Ask Charly Leetham

Rise and Shine: Your Dose Of Business Tech Inspiration

Where small business tech meets plain English. Charly Leetham brings decades of hands-on experience helping business owners harness technology - without drowning in jargon or wasting time on fluff. Whether you're a DIY'er trying to make sense of your website, emails, or software, or you just want to know if your IT team is talking sense, this podcast is for you. Each episode is packed with practical advice, real-world tips, and insights from the trenches. If you've ever thought, "There’s gotta be a better way to do this tech stuff" - you’re right. Charly is here to show you how.

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Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Can Using Profiles in Chrome or Brave Really Help Separate Work? (2025/450) 04.04.2025

🔹 Struggling to keep your work and personal browsing separate? Browser profiles might be the solution you need! 📌 In this episode, Charly covers: ✅ What browser profiles are and how they work in Chrome. ✅ How to set up multiple profiles for work, personal use, and side projects. ✅ The benefits of using profiles—separate bookmarks, logins, and extensions. ✅ Best practices for managing multipl...

What Role Should I Give My WordPress User? (2025/449) 03.04.2025

🔹 Not sure which role to assign to your WordPress users? Choosing the right role is crucial for security and functionality! 📌 In this episode, Charly covers: ✅ Overview of WordPress user roles—Administrator, Editor, Author, Contributor, and Subscriber. ✅ What each role can and can't do within your WordPress site. ✅ Best practices for assigning roles to keep your site secure and organized....

How Do I Add a Page to My WordPress Site? (2025/448) 02.04.2025

🔹 Need to add a new page to your WordPress site? Whether it's an About page, a Contact page, or a Blog page, it's easy to do! 📌 In this episode, Charly covers: ✅ How to create a new page in WordPress using the Block Editor (Gutenberg). ✅ Basic settings for pages and what it all means 📢 Join the discussion in my community: https://askcharlyleetham.locals.com 📲 Follow us for more busin...

How Do I Add a Menu to My WordPress Website? (2025/447) 01.04.2025

🔹 Struggling to set up a menu on your WordPress site? Whether you're using a classic theme or a Full Site Editing (FSE) theme, we've got you covered! 📌 In this episode, Charly covers: ✅ How to add and edit menus in WordPress 6.0 and below using the traditional menu editor. ✅ How to create a menu in WordPress 6.1 and above with Full Site Editing (FSE). ✅ Adding pages, categories, and c...

What Are Permalinks & What Is the Optimal Setting for SEO and Performance? (2025/444) 01.04.2025

🌍 Your website’s permalink structure impacts both SEO and user experience! But what exactly are permalinks, and how should you configure them for the best results? 📌 In this episode, Charly covers: ✅ What are permalinks? Understanding how they affect your website’s URLs. ✅ The best permalink structure for SEO—which format helps search rankings? ✅ Performance considerations—how permalinks can...

How Can I Assign or Change the Category My WordPress Post Appears In? (2025/446) 31.03.2025

📝 Need to update the category of a post in WordPress? Whether you're organizing your content better or correcting a mistake, assigning or changing categories is simple! 📌 In this episode, Charly covers: ✅ How to assign a category to a new post when publishing content. ✅ Changing the category of an existing post—quick edits vs. bulk editing. 🚀 Keep your WordPress content organized for bett...

How Can I Turn Comments Off on My WordPress Website? (2025/445) 30.03.2025

💬 Tired of spam or don’t need comments on your WordPress site? Learn how to disable them completely or on specific posts and pages! 📌 In this episode, Charly covers: ✅ How to turn off comments globally in WordPress to stop new comments site-wide. ✅ Disabling comments on specific posts and pages while keeping others open. ✅ Disabling comments on multiple posts at once—best tools to make it eas...

Can I Make Calls with Microsoft Teams? (2025/443) 28.03.2025

☎️ Microsoft Teams isn’t just for chat and meetings—you can make calls too! But how does it work, and what do you need to get started? 🚀 Turn Microsoft Teams into a full-featured calling solution for your business! 📢 Join the discussion in my community: https://askcharlyleetham.locals.com 📲 Follow us for more business and tech insights: Locals: https://askcharlyleetham.locals.com Rumble: https:...

