeen clients by phone, email and video call, which suits a city where plenty of people are offshore or on site anyway.
Every plan and figure sits on our web design prices page, and our about page explains who you would actually be dealing with. If you are wondering what you actually own on a monthly plan, we answer that plainly here.
Aberdeen businesses we build websites for
Suppliers and engineering firms
Set out your capabilities, certifications and the sectors you serve, with a straightforward way for buyers to request a quote.
Trades across the city and shire
Joiners, electricians, plumbers and roofers covering Aberdeen, Westhill, Inverurie, Stonehaven and Ellon.
Shops, salons and studios
Independents on Union Street, Rosemount and Holburn that need to be findable and look current.
Professional and marine services
Consultancies, surveyors and inspection firms that need to look established from the first screen.
The things that put people off web designers
It is almost never the design itself. It is the bill that grows, the week with no reply, and the site nobody touches after launch. Here is how we handle each one.
A price that keeps climbing
Hosting, an email address, a domain renewal, another page. Our plans fold hosting, SSL, security and support into one figure, and the only listed add-on is £50 per extra Starter page.
Waiting days for an answer
You deal with Robert and a small team, not a ticket queue, and every enquiry gets a reply within one working day.
Builds that run on and on
A five page site should not take three months. Ours are usually live within 7 to 14 days of your content arriving.
Paying for every small edit
A price change, a new photo, different opening hours. Each plan carries monthly update time so routine changes do not 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.
Loved by small businesses
Real feedback from real clients, straight from Google.
What your Aberdeen website includes
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 Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
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 Aberdeen.
Can you build a website for an Aberdeen supplier selling to the energy sector?+
Yes. We set out your capabilities, accreditations and the sectors you serve, with a clear enquiry route for buyers. The Business plan adds a custom SEO strategy if you need to be found for specific technical terms.
What does a Aberdeen website cost?+
Starter is £74 a month, Professional £249 and Business £649. There is no build invoice, and your domain, hosting, SSL, security and support sit inside the monthly price.
If I leave, what do I take with me?+
Your website files and your domain. We hand the files over and move the domain into your name, so another designer or host can carry straight on.
How soon could my site be live?+
Usually 7 to 14 days from the point your words, photos and logo reach us. Getting the content over is the part that sets the pace.
Do you cover Aberdeenshire as well as the city?+
Yes. We work with businesses in Aberdeen, Westhill, Inverurie, Stonehaven, Ellon, Peterhead and across Aberdeenshire.
Is there a minimum term?+
No. Plans run month to month, there is no exit fee, and nothing to sign that locks you in for a year.
You are in Cardiff. Does that matter?+
Not in practice. We work with clients right across Scotland by phone, email and video call, and you get a reply within one working day either way.
Other cities we cover near Aberdeen
We build websites for small businesses right across England. These pages cover places within reach of Aberdeen.
Get a clear monthly price for your Aberdeen website
Tell us who buys from you and we will reply within one working day.