Category: News

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
Professional training blog article

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
University of York blog article

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
Craft and design blog article

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
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2025 in review: An exceptional year for Castlegate

As we enter the New Year, it’s time to reflect on the projects, progress, and partnerships that defined 2025 at Castlegate. First, a practical update: In October, after ten years on Walmgate, we moved into the Bonding Warehouse in Patch …

by Jim Semlyen 11 Jan 2026
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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
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What is digital inclusion?

Website design and development continues to evolve rapidly. Websites built today to serve users for years ahead must meet higher and more complex requirements than those developed even a few years ago.

by Jim Semlyen 10 Sep 2025
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Five ways to enhance your website in 2025

Website design and development continues to evolve rapidly. Websites built today to serve users for years ahead must meet higher and more complex requirements than those developed even a few years ago.

by Jim Semlyen 26 Aug 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