Castle Design Blog
How to add a variable product in Woocommerce
Want to know how to add different variations to your products in Woo Commerce? Look no further! Follow these steps.. Step 1. Go to Products -> Attributes in the left hand dashboard menu. Choose a name for your attribute, for...
Get rid of WordPress Spam with Askimet!
Spammers love to leave comments on your site. Without this plugin, you could get 100s of spam comments a day. This plugin helps prevent those comments. To activate, click “Plugins” in the left hand column. You’ll now see a list...
Building your presence with Facebook Pages: A guide for causes and nonprofits
I have just found this fantastic guide on the facebook website that will help many of my non profit clients out there! (and many others I hope!) This guide is designed to help nonprofit organisations make the most of Facebook...
My Inspiration…
I am working on a new website for one of my favourite clients... the charity that changed my life and gave me the inspiration to do what I am doing now. I am talking about Mission in Action. I came...
How to add a downloadable PDF file to your WordPress site
I often get asked how to add a downloadable PDF file to your posts or pages. It is as simple as adding an image.. you just need to click a different button. It is important to follow the below instructions...
Updating the plugins on your WordPress site
Once you are managing your new WordPress site, you will notice that sometimes you will be alerted to update some of the plugins you have installed on your website. (more…)
How to update the content on the PAGES of your WordPress Website
Once you have logged in to your website and you are now located in the dashboard you can now update the content on any of your pages of your website (pages are different to blog posts) Click on the pages tab as...
Creating a Campaign in MailChimp
** Please note, all of this information has been taken directly from the Mail Chimp website where you will find LOADS of info to help you with Mail Chimp. You’ve got your list ready to go, so it’s time to...
How to use Google+ for Business
I came across an invaluable ebook recently that I had to share with you. Have you heard about Google+ but not sure what all the hype is? Take some time to download and read the below ebook. I am sure...
Checking your new email address and setting it up through your mail program
Checking your new email account from any computer You can check your new email address from any computer, anywhere in the world! You just need to type webmail in front of your web address. You can see a sample of...
How to add a new blog post and set feature image for your WordPress website
Once you have logged in to your website and you are now located in the dashboard you can now add your new blog post. Click on POSTS in top left hand corner and click ADD NEW as shown in sample...
How to log in to your WordPress site
Begin by logging into the “administration area” or the back end of your website. Visit your site's login page by placing "wp-admin" after your domain name (e.g. http://example.com/wp-admin). After logging in you are on the main Administration Screen called the...
Why ‘Castle’ Design?
I often get asked why I called my company 'Castle Design' and 'What's with the Rose??' (more…)
Getting online. 1 Page Website and Google Places
If you own your own business I am sure you understand how essential it is to make sure your business can be found online when someone searches for it. Previously, you would advertise your details in the local yellow pages,...
First Blog Post
After hesitating about starting a blog for years I have given in. So here it is! My first ever blog post. Isn't it incredible? So why don't I share with you a photo of my most beautiful design to date......