Accessible Web Design and Development in York

Accessible website design and development

Design that is accessible as standard

Web accessibility is the inclusive practice of designing websites with no barriers to users. Accessible website design not only improves the experience of browsing the internet for people with ongoing disabilities, it also caters to those with temporary or situational needs. It benefits everyone, from people with short-term injuries, to those who view content in bright sunshine, to users who don’t have access to the latest tech.

A fully accessible website is made up of many different elements. Code optimised for text-to-speech software and text-to-Braille hardware. Closed captioning or sign language on video content. Text and images which adapt to the size of the screen. Colours which meet the contrast ratio standards. With so many aspects to keep in mind, staying on top of accessibility can be a daunting task. As a company specialising in accessible website design, we can tackle it together with you.

Accessible website design and development

Guarding you against legal action

Under UK law, you can be sued for owning an inaccessible website. The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are a set of international specifications for accessible website design and development. There are three levels of compliance depending on how “perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust”¹ your website is. Every website we build meets the WCAG’s AA level which is considered the benchmark for most companies. We’ll make sure you continue to meet these criteria and stay compliant with the latest legislation.

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Best-in-class accessibility auditing

We partner with Equialize Digital, an international specialist in accessibility for WordPress websites, to bring you best-in-class accessibility auditing. Our Accessibility Checker automatically scans and reports on the accessibility status of your website. Based on the results, we help you generate your own accessibility statement that reflects your business’ progress and aims. Whether you are launching a new site, overwhelmed by legacy content, or just need to save some time, trust us to boost your web accessibility.

Illustrating every day accessibility issues

Take your business to even more people

By committing to accessibility you are making the internet a more inclusive place. And it’s good for business. When more people have access to your products or services, you will reach a wider market and increase your conversion rate. In the UK, it’s estimated that disabled online shoppers have a combined spending power of £17.1 billion.¹ With online sales rising, stopping them clicking away from your inaccessible site is key to success.

Our accessibility specialists are here to answer your questions. Give us a call on 01904 654 036 or email info@castlegateit.co.uk for more information.

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WordPress security compliance

Around the world 30,000 websites are hacked every day. The average data breach costs £3.15 million. For global brands and corporate institutions this is too big a risk to take. We work with household names to secure their WordPress websites and applications to the very highest level.

WordPress security compliance

WooCommerce websites

Want to sell online through your WordPress website? Look no further than WooCommerce. Join the 6 million users who are selling their products and services with the world’s most popular e-commerce plugin.

WooCommerce websites

Multi-language WordPress websites

The internet is a global, multilingual marketplace. Translate your website to reach international clients, build brand trust worldwide, and make your offering accessible and inclusive. Start speaking your customers’ language today.

Multi-language WordPress websites

WordPress website development

We build custom-designed websites using WordPress, an industry-leading, open-source content management system. WordPress provides easy control over the content on your site, and a well-supported platform that is secure, versatile and future-proof.

WordPress website development

Bespoke web applications

If you have a business process that could be better done, or only done, on the web, our developers can create a bespoke web application just for you. No project is too big or too unusual!

Bespoke web applications

Website design

Web design is about more than making your site look nice. Our designers have experience and training in user experience design and coding to make sure that your design flies in real life as well as it does in the presentation.

Website design

Branding, design and print

First impressions matter. The way you present yourself to prospective customers makes the difference between showcasing your professionalism and casting doubt over your credibility. We understand how important strong branding is to create an identity for your business.

Branding, design and print

Google Ads management

Ranking highly on Google is crucial if visitors are to find your website. It can be challenging for a new site to find its way to page one of a Google search, especially in a competitive market. Google Ads gives you a shortcut to the top. Instant results from day one.

Google Ads management

Search engine optimisation

Your website will only be successful if people can find it. Search engine optimisation is the technique we use to improve your ranking in Google and other search engines – helping your website to reach its target audience.

Search engine optimisation

Consent management platform for automated GDPR compliance

Big data gives you more information about your potential customers than ever before. But with access to their data comes a responsibility to their privacy. We can help you integrate data privacy technology into your website, build trust with users, and stay on the right side of the law.

Consent management platform for automated GDPR compliance

Website copywriting

Website copywriting must create content that works for search engines and humans To be successful and effective, website content must satisfy the demands of its two most important audiences: your customers and search engines.

Website copywriting

Photography for websites

Professional imagery for your website, demonstrating who you are, what you do, and why you are top of your game.

Photography for websites

Email campaigns

When you want to keep your customers, clients or members up-to-date, informed and in touch with your organisation, email newsletters are a fast, effective and versatile communications tool.

Email campaigns