About Forte Web Designs
What You're Actually Paying For When You Hire Me
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Seth Forte
Founder & Lead Developer
What are you actually paying for when you hire a consultant? Most people think it's the technical work. But the technical build is the easy part.
The value is understanding your business. Spotting the opportunities you're missing. Building for where you're headed, not just what you think you need today.
Every proposal I send includes a full project plan - gotchas, hidden costs, solution outline. It's free. No contract required. Because the hard part isn't building. It's understanding.
If you want someone who thinks about your business like it's their own, we should talk.
My Background
5+ years building enterprise systems at Wells Fargo - the kind that handle millions of transactions and can't afford to break. Featured in Dallas Voyage, Dallas Innovates, BUiLT, and Orbie.
Upwork: Rising Talent, 100% Job Success, 5-star feedback across every project so far.
I don't just build things and disappear. I care whether your systems work six months from now.
Why I Started Forte
I kept seeing businesses outgrow their systems while consultants treated every project like a transaction. I started Forte to do it differently.
What Makes Me Different
I Tell You When You Shouldn't Automate
If fixing your process makes more sense than building something new, I'll tell you - even when it costs me revenue.
I Think Long-Term, Even on One-Off Projects
Even on one-off projects, I'm thinking about where your business is headed. What sets you up for scale.
You Work Directly With Me
No account managers. No junior developers. No bait-and-switch. You work directly with me.
I Lead With Generosity
Every proposal includes a complete project plan - gotchas, hidden costs, clear scope. For complex projects, I prove the approach works before you commit.
Let's Discuss Your Project
Tell me about your business challenges and goals. I'll show you what's possible.