Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about YorkWorks? Here’s everything you need to know about listing your business, reaching more customers, and connecting across York & North Yorkshire.

What is YorkWorks?

YorkWorks is a business directory and local hub connecting people with trusted businesses, jobs and events across York & North Yorkshire.

We help local businesses get discovered and make it easier for residents and visitors to find what they need.

No. YorkWorks now supports businesses across York & North Yorkshire, including Harrogate, Scarborough, Whitby, Selby, Ripon, Northallerton and surrounding towns and villages.

We started in York. We have grown with the region.

Yes. Businesses can create a free listing and promote their services across York & North Yorkshire.

There are premium upgrades and promoted options too, but there are not compulsory.

The Free listing is and always will be free.

Click “Submit Listing” in the main menu and follow the steps.

You can add:

Business details

Opening hours

Contact information

Website and social links

Photos

Location

It takes just a few minutes.

Yes. Once you create an account, you can log in anytime to update your listing details, add photos or adjust your information.

Keeping your profile fresh helps you rank better within the platform.

Businesses are organised by:

Category

Location

Town or district

Services offered

You can filter by area to explore businesses in specific parts of York & North Yorkshire.

We encourage accurate and honest listings. While we do not manually vet every business, we monitor listings and remove spam or misleading information.

If you spot something that looks incorrect, you can report it.

Yes. YorkWorks allows businesses and organisers to post local jobs and events relevant to York & North Yorkshire.

This helps create a complete local ecosystem, not just a directory.

YorkWorks increases your visibility within the region by:

Helping customers discover you through local search

Showcasing your services to a targeted audience

Connecting you to people actively looking for businesses nearby

It is about local reach with regional impact.

You can use the Contact page on the website or email the team directly.

We welcome partnerships, collaborations and community ideas.

Social media is crowded and short lived.

YorkWorks is structured, searchable and location focused. Listings stay visible and can be discovered long after they are published.

It complements your social presence rather than replacing it.