Tag: web development

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Castlegate’s AI hub: preparing your organisation for AI

Helping organisations understand AI, prepare for change and make informed decisions. Artificial intelligence is changing how organisations operate, communicate, and make decisions. For many, the challenge is not whether to engage with AI, but how to do so confidently, responsibly, …

by Jim Semlyen 12 Aug 2026
Is your website ready for AI search

Is your website ready for AI search?

Artificial intelligence is changing how people find organisations online – be part of the solution. Instead of browsing pages of Google results, many people now ask questions directly to tools such as ChatGPT or Google’s AI search. Rather than showing …

by Jim Semlyen 9 Jul 2026

Cookie compliance and consent management

Most websites store data on a visitor’s device through cookies and similar technologies. Two overlapping regulations govern this in the UK. The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) requires informed consent before any non-essential cookies or similar storage are placed …

by Jim Semlyen 8 Jun 2026
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
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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
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
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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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