Here's the uncomfortable truth about York: seven million visitors a year search “near me” inside these city walls. Your website decides if they find you or a competitor. If your website is slow, dated, or invisible on Google, those searches end at a competitor. We fix that — with fast, sharp websites and local SEO built specifically for York's tourism and heritage businesses, food and drink venues and boutique retailers.
Everything a local business needs to win online.
Websites that convert
Custom design, lightning-fast pages, and one clear call to action — so York visitors become York customers.
Local SEO for York
Rank for "web design york"-style searches in your own trade — plus Google Business Profile and reviews done right.
Content that travels
Photos, videos and posts that make your business look as good online as it is in person.
Most York customers start with a search, not a stroll.
Nearly half of all Google searches have local intent — "near me", "york", "north yorkshire". When someone in York searches for what you do, three things decide who gets the call:
- Visibility — do you appear at all, in the map pack and the results?
- Speed — does your site load before they lose patience (3 seconds, on a phone)?
- Trust — real photos, real reviews, real York work, and a clear way to get in touch.
We build all three in from day one — for businesses in York and nearby Harrogate, Selby, Malton.
Three steps. Zero jargon.
Say hi. A 20-minute call (or three-field form) about your business, your customers, and what winning looks like. Free, no pressure.
We build. Design, copy, local SEO, the lot — with you in the loop and a straight price agreed up front.
You launch. Most sites ship in 2–4 weeks. Then the enquiries start, and you do the happy dance.
Questions York businesses ask us
How much does web design in York cost?
Every project is quoted individually — a lean one-page site for a local business is a very different job to a full e-commerce build. What we promise: a straight, itemised price after one short call, no retainer small-print, and no surprises. Most York small-business sites land in the same range as a decent month of advertising — except a website keeps working for years.
Can you help my business rank on Google in York?
Yes — local visibility is baked into every site we build: proper page structure, fast load times, local keywords, and schema markup that tells Google exactly where you operate (York and nearby Harrogate, Selby). We'll also help you sort your Google Business Profile, which is half the battle for "near me" searches.
Do I need to be in London to work with you?
Not at all. We're London-based and work with businesses across the UK, including York and the wider North Yorkshire area. Kickoff, reviews and launches all happen over quick video calls — most clients say it's faster than working with someone down the road.
How long does a website take?
Most York business websites ship in 2–4 weeks from kickoff. Need it faster for a launch or a season? Tell us the date on the call and we'll give you an honest yes or no before any money moves.
Ready to be the business York finds first?
Free consultation, straight answers, and a grin included. Chat with Gigi (bottom right), send a brief, or book a call.