Rise and Shine: Your Dose Of Business Tech Inspiration

Running a business often means you can’t do it all yourself—especially when it comes to managing payments. So, can you add others to help manage your Stripe account? Absolutely—and you probably should! 📌 In this episode, Charly covers: ✅ Why it’s important to add team members (and not just share your login!) ✅ The different roles you can assign in Stripe—Viewer, Analyst, Developer, Support Spec...

Want to automatically grow your email list every time someone fills out a form on your website? In this episode, Charly explains how to connect Gravity Forms with Mailchimp using the official Gravity Forms Mailchimp Add-On. 📌 You'll learn: ✅ How to install and activate the Gravity Forms Mailchimp Add-On ✅ How to link your Mailchimp account to Gravity Forms securely ✅ How to map form fields...

…and What’s the Difference Between That and a Payment Processor? Choosing a shopping cart for your WordPress website isn’t as simple as picking the most popular name. The right choice depends on your products, tech skills, budget, and how much control you want over the checkout experience. 📌 In this episode, Charly breaks down: ✅ The top WordPress-compatible shopping cart solutions ✅ The differ...

Sending a few emails from your Gmail might seem fine when you're just starting out—but if you're serious about marketing, growing your business, and staying out of spam folders, it's time to upgrade. That’s where a mail marketing provider comes in. 📌 In this episode, Charly unpacks: ✅ Why using your regular email account for mass sending can hurt your reputation ✅ The advantages of...

If you want to appear in Google search results and keep track of how your site is performing, adding your domain to Google Search Console is non-negotiable. This powerful tool helps you monitor your site’s visibility, fix issues, and understand how Google sees your website. 📌 In this episode, Charly walks you through: ✅ The step-by-step process for adding your domain to Google Search Console ✅...

Broken links can kill your site's credibility, frustrate visitors, and damage your SEO—but how do you find them if you’re not using WordPress? What if you're website is a HTML website or on Wix, Squarespace or Shopify? Fortunately, powerful tools like Google Search Console, Ahrefs, and SEMrush can help automate the process of identifying broken or dead links on any site. 📌 In this episode, Charly...

Need to update email records or point your domain to a new web host—but not sure where to do it in Wix? DNS management sounds complex, but finding and editing your DNS settings in Wix is more straightforward than you think. 📌 In this episode, Charly explains: ✅ Where to find your DNS and domain settings in your Wix dashboard 📬 Whether you're setting up business email or launching a new website,...

Trying to set up email or authenticate your domain in Zoho Mail but not sure where to start? Whether you're adding SPF, DKIM, or MX records, knowing where to find your domain records is step one. 📌 In this episode, Charly walks you through: ✅ How to access your DNS records section in Zoho Mail 💡 If you're setting up professional email or troubleshooting deliverability issues, this is a...

Setting up Zoho Mail with your domain name on Wix can feel tricky—but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re launching a professional email address or switching providers, this episode walks you through the exact steps to get your DNS records configured correctly for reliable, secure email delivery. 📌 In this episode, Charly covers: ✅ Setting up the essential DNS records: MX, SPF, DKIM ✅ Where t...

DMARC is your domain's shield against email spoofing and phishing—but many businesses still haven’t added it! If you want your emails to be trusted (and delivered), this episode is essential listening. 📌 In this episode, Charly breaks down: ✅ What a DMARC record is and how it protects your domain ✅ The relationship between SPF, DKIM, and DMARC ✅ How to generate and add your own DMARC recor...

Email authentication is critical for ensuring your messages land in inboxes—not spam folders. But how do you actually confirm everything is set up properly? ✅ In this episode, Charly shows you how to use MXToolbox to check your DNS records and verify that your SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records are in place and working. 🛠️ Learn how to: * Run the right tests with MXToolbox * Understand what each record...

If you're using Google Workspace to send email from your domain, setting up your SPF (Sender Policy Framework) record properly is essential to prevent spoofing, improve email deliverability, and keep your messages out of the spam folder. ✅ In this episode, Charly walks through: 🛠️ The exact SPF value to add for Google Workspace 📌 The importance of updating an EXISTING SPF record in your DNS...

