Launch pricing: 2 of 3 Startup spots left

High-end websites without the agency price tag.

Custom, lightning-fast mobile websites for Alberta businesses, built to turn local searches into phone calls.

No application. No waiting. No obligation. Just a free design mockup for your business.

Josh Jacobson
Josh JacobsonFounder of Forge, solo designer in Spruce Grove, Alberta
Daysfrom first call to launch
$500launch price to start
100%yours to own, no platform lock-in
$50a month for hosting and care
Redesigns

Same business. A site that finally does it justice.

Drag the handle, or tap anywhere on the image, to compare an outdated site with its professional redesign.

Redesigned website Original website AfterBefore

Slide left for the redesign, right for the original.

Why it matters

What a website does for a local business

Word of mouth is great, but customers check you out online before they call. Here's the difference a professional site makes.

Without a website

enquiries over time
  • Hard to find when people search
  • Every enquiry handled by hand
  • Customers doubt a business with no site

With a Forge website

enquiries over time
  • Found on local search, on any phone
  • Enquiries come straight to you
  • Looks established and trustworthy

Illustration only. Not real client data.

Process

From blank page to live website in days

A clear, simple process for business owners who have never had a site. You make a few decisions. I handle everything else.

01

Discovery call

Let's talk through your business, your customers and what you want the site to do.

Day 1
02

Custom design

I start from a proven template and shape it around your brand, photos and wording.

Days 2 to 3
03

Build and domain

I build every page, test it on real phones and connect your own custom domain.

Days 3 to 5
04

Launch and upkeep

Your site goes live, fully functional, and I keep it running and up to date.

Live in days
Reviews

Real businesses, live websites

Every Forge site is built hands-on by one person, from first call to launch.

Live count
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businesses helped get online

I had tried building my own website, but it felt too masculine and not professional enough for my brand. Josh designed a brand new site tailored to me, and I'm amazed by how it turned out.
Ashley Hoover
Ashley HooverMortgage broker
@ashley.mortgages

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Hand-coded

Hand-coded, not templated.

Watch a page get written line by line, and the preview build itself as it goes. These are example concept sites for a roofer, a salon and a cafe, not client work, all running live in your browser with no plugins or libraries.

index.html0 lines
ridgeline-roofing.cabuilding
live in your browser
Responsive

Built for every screen

Drag the handle, or tap a device, and watch this site rebuild itself. Every site I build adapts like this.

1000px
Call now

Your business, online in days.

Fast, mobile-first websites that turn local searches into phone calls.

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Fast

Loads instantly on any phone.

Secure

Safe https and daily care.

Local

Built for your area.

Service area

Serving businesses across Alberta

Based in Spruce Grove and building websites for business owners in these communities and beyond. Everything runs by phone, text and email, so distance is never a problem.

Spruce Grove, Alberta53.54° N
Home base

Spruce Grove

St. Albert, Alberta53.63° N
Serving

St. Albert

Stony Plain, Alberta53.53° N
Serving

Stony Plain

Leduc, Alberta53.26° N
Serving

Leduc

Beaumont, Alberta53.36° N
Serving

Beaumont

Wetaskiwin, Alberta52.97° N
Serving

Wetaskiwin

Grande Prairie, Alberta55.17° N
Serving

Grande Prairie

Fort McMurray, Alberta56.73° N
Serving

Fort McMurray

Don't see your town? Get in touch. I work with business owners across Alberta.

Pricing

Agency quality. Local pricing.

Your website is a complete business asset: custom design, your own domain, secure setup and search basics, built once and owned by you. Compare it with what local competition and agencies charge.

Startup Showcase

A polished one-page site

$500$750

+ $50/month care plan

2 of 3 launch spots left
  • One-page website
  • Live in 2 to 4 days
  • 2 revision rounds
  • 14 days of free fixes
  • SEO basics, secure https and a contact form
  • 2 small edits a month on the care plan

Agencies from $1,250. You save $750

Start with Startup

Business

Most popular

A full site for a growing business

$1,000$1,500

+ $50/month care plan

First 3 businesses only
  • Up to 5 pages
  • Live in 4 to 7 days
  • 3 revision rounds
  • 30 days of free fixes
  • SEO basics, secure https and a contact form
  • 4 small edits a month on the care plan

Agencies $2,450. You save $1,450

Choose Business

Pro

Animations and booking built in

$2,500

+ $50/month care plan

 
  • Up to 10 pages
  • Live in 2 to 3 weeks
  • 4 revision rounds
  • 60 days of free fixes
  • Custom animations and online booking
  • 8 small edits a month on the care plan

Agencies $4,950. You save $2,450

Choose Pro

Custom

Shops, memberships and larger builds

From$5,000

From $50/month care plan

 
  • As many pages as you need
  • Timeline quoted
  • Revisions agreed in writing
  • 60 days of free fixes
  • E-commerce and memberships
  • Care plan edits quoted