What’s the Difference Between Shared Servers and Dedicated Servers for Web Hosting? (2025/442) 27.03.2025

🌐 Choosing the right web hosting can impact your site's performance, security, and cost. But should you go with shared hosting, a dedicated server, or a VPS? Let’s break it down! 📌 In this episode, Charly covers: ✅ What is Shared Hosting? The budget-friendly option, but what are the trade-offs? ✅ What is a Dedicated Server? Full control and power, but is it worth the cost? ✅ What is a Ded...

Should You Create a Website in WordPress and Kajabi? (2025/441) 26.03.2025

🤔 WordPress or Kajabi—or both? If you’re running an online business, course platform, or membership site, choosing the right tools matters. Find out whether combining WordPress and Kajabi is the best strategy for you! 📌 In this episode, Charly covers: ✅ The pros and cons of using WordPress vs. Kajabi—which platform excels in flexibility, cost, and ease of use? ✅ When it makes sense to use both...

Why Do You Want to Replace Items in Your Media Library & How to Do It? (2025/440) 25.03.2025

🛠️ Need to update images or files in WordPress without breaking links? Learn why replacing media correctly is essential and how to do it the right way! 📌 In this episode, Charly covers: ✅ How WordPress handles "replacement" uploads—and why simply uploading a new file isn’t enough. ✅ The best plugin for replacing media files without changing URLs. ✅ How to use the plugin step by step...

Why Should I and How Do I Optimize Images, Including for WordPress? (2025/439) 24.03.2025

🛡️ Is your website slow? Your images might be the problem! Learn how to optimize images for speed, SEO, and better user experience—without losing quality. 📌 In this episode, Charly covers: ✅ Why image optimization matters—faster load times, better SEO, and lower storage costs. ✅ The best online tools to compress images without sacrificing quality: For PNG / JPG:🔹 https://tinypng.com – Best for...

How to Customize Label Display in Google Workspace? (2025/438) 23.03.2025

🛡️ Overwhelmed by labels in Gmail? Customize their display to keep your inbox organized and efficient—show only what you need, when you need it! 📌 In this episode, Charly covers: ✅ What labels are and how they work in Gmail. ✅ Why you might want to customize their display for better organization. ✅ How to show, hide, or nest labels for a cleaner inbox. ✅ Advanced tips to streamline email mana...

How Do I Delegate Access to My Email in Google Workspace? (2025/437) 22.03.2025

🛡️ Need someone to manage your Gmail without sharing your password? Google Workspace Email Delegation lets you grant access while keeping security intact! 📌 In this episode, Charly covers: ✅ Why you might want to delegate access to your Gmail. ✅ What admin settings need to be configured in Google Workspace. ✅ How to delegate access to a user and what they can (and can’t) do. ✅ How delegated e...

Can I Remove or Add the Focused Tab in Outlook? (2025/436) 22.03.2025

🛡️ Not a fan of the Focused Inbox in Outlook? Whether you want to enable, disable, or tweak it—you’re in control! Learn how to customize your inbox for the way you work best. 📌 In this episode, Charly covers: ✅ What is the Focused Inbox? How it works and why Microsoft introduced it. ✅ Why you might want to enable or disable it based on your workflow. ✅ How to turn Focused Inbox on or off in Ou...

How Can I Delegate Access to My M365 Mail? (2025/435) 20.03.2025

🛡️ Need someone to manage your emails without sharing your password? Microsoft 365 Mail Delegation allows you to grant controlled access to your inbox while keeping security intact! 📌 In this episode, Charly covers: ✅ What is delegation? How it works and why it’s useful. ✅ Where to find delegation settings in Microsoft 365. ✅ The different types of delegation (Send As, Send on Behalf, Full Acc...

