Web Design in York
Websites build with empathy, honesty and proper foundations
We’re a small web design studio based in York, working with small businesses who want clarity, not complexity. There are just two of us behind Jorvik Web Dev. That’s intentional.
We’re not an agency with layers of account managers and sales scripts. When you work with us, you work directly with the people building your site.
We started because small businesses deserved better
Too many brilliant people were being sold complexity they didn't need, charged prices that didn't match the work, and left feeling like the problem was theirs.
Overwhelmed by website builders
Confused by SEO jargon
Feeling like the small client nobody prioritised
Empathy first
Many of our clients describe themselves as “not technical at all.”
Some feel genuinely intimidated by websites and SEO
We never judge that.
We explain things calmly.
We answer questions properly.
We make space for people who need clarity rather than pressure.
We’re also proud to be neurodivergent-friendly
Clear communication matters.
Honesty & Transparency
We don’t believe you should pay extra for basics like structured headings, alt tags and meta descriptions
That’s standard.
We’re upfront about pricing.
We’ll tell you if you don’t need something.
And we’ll always recommend the right level of investment — not the biggest one.
Education over dependency
We include training with every website
You’ll receive video tutorials and a PDF manual at handover.
Why?
Because we don’t want you to feel stuck. We don’t want you to have to email us every time you need to change a sentence.
You deserve control over your own website.
Sustainability matters
We proudly use 100% green hosting through Krystal. They plant a tree for every domain registered. We try to make decisions that are kinder — to people and to the planet.
Your website shouldn’t contribute to the problem.
We speak plainly about what matters
No jargon. No hidden fees. We tell you what you need and what you don't, then we build it properly.
Four steps to launch
No mystery. No surprises. Just a straightforward path from conversation to live site.
We understand what actually matters
We talk about your goals, budget and what you actually need (not what sounds impressive).
Clean design meets solid foundations
We design clean, responsive and properly structured websites suitable for SEO improvements.
Training & Handover
You get clear tutorials and documentation so you can edit with confidence.
Ongoing Support
Quoted in your original quote is one year of maintenance priced at £240.
After that, we’re here if you need us. No pressure.
Rooted in York, built for small business
We're embedded in the local business community through partnerships with York Growth Hub and Enterprise Cube, where we help small business owners understand web design strategy. We stay connected to the founders and businesses we work with.
Small team. High standards.
Two senior strategists. One clear vision. No layers.
hannah@jorvikweb.dev
Hannah is a UX designer and developer who helps small businesses turn ideas into clear, effective websites. Her approach blends strategic UX thinking with practical development skills, ensuring every site is easy to use, visually strong, and built with real business goals in mind.
benjamin@jorvikweb.dev
Benjamin works behind the scenes as a QA tester and administrator, helping ensure every website we deliver is polished, reliable, and ready to perform. They bring a strong eye for detail and a structured approach to testing, making sure each project is thoroughly checked.
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