Getting your web server mail through spam filters

Posted by Richard Lane on 16 January 2013

Most of the websites we build have some need to send email out – even if it’s just a contact form to pass on enquiries to the business. For the more complex web applications we may need to send out …

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The Campaign Monitor Email Editor

Posted by Jamie Woolgar on 3 December 2012

A well maintained mailing list sending relevant emails to clients or prospects can be a great addition to any business. There are many services out there to help manage the design and sending of email campaigns. In this article I’ll …

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i-Travel York: a smart site for intelligent travel

Posted by Richard Lane on 20 September 2012

Back in 2010 we built the City of York Council a website to support and showcase their Cycling City York project. This week the Council unveiled its next step: i-Travel York.  We’re proud to be able to claim responsibility for …

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Responsive web design comes to York

Posted by John Hughes on 29 June 2012

In the UK, more than half of mobile users now have a smartphone and the number is growing all the time. Mobile websites have become common, but they can be expensive and more complex to manage. Responsive web design is a new technique that makes it possible to build a single site that adapts dynamically to different screen sizes, from tiny mobiles to giant desktop monitors. You can expect to see more responsive sites—especially from Castlegate IT!

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How to comply with the EU cookie law

Posted by Andy Reading on 27 June 2012

In May 2011 the EU passed a law which requires websites to ask users’ permission before placing non essential cookies on their computer. The UK government gave a year’s grace before enforcement began on May 26th 2012. The Information Comissioners’ …

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