Agencies from $8,500. You save from $3,500

Get a custom quote
Compare every detail
CompareStartup ShowcaseBusinessProCustom
WebsiteOne pageUp to 5 pagesUp to 10 pagesAs many as you need
Typical timeline2 to 4 days4 to 7 days2 to 3 weeksQuoted
Revision rounds234Agreed in writing
Free fixes after launch14 days30 days60 days60 days
SEO basics and secure https✓✓✓✓
Contact form✓✓✓✓
Custom animations——✓✓
Online bookingAdd-onAdd-on✓✓
E-commerce and memberships———✓
Regular Forge price$750$1,500$2,500From $5,000
Launch sale$250 off$500 offNoneNone
Your price today$500$1,000$2,500From $5,000
Forge care plan$50/month$50/month$50/monthFrom $50/month
Care plan coversUpkeep and 2 small edits a monthUpkeep and 4 small edits a monthUpkeep and 8 small edits a monthQuoted
Local competition / agenciesFrom $1,250$2,450$4,950From $8,500
Their hosting and care planFrom $75/monthFrom $75/monthFrom $75/monthFrom $75/month
You save up front$750$1,450$2,450From $3,500

One new client call covers your entire website investment.

Prices in CAD, one-time. Startup Showcase: $500 launch special (regular $750). Business: $1,000 (regular $1,500). Pro: $2,500. The care plan is $50/month on every package. Launch pricing applies to the first 3 clients on Startup Showcase (1 already claimed, 2 left) and the first 3 businesses on Business. Competitor figures are typical starting prices. Extra edits are $50/hour.

Your care plan: insurance for your website

Updates, security and hosting are all handled, so you never have to touch code.

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  • Hosting set-up and monitoring, so your site stays online
  • Security and software updates
  • Small text and photo changes: 2 a month on Startup Showcase, 4 on Business and 8 on Pro
  • Backups of your site files
  • Calls, texts and emails answered within one business day
  • Cancel anytime and take your site with you
Add-ons

Add-ons for any package

Add only what you need. Anything not listed is quoted before work starts.

Extra pages

$50/page

Services, gallery, FAQ or anything else your business needs.

Logo creation

$150

A brand new logo designed from scratch for your business.

Logo redesign

$50

A fresh, modern update to the logo you already have.

Online booking

from $250

Let customers book appointments right from your site.

Google Business Profile setup

from $100

Get found on Google Search and Maps in your area.

Custom domain email

from $75

An address like you@yourbusiness.ca to look established.

Estimate

Build your quote

Pick a package, add what you need, and watch the price update. Final details are confirmed after your free mockup.

1Choose a package

2Add what you need

Why Forge

Why choose Forge?

A local designer who picks up the phone and builds your website personally.

Premium design, fair pricing

High-end design at a fraction of typical agency rates, with clear one-time pricing and a small monthly care plan. No surprises.

One builder, one conversation

You work directly with the person building your website, from the first call to launch. No account managers, no hand-offs and no waiting on a team.

Proven experience

Local business owners already trust Forge with their online presence, going from an idea to a fully working website in days.

Local and reliable

Based in Spruce Grove and serving Parkland County, with a real person you can text or call whenever you need.

Lightning fast

Built on pure, modern code so it loads instantly on cell phones.

You own everything

No being locked into expensive Wix or Squarespace subscription traps.

Compare

Why not just use Wix or Squarespace?

They're fine for a hobby project. For a real business, here's what to watch for.

What to watch for
Wix / Squarespace
With Forge

You rent, you don't own

Stop paying the monthly subscription and your site disappears.
You own your website and can take it with you.

Templates box you in

Drag-and-drop builders limit how your site looks and works.
Custom built around your business and your customers.

It costs you time

Building it yourself eats your evenings.
You answer a few questions, and a finished site is live in days.
Josh Jacobson, founder of Forge
Josh JacobsonFounder, Forge
About

Meet Josh, the person building your site

I'm Josh Jacobson, founder of Forge in Spruce Grove, Alberta. I design websites for business owners who don't have one yet and don't want a long, confusing process to get one.

  • Starts from a polished, tested template
  • Tailored to your brand
  • Your own custom domain connected
  • Live in days, not months
  • You work with me directly, and I stay on for upkeep
Daysfrom first call to launch
Your domainconnected for you
One contactthe builder, not a team

Josh Jacobson, Founder

FAQ

Questions people ask

Straight answers before you reach out.

How is this different from a Wix or Squarespace site?

You own it. I build your site from scratch around your business, so there are no monthly platform fees and no being stuck in a template. If you ever leave, you take your site with you.

Is there a monthly fee?

The build is a one-time price. The care plan is $50/month on every package and covers upkeep and small updates. You also pay for your own domain name, usually around $15 to $25 a year.

How many revisions do I get?

Startup Showcase includes 2 rounds, Business includes 3 and Pro includes 4. A round is one combined list of changes. Extra edits after that are $50/hour.

What do I need to give you?

Your business name, contact details, a few lines about what you do, and any photos or a logo you have. If something is missing, I will help you work around it.

How fast can you launch?

Startup Showcase usually takes 2 to 4 days, Business 4 to 7 days and Pro 2 to 3 weeks, once I have your information.

What happens after launch?

You get free fixes for anything that is not working: 14 days on Startup Showcase, 30 days on Business and 60 days on Pro. After that, the care plan keeps your site running.

