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If you're using AI to write your blog posts, product descriptions, or web copy — are you still the legal owner of that content?

In this episode, Charly breaks down the murky (and evolving) world of AI content ownership. Just because the words came from your prompt doesn't mean the law sees them as yours. Learn how to protect your brand, stay compliant, and avoid accidental public domain content.

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If you're using AI to write your blog posts, product descriptions, or web copy — are you still the legal owner of that content?

In this episode, Charly breaks down the murky (and evolving) world of AI content ownership. Just because the words came from your prompt doesn't mean the law sees them as yours. Learn how to protect your brand, stay compliant, and avoid accidental public domain content.

📌 Inside this episode:

✅ Why AI-genera...

Think a privacy policy is just a checkbox? Think again. In this episode, Charly breaks down why just having a privacy policy isn't enough to keep your business safe.

Many countries now legally require specific details in your policy — and skipping them can cost you millions. But beyond avoiding fines, a solid privacy policy builds customer trust, protects your business, and is often required by third-party services.

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Imagine coming home from a trip, turning on your laptop — and seeing a screen asking for a BitLocker recovery key. Panic? You’re not alone.

In this episode, Charly explains what BitLocker is, why you might suddenly be locked out, and most importantly, how to recover access to your device if it ever happens.

📌 You’ll learn:

✅ What BitLocker does and why it’s used

✅ How to check if it's enabled on your PC

✅ Where ...

In this milestone 600th episode, Charly Leetham walks you through setting up a passkey on your Stripe account — and why it’s critical for your online security.

This isn’t just a tutorial. It’s a wake-up call to protect your financial platforms with modern, passwordless login methods that use biometrics or a PIN.

📌 In this episode, you'll learn:

✅ What passkeys are and how they work across devices

✅ Why Stripe enabl...

When someone leaves your team, what happens to their Microsoft 365 license and email? In this episode, Charly walks through the smart and secure way to free up a license without losing access to important inbox content.

📌 Here’s what you’ll learn:

✅ Why deleting the user immediately can cause problems

✅ How to convert a user to a shared mailbox — step-by-step

✅ What happens to inbox access and login after conversion

Think your website should be indexed by Bing but it's not showing up? You might need IndexNow. In this episode, Charly dives into the open-source protocol that could streamline your SEO efforts. She also shows you exactly how to enable it with SmartCrawl Pro.

📌 Here's what you'll learn:

✅ What IndexNow is and how it works

✅ Conjecture on why Bing and Yandex support it — and why Google doesn’t (yet)

✅ How to enable IndexNow on WordPres...

Struggling to get your site listed on Bing? You’re not alone. In this episode, Charly walks through live troubleshooting of a real client site that’s stuck in indexing limbo—even after sitemap submission and backlinks from high-authority domains.

📌 Learn what might be holding your site back:

✅ What “indexed” really means (and why it matters)

✅ How to use Bing Webmaster Tools to uncover issues

✅ Why your meta descriptions and backlinks...

Ever wonder what’s lurking on your web server? In this episode, Charly shares a real-world server audit that uncovered years-old WordPress installs, malicious PHP files, and leftover databases — all hidden risks just waiting to be exploited.

📌 You’ll learn:

✅ Why abandoned WordPress installs can be major security holes

✅ What encrypted payloads are and how they work

✅ How to identify and clean out malicious or outdated...

Feeling overwhelmed by SEO advice? Charly strips it back to the essentials in this episode, explaining exactly what you need to do (and avoid) to help your website rank — without falling for spammy tricks or getting penalized.

📌 You’ll discover:

✅ Why metadata like site title and description still matter

✅ The best WordPress SEO plugins Charly recommends

✅ How to pick and place keywords naturally in your content

✅ Why backlinks can hel...

Struggling to get your site listed on Bing? You're not alone — and there's a fix. In this episode, Charly walks you step-by-step through using Bing Webmaster Tools to submit your site, verify ownership, and boost visibility.

📌 You'll learn:

✅ How to set up a Bing Webmaster Tools account and verify your domain

✅ Why submitting an XML sitemap is critical for search indexing

✅ How to create and manage a sitema...

Ever felt burned by a “new customer” deal that leaves loyal users behind? In this episode, Charly unpacks her reaction to a Xero ad offering deep discounts and gift cards to newcomers — while long-time users continue paying full price.

📌 Inside this episode:

✅ Why loyalty pricing matters to small businesses

✅ The risk of alienating long-term customers

✅ Real talk on rising SaaS costs vs. value received

✅ A reminder ...

Ever had a moment of panic when your website suddenly vanishes? In this episode, Charly explains what really happens when a website goes down — and how to handle it like a pro.

📌 You’ll learn:

✅ Common reasons websites go offline (DNS, server failure, attacks, expired domains)

✅ What to check before contacting support (screenshots, errors, network tests)

✅ How to clearly communicate the issue to your tech team

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Thinking of buying one of those "magic" dongles that promise global internet access without VPN fees? In this episode, Charly breaks down what a Decentralized Private Network (DPN) really is and why it might be too good to be true.

📌 You’ll learn:

✅ What a DPN is and how it compares to a VPN

✅ Why these devices can pose serious security and privacy risks

✅ How your bandwidth, data, and legal liability could b...

Most people just see a padlock in the browser and think, “Secure, cool.” But do you actually know what HTTPS does—or what happens when it’s broken, expired, or misconfigured?

In this episode, Charly explains how HTTPS works, what SSL certificates do behind the scenes, and why this protocol is critical for trust, security, and even search engine rankings.

📌 In this episode:

✅ What HTTPS is and how it protects your data

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Ever updated your website only to find your changes don’t show up? That’s caching in action — and it can speed up your site or totally wreck your user experience if you don’t manage it right.

In this episode, Charly explains caching from the ground up, covering browser, server, CDN, and even ISP-level caching. Learn how it works, where it can go wrong, and what you need to do to avoid the biggest pitfalls.

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If you’ve ever been told “that’s your private IP, not your public one” — or gotten mysteriously blocked from a site or app — your IP address is likely the culprit.

In this episode, Charly breaks down what IP addresses are, the different types, and why they still matter (even if you never mess with them yourself).

📌 In this episode:

✅ What IP addresses do and how they route your data

✅ IPv4 vs IPv6 — and why we’re runni...

Ever changed a domain setting and wondered why your emails vanished or your website stopped showing the right version? This episode breaks down the real reasons behind DNS propagation delays and what you can do to avoid disaster.

📌 In this episode, Charly explains:

✅ What DNS propagation really is (hint: it's not instant)

✅ Why your changes take time to spread across the internet

✅ What TTL (Time to Live) means and...

Confused by tech jargon like DNS, resolvers, or name servers? You're not alone—and that's exactly why Charly breaks it all down in plain English. In this episode, she demystifies the Domain Name System and shows why it's essential for running a reliable, secure business online.

📌 In this practical walkthrough, Charly explains:

✅ What DNS really does (and why it’s like GPS for your website)

✅ Why DNS issues cau...