Sunny Simmons, Author at Castlegate IT

Websites for industry, retail, and public sector blog article

Websites for industry, retail and public sector organisations

Organisations working in industry, retail, and the public sector often manage large, technical, or highly variable datasets, whether that’s machinery specifications, product catalogues, or live operational information. Turning that complexity into something customers, partners, or members of the public can …

by Sunny Simmons 4 May 2026

Is your contact form losing you enquiries?

Most business websites have a contact form. Far fewer have a good one. It is easy to treat the contact form as a small detail to deal with shortly before a website goes live. In reality, it is often one …

by Sunny Simmons 1 May 2026

Supporting professional training providers with purpose-built websites

Organisations that deliver training and professional development face a particular design challenge: their websites need to make technical, often accreditation-heavy information easy to follow for people at very different stages, from someone considering a course for the first time to …

by Sunny Simmons 2 Apr 2026

Websites for charities and community organisations

Websites that support charities and community organisations

Charities and community organisations often serve several audiences at once: the people who need their support, the people who fund or donate to their work, and the wider public they are trying to reach. Getting this balance right requires more …

by Sunny Simmons 15 Mar 2026

Building websites for University of York-affiliated organisations

The University of York is home to a wide range of research groups, consultancies, and specialist projects. Many need to communicate highly specialised information to audiences with very different levels of knowledge, requiring websites that support academic rigour while remaining …

by Sunny Simmons 11 Feb 2026

Showcasing craft and design online: websites for property and trade specialists

For businesses built on craftsmanship, materials, or physical spaces, a website often forms a prospective client’s first impression of the quality of the work itself. Photography, layout, and navigation all play an important role in helping visitors understand what sets …

by Sunny Simmons 30 Jan 2026

Multi-language websites

In the UK, making your website available in more than one language can make a real difference. For public bodies and local authorities, it can be a legal or moral responsibility to serve diverse communities. For charities and businesses, it’s …

by Sunny Simmons 17 Oct 2025

Illustrating every day accessibility issues

Designing for everyone: accessibility as a business advantage

Web accessibility is the practice of designing websites without barriers to users. It improves online experiences for people with permanent disabilities as well as those with temporary or situational needs. Accessibility benefits everyone – from people recovering from injuries, to those using a phone in bright sunlight, to users on older devices.

by Sunny Simmons 8 Oct 2025

Maintenance and support services for WordPress websites

What is a website care plan? A website care plan is a proactive maintenance and support package designed to keep WordPress websites secure, fully operational, and optimised for high-performance. Care plans can cover everything from hosting, updates, and performance monitoring …

by Sunny Simmons 4 Jun 2025

2024 has been a huge year for Castlegate IT. These are the moments that made it so special.

For this year’s highlights roundup, we’re going to break with tradition. When things start feeling festive, most agencies will drop their biggest clients’ names, shout about the most competitive tender they won, or boast about a lucrative deal they’ve struck. …

by Sunny Simmons 28 Nov 2024

Sunny Simmons, Author at Castlegate IT

Posts by Sunny Simmons

Websites for industry, retail and public sector organisations

Is your contact form losing you enquiries?

Supporting professional training providers with purpose-built websites

Websites that support charities and community organisations

Building websites for University of York-affiliated organisations

Showcasing craft and design online: websites for property and trade specialists

Multi-language websites

Designing for everyone: accessibility as a business advantage

Maintenance and support services for WordPress websites

2024 has been a huge year for Castlegate IT. These are the moments that made it so special.

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