Does the sale price apply to me?

Startup Showcase is $500 for the first 3 clients, and one spot is already taken, so 2 remain before it goes to $750. Claim your free design mockup to lock in your spot.

Contact

Claim your free design mockup.

Two quick details and I'll design a free mockup of your homepage. I'll reply personally, usually within one business day.

780-919-5849 josh.forge.co@gmail.com Spruce Grove, Alberta
Free mockup request

Takes about 5 seconds. No obligation.

Your request is in.

I'll reply personally, usually within one business day. You can also call or text 780-919-5849.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 12, 2026

This policy explains how Forge ("Forge", "I", "me"), a web design business operated by Josh Jacobson in Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada, collects, uses and protects personal information. It applies to this website, my contact form, phone, text, email and social media messages, and my work with clients.

1. Information I collect

What you give me: your name, business name, email address, phone number, the type of project you need and any message you send, through the contact form, email, text, phone or direct messages. If you become a client, I also receive the content you provide for your website, such as logos, photos, text and domain or hosting details.

Testimonials: if you agree to share a review, I may publish your name, photo, quote and social media handle. I only do this with your permission.

Automatic information: this website does not use analytics, advertising or tracking cookies. My hosting provider may keep basic technical logs, such as IP address, browser type and pages requested, to keep the site secure and running. The site loads fonts from Google Fonts, so Google receives your IP address and browser details when the page loads.

2. How I use your information

To reply to you, prepare free design mockups and quotes, build and maintain your website, provide support and care plans, send invoices and keep business records, improve this website, and meet legal obligations. I only send marketing messages if you ask for them or where the law allows, and every one will have a way to opt out.

3. Who I share it with

I do not sell your information. I use trusted service providers to run my business, including Formspree (which receives contact form submissions and forwards them to my email), my email provider, website hosting and domain providers, and payment services when used. They may only use your information to provide their services. I may also disclose information if required by law. Testimonials are public only with your permission.

4. Storage outside Canada

Some of these providers process or store information in other countries, including the United States, where local laws may apply.

5. How long I keep it

Enquiries from people who do not become clients are kept for up to 24 months. Client records are kept for as long as I provide services, and financial records are kept for six years as required by Canadian tax rules. After that, information is deleted or anonymized.

6. Security

I use reasonable safeguards, such as password-protected accounts and limited access, to protect your information. No method of storage or transmission is completely secure, so I cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your choices and rights

You can ask to see the personal information I hold about you, correct it, withdraw your consent, or have it deleted, subject to legal and record-keeping requirements. Contact me using the details below and I will respond within a reasonable time.

8. Client websites

If I build a website that collects information from its visitors, you are responsible for that site's own privacy policy. I can help you add one.

9. Third-party links

This site links to other services, such as Instagram. Their own privacy policies apply once you leave this site.

10. Children

This site is for business owners and is not directed at children under 18. I do not knowingly collect information from children.

11. Changes to this policy

I may update this policy and will change the date above when I do.

12. Contact and complaints

Josh Jacobson, Forge, Spruce Grove, Alberta
Email: josh.forge.co@gmail.com
Phone: 780-919-5849

I handle personal information in line with Alberta's Personal Information Protection Act and Canada's PIPEDA, as they apply. If I cannot resolve a concern, you may contact the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta or the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

Terms of Use and Service

Last updated: October 12, 2026

1. Using this website

This site is for general information about Forge's services. Its content, design and code belong to Forge and may not be copied or reused without permission. It is provided as is, without warranties.

2. Pricing and sales

All prices are in Canadian dollars. Sale pricing applies to the first 3 businesses that inquire on each package, while that offer is available, and I may end it at any time. Comparisons with other agencies show typical starting prices and may vary. Add-ons and anything outside a package are quoted before work starts. Payment terms are agreed in writing before work begins.

3. Revisions and timelines

Startup Showcase includes 2 revision rounds, Business includes 3 and Pro includes 4. A round is one combined list of changes. Extra edits are $50 per hour. Timelines are estimates and depend on you providing your content and feedback promptly. After launch, I fix anything that is not working for free: 14 days on Startup Showcase, 30 days on Business and 60 days on Pro.

4. Ownership

Once your project is paid in full, you own your website and its content. You promise that anything you give me, such as logos, photos and text, is yours to use. Unless you ask me not to, I may show completed work and testimonials in my portfolio and marketing.

5. Domains and third-party costs

Your domain name is registered in your name and paid for by you. Any third-party tools or services you choose are billed by those providers.

6. Care plan

The monthly care plan covers hosting set-up and monitoring, security and software updates, backups, support and a set number of small edits as described on this site. You can cancel at any time by contacting me before your next billing date, and you keep your website.

7. Limits of liability

To the extent the law allows, Forge is not liable for indirect or consequential losses, such as lost sales or profits. Total liability for any claim is limited to the amount you paid for the service in question.

8. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of Alberta and the federal laws of Canada that apply there.

9. Contact

Josh Jacobson, Forge, Spruce Grove, Alberta
josh.forge.co@gmail.com | 780-919-5849

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