CastLock is an RSS publishing and analytics platform that provides an easy way to manage, upload, and search optimize blog, video, RSS feed and podcast media. It is fully customizable, scalable as an enterprise-level application and includes a powerful analytics component for easy-to-understand, real-time reporting based on downloads, subscriptions, IP addresses and more. Castlock addresses many of the limitations inherent to common blog platforms such as WordPress and MT. It goes several steps further for RSS feed creation and management - enabling increased search visibility, ad support and much more. You can learn more about RSS publishing and measurement with this platform by visiting the Castlock website.
- Display content, audio or video on your web pages using javascript or iframes.
- Get full search functionality and visibility through a PHP include (if running PHP).
- Parse RSS feeds from our server for custom display on your web pages.
- Enjoy full technical support on dedicated servers with unlimited bandwidth.
- Take advantage of load balancing option to maximize likelihood of zero downtime.
- PHP 5.1 or higher
- MySQL 4.1 or higher
- Apache v1.3.37 with mod_rewrite (with .htaccess)
- Unix-based Web server
- FTP/SFTP and database access
- CRON access
Note: Installation and/or Enterprise Server Editions available. Upgrades are available for all licensed users.
CastLock supports an information-demand shift in the way businesses pursue expert positioning, high search engine visibility, brand awareness, internal communications and customer loyalty. With major media outlets such as USAToday.com and NYTimes.com reporting double-digit increases in their RSS subscriptions every month, there is growing recognition of the benefits RSS technology provides to consumers who are looking for news and information on a real-time basis. Some of these benefits include:
- Greater control of online marketing and distribution of content.
- Increase in search engine visibility when content is syndicated and regularly updated
- Spam-free alternative to effectively delivering newsletters, promotions, press releases, articles, training, video, podcast, company updates and more
- Increased sales, visibility in front of customers and customer retention
