BIG DESIGNS.
small budget.
BIG GROWTH.
easy does it.
THE #1 CHOICE for small businesses and non-profits
#1 BLACK-OWNED WEB DESIGN AGENCY IN NEW YORK
WHAT WE DO
WEB DESIGN +
DEVELOPMENT
PROTOTYPE
DEVELOPMENT
CONTENT
CREATION
LOGO
DESIGN
BRANDING +
ORGANIC GROWTH
SEARCH ENGINE
OPTIMIZATION
A SMALL BUSINESS OWNER'S DREAM:
FULL ACCESS TO
YOUR BRAND
For only $250*, you will receive:
✔️ A Phenomenal Website
✔️ A Custom Logo
✔️ Organic SEO
✔️ Content Creation
✔️ 24/7 Customer Service
Forte + Family does not cover the hosting or domain name costs with the $250 small business web design deal. As of January 2024, we charge an additional $250 per year for hosting any website, including an e-commerce website. So, in total, your costs will be $500.
100% BRAND ACCESS
Often times, small business owners don't have quick access to their logo, brand colors, brand fonts, and a simple About Us. Forte + Family gives you your own page to easily access and share important information for your business.
PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT
HAVE YOUR
IDEAS BUILT💡
Forte + Family understands what it takes to bring your product dreams from an idea to a reality. Furthermore, we also understand the high cost that comes with prototyping and 3D designing.
Not only will we build it, but we also have an experienced team of designers who will help you 3D design it.
We have over 10 highly sophisticated 3D printers that are ready to bring your idea to life at an extremely affordable price.
Contact us today to learn more!
WHO WE ARE
We are a family of creators, artists, and innovators. Our ultimate goal is to ensure you build a brand that is not only unique to you, but true to who you are. We are passionate about understanding your mission and vision, so your message is clear to your audience and customer.
We understand that the big brand and marketing agencies are expensive, but smaller businesses deserve the same treatment and results at an affordable price. Let us be your partner in helping you build a powerful brand, bigger business, and happy customer base.
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"If you don't build your dream, someone else will hire you to help them build theirs."
Dhirubhai Ambani,
Founder of Reliance Industries
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OUR FOUNDER
Lawrence Forte III is the Founder & CEO at Forte + Family, the #1 black-owned branding and marketing agency in New York. Lawrence, also a 2X award winning web designer, oversees all executive leadership with a focus on total company growth, including strategic capabilities, enriching client relationships, and championing a diverse and inclusive culture. His strong belief in treating clients as family has fostered a team built on empathy, trust, collaboration, hustle, and genuine passion behind every project.
Awarded and crowned as the winner of several startup pitch competitions and having one of his startups acquired, Lawrence has earned his reputation as a trusted voice and coach in helping startups and small businesses succeed. He has been featured in publications such as The Rochester Business Journal and has been a mentor to hundreds of aspiring entrepreneurs over the course of a decade.
Before becoming a leader in the business development and startup space, Lawrence was a non-profit executive and school teacher. Since then, he has been a gifted web developer and designer, certified master motivational speaker, and a recipient of multiple accolades. Mr. Forte also sits on the board of two (2) EdTech startups serving public schools and districts across the country.
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Dear Reader,
I wouldn't be genuine if I didn't share with you that I am a self-taught web designer and developer. No formal education and no highly educated technology professor. Actually, I had no intention of ever building websites or writing code or making websites look absolutely phenomenal (laughs), but here I am happy as a clam.
I guess it's only right that I share with you how I got to this point. I mean, don't you want to know? Whatever, I'll tell you anyways! Winter of 2007, I was expelled from college. I never went to class and the thought of studying made me go insane. I won't even mention the feeling I got every time I walked into a library... yuck.
Unfortunately, my college didn't accept students failing and skipping class (silly, right?), so I was expelled and applied to a local community college. My dad talked some good sense into me, so I decided to actually do something about my past failures. I studied hard at community college and after 1.5 years, I reapplied back to my former college. Guess what happened? I got back in!
Sadly, the good news didn't last for too long. My dad, who was absolutely my best friend, passed from a heart attack a month later. The man who motivated me to stay in school, dies. Just like that. You're probably wondering what any of this has to do with web design and development, but I promise I'm almost there.
A year later, after his passing, my friends convinced me to get out of my dorm room and see the movie: The Social Network. Yoooo the best movie ever! I quickly began to think about why there weren't more black software programmers and web developers. My dad would always tell me, "Anthony, whatever you do in life, work to be the best at it." So, I wanted to be the best at something I knew would be difficult to learn, while I was an English Literature major and a junior, in college.
I began building websites for classmates and working on a variety of projects with friends from a local tech college. Since then, I have won several web design awards and have earned hundreds of happy clients.
I genuinely understand that building a website for your business can be confusing, expensive, and downright stressful. Sometimes, you feel like giving up; I understand the feeling, but please don't give up. As you can see above, I've won some accolades, but as you've also learned, I've faced many setbacks first. Don't let your website or online presence be the reason you don't make it. My team and I are passionate about building you a website and brand you're proud of. Let's do this!
OUR GROWTH FACTS
100%
HAPPY FAMILY MEMBERS
478
WEBSITES LAUNCHED
1,200
LOGOS
CREATED
123
PITCH DECKS
BUILT
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TESTIMONIALS
“I recently had the pleasure of working with Forte and Family, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Their team is incredibly talented and delivered a visually stunning website that perfectly captured my vision. Their attention to detail, professionalism, and commitment to customer satisfaction truly set them apart. I highly recommend this black-owned company for anyone in need of exceptional web design services."
Cassandra Bradley / Cassandra Bradley Realty/ Broker and Owner
“First and foremost, their team is incredibly talented and creative. They took the time to understand my vision and translated it into a stunning website that exceeded my expectations. The attention to detail and the seamless user experience they created truly set them apart.."
Akoshee Clanton / True 2 You Foundation / Founder and Executive Director
“If you are a photographer or any creative professional seeking a web design company that can bring your vision to life, I highly recommend Lawrence and his team at Forte + Family. Their expertise, creativity, and commitment to client satisfaction are truly unparalleled."
Ashley Eberhardt / Ashley Heart Photography / Owner
“Forte and Family impressed me with their project management capabilities. They delivered the project on time, keeping me updated on milestones and ensuring that everything stayed on track. Their professionalism and dedication to meeting deadlines were truly commendable."
Elliot John / Elliot John Foundation / Founder and Executive Director