Application-Based Founders Program
Founders Program for select local businesses.
A limited program where selected businesses can get a professional website direction while helping Forge Web Studio build real portfolio examples and reviews.
Only 3-5 monthly
Limited spots keep the partnership focused.
Selected by fit
Not every business is accepted.
No checkout
This does not enter the regular payment flow.
Founder partnership
Application-first, trust-first.
Selected founders receive custom website direction, mobile-ready pages, local SEO basics, launch guidance, and contact form setup. You handle business information, feedback, domain ownership, and account invitations when needed.
Portfolio-quality design
Launch guidance
Mobile-first local presence
Custom website direction
A real layout and messaging direction shaped around your business, not a generic template.
Mobile-ready pages
Selected builds are planned around phone visitors, visible CTAs, and easier contact.
Local SEO basics
Service areas, headings, FAQs, and local trust cues are structured before launch.
Contact form setup
The site includes a practical path for calls, quote requests, bookings, or inquiries.
What Happens Next
A simple founder review before any build begins.
Apply
Share the business, current website if you have one, and what needs to improve.
Fit review
ForgeWeb reviews trust gaps, mobile flow, local presence, and case-study potential.
Direction/mockup
Selected founders receive a first direction built around trust and lead flow.
Build
The website is built with review rounds, content support, and mobile-first polish.
Launch/review
After launch, the project may become a public portfolio example with permission.
What You Receive
Custom website direction
Mobile-ready site
SEO basics
Contact form
Launch help
Portfolio-quality design
What We Ask
Buy and manage your domain
Invite Forge Web Studio into domain/project if needed
Provide business information and photos
Give feedback during build
Allow portfolio use if accepted
Leave an honest review after launch if satisfied
What You Still Own
Your domain and registrar account
Your brand assets and business content
Your final website direction and approval decisions
Your operational access after launch
Good Fit
Best for businesses ready to grow.
Contractors, home service businesses, local brands, and early-stage companies
Businesses ready to respond quickly during review rounds
Owners who want a stronger online presence and clearer lead path
Projects that can become a useful case study or public example
Not A Good Fit
Not every project belongs here.
Businesses that need an immediate guaranteed slot
Projects looking for a generic template with no collaboration
Businesses that cannot provide feedback or basic project information
Requests that need complex ecommerce, apps, or custom portals right away
Founder Agreement
Terms before contact.
Only 3-5 businesses are accepted monthly, and not every application will be accepted.
Selection is based on fit, responsiveness, and case-study potential.
This path does not collect a deposit and does not send you to Stripe Checkout.
Selected founders do not pay an upfront deposit through this funnel.
Selected founders agree to provide timely feedback during review rounds.
ForgeWeb Studio may request permission to feature the finished work as a portfolio example or case study.
A testimonial is requested only if the experience earns one.
Separate from regular projects
Regular website projects still use the normal request path. Founders Program requests stay on this page and submit through the founder-specific agreement-contact funnel.
Regular project path remains availableIs it really free?
Selected founders do not enter the normal checkout or deposit flow. The program is selective and based on fit, responsiveness, and portfolio value.
What do I have to pay for?
You may need to purchase and own your domain or related third-party accounts. ForgeWeb will explain those needs before anything moves forward.
Do I own the website/domain?
You should own your domain and key accounts. Account access can be handled by invite when needed.
What accounts do I need?
Usually a domain account, business email access, Google Business Profile access, and a place to share photos or brand files.
How long does it take?
Timeline depends on how quickly business details, photos, feedback, and access are provided.
What happens after launch?
If you are satisfied, ForgeWeb may request an honest review and permission to feature the project as portfolio proof.
Ready To Apply?
Send the founder application for review.
Replies usually land within one business day.