Web Designer York
Websites for York Businesses That Actually Generate Enquiries
York is one of the most commercially vibrant cities in the north — a unique mix of tourism, independent retail, hospitality, healthcare, professional services and creative businesses, all competing for attention online. Having a website that looks decent isn’t enough anymore. You need one that works.
I’m Steve, a freelance web designer based in Skipton, 25 miles from York. I build WordPress websites for York businesses that are built around one goal: turning visitors into enquiries.
No agency overhead. No account managers. Just focused, results-driven web design from someone who takes the time to understand your business before touching a design tool.
Book a Free Website ReviewWhy York Businesses Work With Me
You're Not Getting a Template
Every site I build starts from your business — your customers, your goals, your competitors. Not a theme pulled off a shelf with your logo dropped in.
Personal, Direct Service
You deal with me throughout. The person you speak to in the first call is the same person who designs, builds and launches your site. No handoffs, no juniors, no surprises.
Built to Generate Leads
Good-looking websites that don't convert are a waste of money. I build around clear calls to action, logical customer journeys, and the things visitors actually need to see before they get in touch.
Fair, Transparent Pricing
No agency markup. A typical WordPress website starts from around £1,500 — and you'll know exactly what you're getting before you commit to anything.
Who I Work With in York
York’s business community is diverse, and I’ve worked across a wide range of sectors:
Hospitality & Tourism — York’s hotel, B&B, restaurant and visitor attraction sector is fiercely competitive online. I build sites that drive direct bookings and reduce reliance on third-party platforms.
Independent Retail & Boutiques — Whether you’re on Gillygate, Micklegate or the Shambles, your website should reflect the quality of your in-store experience and bring people through the door.
Health & Wellbeing — Dental practices, clinics, therapists and salons. I’ve helped healthcare businesses go from broken contact forms and zero faith in their website to 30+ enquiries per month.
Professional Services — Solicitors, accountants, consultants and coaches. If your clients are searching for you online, your website needs to give them a reason to choose you over the firm down the road.
Trades & Home Services — Builders, landscapers, electricians and plumbers serving York and the surrounding areas. These businesses often have the worst websites and the most to gain from getting it right.
Bridal & Wedding — I’ve built several websites for bridal boutiques and wedding businesses, and understand the emotional journey a bride takes before she books an appointment.
York Client Success Story — Maidens and Ravens Bridal Boutique
Maidens and Ravens is a York bridal boutique with a genuinely distinctive identity — celebrating individuality over tradition, with gothic and mystic themes woven throughout the brand.
Elizabeth, the owner, needed a website as bold as her boutique. Something that would stop brides mid-scroll and make them feel something before they’d even booked an appointment.
What we built: A striking WordPress site with a full WooCommerce dress catalogue, individual dress enquiry options, a persistent “Book Appointment” button, and transition animations that reflect the boutique’s personality.
The result: 30 Google reviews in the first three months. Over 1,000 visitors per month. Brides regularly book appointments saying “I found you through your website.”
What York Clients Say
Steven has gone over and above to deliver the most amazing website for me and I am absolutely thrilled with it. His patience through my numerous changes and his vision in getting it just right has been fantastic. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a new website and have already done so to colleagues and friends. Thank you Steven for everything!
How I Work
1. Free Website Review
We start with a no-obligation conversation about your business, your website, and what’s not working. I’ll give you honest feedback — whether you work with me or not.
2. Strategy First
Before any design happens, I map out your customer journey, the pages you need, and the keywords worth targeting. Design follows strategy, not the other way around.
3. Design & Build
I design your site in WordPress, share it for feedback, and refine it together. You’re involved throughout — this is a collaboration, not a black box.
4. Launch & Support
After launch, I’m still here. Updates, questions, tweaks — I offer ongoing care plans from £25/month, or you can come to me as and when you need.
Common Questions from York Business Owners
Also Serving Nearby Areas
- Web Designer Skipton — My home base
- Web Designer Ilkley — Professional services and independent businesses
- Web Designer Harrogate — Competitive market, quality-focused clients
- Web Designer Keighley — Trades, services and local businesses
Ready to Talk?
If your York business needs a website that actually works — or you suspect your current one is letting you down — let’s have a conversation. No pitch, no pressure. Just an honest look at what you’ve got and what’s possible.
Book a Free Website ReviewOr fill out the form below and I’ll get back to you within 24 hours.
Have A Project on Your Mind?
Ready to turn your website into your best salesperson? Tell me a bit about your project and I’ll get back to you within one working day.