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Castlegate IT rides a big bad ride

Team Castlegate rode this year’s Big Bad Bike Ride. Our team consisted of five Castlegate employees/directors and one former employee, most of whom were first time Big Bad Bike Riders and half of whom had never ridden long distances before in their lives! As a team we raised almost £800 and would like to thank all our clients, friends and family who supported us.

by Andy Reading 14 Sep 2016

Ten ways to keep WordPress secure

The quality and security of a WordPress-based website relies on the knowledge and approach of the developers. We share our top ten developer considerations for keeping your installation secure.

by Andy Reading 22 Jul 2016

Why do websites get hacked?

In this article we explore the basics of website attacks, the motivation behind them, and some common ways in which attackers can get unauthorised access. This is not a technical article, and assumes no prior web security knowledge – it aims to provide an overview of the sort of website hacking that we see most often.

by Andy Reading

Our recipe for WordPress security

WordPress is a powerful and secure content management system (CMS) when used correctly. The quality and security of a WordPress-based website relies on the knowledge and approach of the developers. Castlegate IT are expert developers in WordPress and understand how to use it to build professional, robust and secure content-managed websites.

by Andy Reading

2016 so far: new clients, new sites, better support

2016 has seen Castlegate IT busier than ever—and we’re only half way through! We have taken on lots of new clients and completed lots of new projects for our existing clients, from small businesses to major national organisations. Not content to rest on our laurels, we have continued to grow and change as a company to keep offering the best possible service for everyone we work with.

by John Hughes 1 Jul 2016

Castlegate’s Community Fund supports York’s Floods Appeal

Castlegate IT’s offices are located on Walmgate, so the nomination and subsequent win for York Flood Appeal is no surprise. We’ve seen first hand the devastating impact to York and its community.

by Andy Reading 28 Feb 2016

Castlegate IT’s 2015 in review

2015 has been an important year for Castlegate IT. We have taken on new staff, moved to a new office, and added an impressive range of projects to our portfolio. Our clients now include local government, museums, national education organisations, and numerous businesses from around York and beyond. With so many sites going live, we can’t possibly feature them all, but here are a few highlights from this year.

by John Hughes 26 Jan 2016

Castlegate now offers a bespoke Shopify Ecommerce service

If you’re looking to sell products and services online, then Castlegate IT’s bespoke Shopify service could be for you. As standard, Shopify is a feature-rich eCommerce platform that allows easy management of products and the ability to sell to the UK and beyond.

by Jim Semlyen 11 Dec 2015

Google Ads Mangement Service

Google AdWords is an easy way to draw in new visitors by paying for online advertising. We offer Google AdWords account management, helping you to save time and get the best out of your budget. We plan and create your campaigns, determining which formats best meet your needs, and building up your account to get the best return.

by Jim Semlyen 27 Nov 2015

Mobile-friendly responsive design and development

Smartphones and tablets are now the primary means of accessing the internet. They are inexpensive, easy to use, and they are always to hand. Making your website work well on mobile has become a necessity.

by Jim Semlyen 10 Sep 2015