Websites
Make a strong first impression.
Turn interest into enquiries.
WEBSITES. APPS. AUTOMATION.
We build the technology your business wishes existed.
Websites, custom business apps, and practical automation built around the way your business actually works.
Based in Northern Colorado. Built for businesses everywhere.
FROM EVERYWHERETO ONE CLEAR PICTURE
↳ Another spreadsheet
✉ An unanswered lead
☷ The paper trail
SYSTEM CONNECTEDA better working day.
New enquiryCaptured ✓
Next stepAssigned ✓
The whole pictureClear ✓
THREE THINGS. COUNTLESS POSSIBILITIES.
Useful technology.
Real business problems.
You know the part of your business that makes you say, “There has to be a better way”? That’s where we start.
Business apps
Fewer workarounds.
Tools that fit the work.
Automation
Less copy-paste.
More time for what matters.
THE BUSINESS SYSTEMS LAB
Your business has a better way.
Let’s find it.
Three questions. One practical starting point. No email required.
What could better software
do for your business?
Less chasing. Fewer spreadsheets. A clearer picture of what needs to happen next.
Practical recommendations, built from common business workflows.PROOF YOU CAN CLICK
Built to be used.
Don’t just take our word for it. Use something we’ve built.
SUMMIT
Pipeline value$41,800
Needs attention4
FICTIONAL DATA / INTERACTIVE WORKSPACE
INTERACTIVE DEMO / BUSINESS APPLICATION
Contractor operations
CRM · Quotes · Scheduling · Follow-up
The problem: Quotes, jobs, and follow-ups scattered across too many places.
One connected workspace from first enquiry to finished job.
NORTHSTAR
Inventory value$1,067
Needs attention4
FICTIONAL DATA / INTERACTIVE WORKSPACE
INTERACTIVE DEMO / INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Inventory that looks ahead
Products · Suppliers · Reordering
The problem: Discovering an empty shelf when a customer asks.
Know what is in stock, what is running low, and what to order.
FORGEFLOW
Enquiry captured ✓↓Response drafted ✓↓Your approval ◇
Explore the workspace ↗INTERACTIVE DEMO / WORKFLOW AUTOMATION
Workflows with judgment
Triggers · Approvals · Activity logs
The problem: Repeating the same administrative steps every day.
Move work forward automatically, with a person at the right moment.
A BETTER FIRST IMPRESSION
Same business.
A very different front door.
FICTIONAL WEBSITE CONCEPT
CEDAR / HOMEThoughtful home improvements
YOUR HOME, WELL CARED FOR.Good work.
Good work.
No loose ends.
Repairs, renovations, and the projects you’ve been meaning to start.
Let’s plan your project ↗Clear services • Easy next step • Built for your phone
A fictional concept, not a client project. Toggle to compare clarity, hierarchy, and the path to enquiry.
REPETITION IS A SIGNAL
Six manual steps.
One better workflow.
INTERACTIVE WORKFLOWSimulated · no messages sent
1New leadEnquiry received
2Customer createdDetails organized
3Staff assignedOwnership clear
4Response preparedReady for review
5Follow-up scheduledNext step queued
6Dashboard updatedEveryone up to date
See a lead move from enquiry to action.
THE COST OF “WE’VE ALWAYS DONE IT THIS WAY”
What is repetitive
work costing you?
A few hours here and there add up. See the time your team could put toward more useful work.
Illustrative estimates, not guaranteed savings. Assumes 52 working weeks. Recovered capacity is not necessarily a reduction in payroll; implementation and ongoing costs are not deducted.
CLEAR STARTING POINTS
Built around your business.
Priced with clarity.
Managed Business Website
A professional home for your business. A clearer path for your next customer.
Starting at$1,500build
+ $149/month
- Custom responsive design
- Core pages & lead capture
- Analytics foundations
- Managed hosting & maintenance
- Minor updates & technical support
Growth Website
More room to grow, connect your tools, and turn interest into action.
Starting at$2,500build
+ $199/month
- More pages & landing pages
- Conversion planning
- Integrations & advanced forms
- Custom functionality
- More frequent updates
Custom Business App
A practical tool designed around the way your team actually works.
Starting at$3,500build
+ $299/month
- Purpose-built workflows
- Dashboards & reporting
- Mobile-friendly access
- Database management
- Ongoing system support
Automation
Give repetitive work a better way to get done.
Starting at$1,000implementation
- Workflow mapping
- Connected tools
- Triggers, actions & alerts
- Testing & handover
- Managed options scoped separately
Starting prices reflect a focused initial scope. Your written proposal confirms deliverables, build cost, managed-service scope, and term before work begins. Third-party subscriptions and larger changes are scoped separately.
BUILT. AND LOOKED AFTER.
A system is only useful
if it keeps working.
That’s why we pair the build with ongoing management. You run the business. We look after the technology.
More than a place to host your site.
Managed service can cover hosting, SSL, maintenance, monitoring, deployment, minor content updates, and technical support. Apps can also include database care, backups, and integration monitoring.
Your proposal defines the specific coverage, update allowance, response expectations, and third-party costs. Bigger changes get a separate scope.
See build + managed pricing ↗A STRAIGHTFORWARD WAY FORWARD
From “what if” to working.
Show us the problem
What feels frustrating, outdated, or harder than it should? Start there.
We design the system
We recommend the simplest technology that solves the problem.
We build it
A website, app, automation, or a useful combination. Built with your feedback.
We manage it
We keep it deployed, maintained, and working as your business moves forward.
A new chapter. A direct relationship.
Build with us
from the beginning.
Become a Forge River Founding Client
We’re accepting a small number of businesses for our initial launch portfolio. Get direct founder involvement, priority development, and extra attention during launch.
Managed-service pricing is locked for the initial term agreed in your proposal. If you love the result, we may ask for a testimonial, case study, or permission to feature the work. Sharing is always your choice.
Let’s talk about your projectLESS FRICTION. MORE FORWARD MOTION.