If you're sending email through Google Workspace and want to improve deliverability, reduce spoofing, and stop your messages from ending up in spam—DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail) is a must. But how exactly do you enable DKIM for your domain? ✅ In this episode, Charly explains: ⚙️ How to enable DKIM in your Google Workspace admin console 🛠️ What DNS record you need to add (and how to find i...

Yet another WordPress plugin has made headlines—and this time it’s the OttoKit/OttoPress plugin. It's updated now, however, hackers were able to exploit a critical vulnerability to inject admin accounts into your WordPress site. If you’ve ever installed OttoPress, and still have it installed, this episode is essential listening. If you don't have it - the episosde is still worth listening...

Are your Mailchimp emails landing in the spam folder instead of inboxes? You’re not alone—and it’s often not Mailchimp’s fault. Deliverability is a complex game, but the good news? There are steps you can take to fix it. 📌 In this episode, Charly covers: ✅ The real reasons Mailchimp emails go to spam ✅ Why email authentication matters (SPF, DKIM, and DMARC) ✅ How to set up domain authenticatio...

Want to keep your Google account safe from hackers? Turning on 2-Step Verification (also known as 2FA) is one of the best ways to lock it down—fast. 📌 In this episode, Charly walks you through: ✅ The step-by-step process to set up 2-Step Verification on your Google account using your computer ✅ What 2FA actually does and why it matters ✅ How to choose and use a trusted authenticator app ✅ Why...

Need to move content from one WordPress site to another? Whether you're consolidating blogs or launching a new site, it's surprisingly straightforward—if you know what to watch for. 📌 In this episode, Charly walks through: ✅ How to transfer content using built-in WordPress tools ✅ Why images don’t always come across—and how to fix it ✅ What to double-check before and after the move ✅...

A new fake WordPress security plugin has been discovered, and it's giving attackers full remote admin access to vulnerable sites. The reality? These attacks won’t stop. So how can you stay ahead of the hackers and protect your website, your data, and your customers? 📌 In this episode, Charly dives into: ✅ What this latest exploit is and how it works ✅ Why fake plugins are becoming more comm...

On April 30, Bleeping Computer released an advisory warning about a sophisticated phishing attack targeting WooCommerce store owners. This attack tricks users into downloading and installing a malicious plugin, compromising their websites. 📌 In this episode, Charly breaks down: ✅ What this phishing scam looks like and how it works ✅ What signs to look for in a fake security notice ✅ Why you sh...

In this episode, Charly discusses the best plugins for building membership and directory sites on WordPress. Charly covers options for both types of sites, helping you choose the right plugin depending on your needs, whether you're looking for a simple membership site, a large directory, or even both combined. Charly also explains key features to consider and why these plugins are popular choi...

Still running an old WordPress theme? It might be time for an upgrade — and not just for looks! 📌 In this episode, Charly explains: ✅ Why older WordPress themes can hold you back, including hard-coded layouts that don’t use the modern WordPress block editor or new design features. ✅ Support issues — older themes might not be maintained, creating security risks and compatibility headaches. ✅ Ch...

Not all shared hosting is created equal — and if you're just picking based on price, you might be heading for trouble! 📌 In this episode, Charly explains: ✅ What "shared hosting" really means — and what resources you’re actually sharing with other websites. ✅ The Difference between Shared and Dedicated Hosting ✅ Factors that make one shared server different from another, like ser...

Running low on bandwidth or hit a quota limit in ISPConfig? Don't worry — you don’t need to delete everything or start over. You can reset the bandwidth quota safely and easily! 📌 In this episode, Charly explains: ✅ What the bandwidth quota in ISPConfig actually controls (and why it's important for managing hosting resources). ✅ When and why you might need to reset it — especially after...

If you're creating a membership site, you might want to allow your members to find and connect with each other through a member directory. It’s absolutely possible with WordPress — but there are a few important things to understand first! 📌 In this episode, Charly explains: ✅ The difference between a Directory Plugin and a Membership Plugin — and why they serve different (but complementary)...

Thinking about building a membership site with WordPress? Before you dive in, it’s important to plan carefully to make sure you create a great experience for both you and your members. 📌 In this episode, Charly covers: ✅ Defining the purpose of your membership site — education, community, resource library, etc. ✅ How and where your content is delivered — drip-fed, all-at-once access, tiered acc...