Ashlar & Ink

Journal

Practical guides written for businesses in York and around North Yorkshire.

Quiet morning on a medieval street of timber-framed shops

6 October 2026

What visitors check before booking: websites for York tourism businesses

A practical guide for York guest houses, attractions, cafés and tour operators on what visitors look for on your website before they book.

Scientist working at a laboratory bench with large windows behind

22 September 2026

Building a website for a York science park spin-out

How university and science park spin-outs in York can build a website that works for investors, hires, partners and customers without diluting the science.

Vintage steam locomotives in a railway museum hall

8 September 2026

Websites for York's rail supply chain: what buyers look for

York has deep railway roots. A guide for rail engineering, consultancy and supply chain firms on websites that help procurement teams shortlist you.

Two people reviewing a website layout on a large monitor

25 August 2026

How to redesign your website without losing your Google rankings

A step-by-step guide for York businesses planning a website redesign: audits, redirect maps, content and the checks that protect your search traffic.

Artisan chocolatier workbench with moulds and cocoa beans

11 August 2026

Selling food and confectionery online: a guide for York and Yorkshire producers

Practical advice for York and North Yorkshire food, drink and confectionery producers setting up or improving an online shop.

Farmer checking a tablet beside a tractor in North Yorkshire fields

28 July 2026

Websites for rural and agri-tech businesses: built to work on a poor signal

Why North Yorkshire farm businesses, agri-tech firms and rural enterprises need fast, lightweight websites, and how to build one.

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