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we build websites for york-based businesses
You’ve probably found this page by searching for something like “web design York”, or “website design York”, and we’re glad you’ve decided to visit! As a York-based Digital Agency, we feel we’re in an excellent position to help with a website for your business.
As we mentioned, we’re actually based in York which means we’re always more than happy to meet up for a coffee at Spring Espresso, food at Spark (it’s gotta be Sasa), or a beer at Brew York to talk your project through! We think York is a beautiful city and find its old streets and architecture quite inspiring.
If you’re not from York then don’t worry! We can still help out with your project! But make sure you check out some of the stuff that’s going on around us when you’re next in Town!
how can we help
have you ever thought...
"our website doesn't convert!"
Although having a website is important, it simply existing is not enough. It needs to achieve its goals. We can use our professional tools to analyse your website to discover what’s happening behind the scenes and determine how to make it work effectively for your business.
"our website looks old now"
Unfortunately design trends and technologies evolve fast! Sometimes, your website can get left behind. We can help you by redesigning and rebuilding your site from the ground up, ensuring your business is presented the best way possible.
"our website is disorganised"
Websites are often not static, they change and evolve over time. When they are organised and architected properly to begin with, this is no problem. But without a solid foundation and a clean backend, sites can become unmanageable. How are our sites different? Well we adhere to strong architecture principles when building websites to ensure that the content management system remains manageable and maintainable. We can help with this by managing the completed site for you.
"our website takes too long to load"
If your website is slow to load, your users will give up and go elsewhere. Studies show that slow sites consistently underperform compared to their optimised competitors. That’s why we design with performance in mind, and employ high-speed servers to guarantee a fast, seamless experience for your users.
tailored for your york-based business
websites that work for your business
Your York-based business needs a website; all businesses do! But we truly believe that a website is more than just a digital business card, it needs to work for your business in achieving its goals.
Our York based web design service focuses on creating custom websites tailored to your individual business’ needs. We emphasise the importance of a well-designed, fast, and maintainable site that stands out in a sea of template-based websites. In a competitive and premium market like York, having a website that stands out from the crowd might be just the boost your business is looking for.
key features
included for our york-based clients
designed to convert
As we’ve already mentioned, your website is your best marketing asset. That’s why it’s so important we make it work for your York-based business. It’s not designed to look pretty and do nothing. We have an intense focus on your website working to achieve its goals, giving you a good return on investment.
designed for mobile
You might have heard this statistic before, but according to the most recent studies, ~60% of all internet traffic comes from mobile devices. That means that if you want your services to appeal to the majority of people in York, or elsewhere, your website needs to be optimised for mobile. All the websites we build are responsive, and are optimised for mobile devices.
optimised for performance
We understand that performance on the web is a large, and complex topic. But we don’t need to burden you with knowing and keeping up with all that! All of the sites we build are designed from the ground up with performance in mind. We agonise over performance, so you don’t have to. Focus on running your business in York!
built-in security
Although you live in a nice city, the internet can be a dangerous place. Often websites are the target of such attacks. All websites we host come with an SSL certificate, so your users are kept safe. We also employ strong security practices on the server to ensure that your site is kept safe and secure 24/7. We worry about it, so you don’t have to.
compliant & accessible
We endeavor to design websites for everyone. This means designing websites with accessibility features that make it comfortable for all. Also, with the introduction of regulations like GDPR, it’s becoming more and more important to ensure that your website complies. Again, something we hand so you don’t have to.
no vendor lock-in
As we’ve mentioned before, your website is one of, if not the most valuable marketing asset for your York-based business. Because of this, it’s important that your website is not tied in to a given vendor (like Wix, Squarespace or Webflow. With WordPress, your data is yours, and we take the same view. The tools we use do not lock you in to us, or anything else.
why choose us?
why should you choose astro studio?
First of all, being born in York and raised in Haxby, Josh has called York home all his life. Dan moved to York in 2016 and loved it so much he can’t imagine living anywhere else! So you’d be supporting a fellow York-based business!
On a more business note, we believe every website and marketing campaign should fulfill our client’s business needs. We hold ourselves to the highest standards, merging proven techniques with cutting-edge tools to create digital experiences that captivate your audience and convert.
Our approach goes beyond just audience engagement; it’s about transforming visitors into loyal customers. We truly are fanatical about getting things right, utilising strategic design, SEO, and content marketing to ensure that your business attracts attention and achieves tangible results.
PS: This image was taken just down Fossgate!