Web Design in Edinburgh for Small Businesses on Real Budgets
Edinburgh prices tend to assume a marketing budget. Ours do not. A designed, written and hosted website from £74 a month, with support included and nothing to pay upfront for the build.
- 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.
Edinburgh web design without Edinburgh agency rates
Edinburgh carries a premium on almost everything, and web design is no exception. Quotes of two or three thousand pounds are normal here, which is manageable for a funded startup on Lothian Road and a genuine problem for a hairdresser in Leith, a joiner in Corstorphine or a one person consultancy working from a flat in Marchmont.
The city is also unusually seasonal. Businesses that live off the festival in August, or off tourists on the Royal Mile, cannot easily justify a large bill in a quiet February. Paying monthly puts the cost in step with the trade rather than ahead of it.
We work with Edinburgh clients from Cardiff, by phone, email and video call. You see the site on a private link before anyone else does, and you deal with Robert and the same small team throughout.
You can compare the three plans on our pricing page. If you just need something simple online quickly, see our quick, low cost option. Weighing up how to pay for it? We have set out both sums in full.
Who we build websites for in Edinburgh
Independents in Stockbridge, Leith and Bruntsfield
Shops, salons and studios that need a site as considered as the shopfront.
Trades across the Lothians
Joiners, electricians and builders covering Edinburgh, Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Livingston and the surrounding towns.
Hospitality and visitor businesses
Cafes, guest houses and tour operators that need bookings, menus and opening hours right, especially in August.
Consultants and professional services
Accountants, solicitors, coaches and therapists competing against firms with far bigger budgets.
Heard any of these before?
These are the four sentences we hear most often from people who have already been through a website build once.
“They wanted it all upfront”
Handing over a few thousand pounds before a single enquiry arrives is a lot to risk. We spread it from £74 a month instead.
“The quote made no sense”
Plain English only. What is included, what is not, and what it costs, all before you commit to anything.
“After launch they vanished”
We are still here afterwards. Hosting, backups, security patches and monthly updates are part of every plan.
“I could not take my site with me”
You can with us. Leave whenever you like and we hand over your website files and move 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.
What your Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and the Lothians.
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 Edinburgh.
What does a Edinburgh 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.
Why is web design in Edinburgh so expensive?+
Agency overheads in the city are high and a lot of studios are set up for larger clients with bigger budgets. There is nothing wrong with that work, but a small business usually needs a clear, fast site rather than a bespoke build, which is what our monthly plans are for.
How long does the build take?+
Most sites go live inside a fortnight once we have what we need from you. A simple one page site can be quicker.
Can I stop if it is not working?+
Yes. Every plan runs month to month with no fixed term, so if it stops being worth it there is nothing extra to pay.
Do you cover Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian?+
Yes. We work with businesses across Edinburgh and the Lothians, including Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Livingston, Bathgate, Haddington and Penicuik.
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.
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 Edinburgh
We build websites for small businesses right across England. These pages cover places within reach of Edinburgh.
Get a straight price for your Edinburgh website
Tell us about your business and we will come back within one working day.