Security update: Your website is being protected

On 21 October, critical security vulnerabilities affecting PHP, the technology behind WordPress and many other websites, required urgent action across the hosting industry.

Castlegate IT worked closely with our hosting providers to prepare for the necessary security updates. Importantly, our hosting partners and Cloudflare implemented additional firewall protections before the security patches were released, helping to protect websites against attempts to exploit these vulnerabilities.

The necessary patches have now been applied across our main managed hosting environments. A small number of legacy environments remain protected by additional firewall measures while their updates are completed.

No action is required from our clients. We continue to monitor the situation and manage the necessary security measures on their behalf.

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Blenkin & Co

Blenkin & Co is an estate agency that specialises in period and modern bespoke properties throughout York, North Yorkshire and the East Riding. With a dedicated and experienced team, Blenkin & Co have accrued an impressive track record through innovative marketing and in-depth knowledge of properties and their histories.

The brief

Blenkin & Co wanted an eye-catching and entirely bespoke website that reflected the company’s innovation and experience whilst keeping the navigation simple.  During the build, they were voted ‘Best Small Agent’ and requested that this award be integrated into the design.

The website

With a clear target audience in mind, we opted for a traditional design in keeping with Blenkin & Co’s premises on the bustling Georgian street of Bootham in York. Dark greens and serif typefaces provide a sophisticated backdrop for carefully chosen pictures of properties and the Blenkin & Co team. A considerately written ‘About’ section builds trust; showcasing the team as approachable people and experienced sellers.

Property listings on the website can be easily filtered by type, location and price; while seller discretion is assured by a private listings section which gives password-protected access to approved buyers. Other features include an Instagram feed, online registration and contact form to ensure the site reliably drives engagement.

The result

Through thoughtful design and photography, the new Blenkin & Co website presents the company as a reputable and experienced ‘boutique’ estate agency. Images of the team at work and on location at various sites throughout Yorkshire make the company seem immediately approachable, while also underscoring the quality of the properties on offer. An intuitive navigation system and range of contact options make it easy for visitors to immediately find what they need and get in touch with the team.

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Visit: www.blenkinandco.com

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