What’s a Shared Mailbox in M365 & Why Should I Use It? (2025/434) 19.03.2025

🛡️ Need a better way to collaborate on emails? A Shared Mailbox in Microsoft 365 allows multiple users to access and manage emails without needing extra licenses! Perfect for teams, support desks, and department inboxes. 📌 In this episode, Charly covers: ✅ Why use a Shared Mailbox? Perfect for team collaboration & customer service. ✅ How to set up a Shared Mailbox in Microsoft 365. ✅ How t...

How Do I Configure and Use Rules (Filters) in MS Outlook? (2025/433) 18.03.2025

🛡️ Drowning in emails? Outlook Rules (Filters) help automate email management, organize your inbox, and boost productivity! Learn how to set up and customize rules to streamline your workflow. 📌 In this episode, Charly covers: ✅ How to create rules to automatically move, flag, or delete emails. ✅ Using conditions, actions, and exceptions to fine-tune filters. ✅ The difference between client-si...

How Do I Allow My M365 Users to Forward Emails from Their Accounts? (2025/432) 17.03.2025

🛡️ Need to enable email forwarding in Microsoft 365? By default, M365 restricts automatic forwarding for security reasons, but you can configure it properly to allow users to forward emails safely. 📌 In this episode, Charly covers: ✅ How users can set up email forwarding from their accounts. ✅ How to check forwarding settings for a user in Microsoft 365 Admin. ✅ Adjusting M365 Outbound Spam Fi...

How Do I Add an Alias Email Address in M365 and Use It to Send From? (2025/431) 17.03.2025

🛡️ Need to send emails from multiple addresses without creating new accounts? Microsoft 365 allows you to add alias email addresses and send from them—without extra licenses! 📌 In this episode, Charly covers: ✅ Why you might want to use an alias instead of a new mailbox. ✅ How to configure alias addresses in Exchange settings. ✅ Step-by-step guide to adding the alias in Microsoft 365. ✅ How t...

Can I Add an Admin to M365 Without a License? (2025/430) 15.03.2025

🛡️ Yes, you can! You don’t need to assign a paid license to grant admin access in Microsoft 365—but there are key considerations to keep your business secure. 📌 In this episode, Charly covers: ✅ Why you might want to add an admin without a license. ✅ Step-by-step guide to adding a user as an admin in M365. ✅ The different types of admin roles and what permissions they provide. ✅ How to set up...

How Can I Use Gmail Filters to Be More Productive? (2025/429) 15.03.2025

🛡️ Overwhelmed by your inbox? Gmail filters can automate email organization, reduce clutter, and save you time—so you can focus on what matters! 📌 In this episode, Charly covers: ✅ How to filter emails based on subject lines for instant sorting. ✅ How to detect mailing lists and separate them from important emails. ✅ Using wildcards to filter multiple variations of senders and subjects. ✅ How...

How Can I Clear Space on My Google Workspace or Gmail Account Quickly? (2025/428) 13.03.2025

🛡️ Running out of storage in Google Workspace or Gmail? Don’t waste time manually deleting emails—use filters and search tricks to clear space fast and efficiently! 📌 In this episode, Charly covers: ✅ How to find and delete large attachments taking up storage. ✅ Using filters to locate specific attachment types (PDFs, videos, etc.). ✅ Searching for older emails you no longer need. ✅ How to bu...

How Do I Get Emails from a POP3 Account into My Gmail? (2025/427) 12.03.2025

🛡️ Still using a POP3 email account but want everything in Gmail? Learn how to pull emails from a POP3 account directly into Gmail for seamless access, without needing to forward messages! 📌 In this episode, Charly covers: ✅ How to use Check Mail in Gmail to retrieve emails from a POP3 account. ✅ Step-by-step guide to adding a POP3 account to Gmail. ✅ What each POP3 setting means and how to co...

How Do I Add an Extra Email Address to Google Workspace? (2025/426) 11.03.2025

🛡️ Need an extra email without paying for a new Google Workspace license? Learn how to add an alternate email address (alias) and configure your Gmail to send and receive emails seamlessly—without the hassle of managing multiple accounts! 📌 In this episode, Charly covers: ✅ Pros & cons of using an alternate email (alias) vs. a new user/license. ✅ How to access the Google Admin Console and s...

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