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🔄 Thinking about replacing a legacy system? It’s not as simple as hitting “upgrade.”
In this episode, Charly shares insights from a recent conversation about why legacy systems are so hard to change—and how to do it without breaking your business.
Learn how to:
đź“‹ Fully document all system inputs, outputs, and user journeys (clients, patients, students, etc.)
⚡ Assess whether a partial cutover is possible to minimise risk
🛑 Develop fallback processes in case the transition doesn’t go as planned
đź”— Ensure integration with existing workflows to avoid major disruptions
Migrating away from a long-standing system is complex, but proper planning and strategy can make all the difference. Listen now to avoid common pitfalls!
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Life is busy and there's just so many things to remember. What tools do you use to help you keep on top of ALL the things?
It's easy to react or respond quickly to messages and the like. It's better to do that mindfully. That's why I try to Practice The Pause.
Short answer: Yes — and here’s why.
In today’s episode, Charly explains why keeping your WordPress core and plugins updated is critical to your website’s security, performance, and longevity.
✅ You’ll learn:
- Why updates often contain vital security patches to protect your site from hackers
- How deprecation updates prevent your site from breaking as WordPress evolves
- Why functionality updates bring new features and improve compatibility
- How to manage updates safely (and why you should always have a backup!)
Charly also recommends trusted tools to make update management easier, including her preferred option from WPMU DEV:
👉 https://askcharlyleetham.com/likes/wpmudev
(Charly receives a small commission from sales via this link)
If you’ve been clicking “Remind me later” on your updates — this episode is a must-listen!
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Come and join me in playing the Gratitude Game.
Share in the comments below, one thing EACH DAY, that you're grateful for.
It can be as simple as "I'm grateful for being able to move my body" or "I'm grateful to have food to eat".
The idea is to remind ourselves, that no matter how difficult business (or life) gets, we have something to look forward to. I'll start
I'm grateful to have people around me who support me.
Need to keep your WordPress site out of Google search results — temporarily or permanently? In this quick tech tip, Charly shows you how to prevent indexing using the Site Visibility setting in WordPress.
✅ You’ll learn:
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Where to find the “Discourage search engines from indexing this site” option
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What this setting does and doesn’t do
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When to use this (e.g. during development, staging, or pre-launch)
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Why this isn’t a foolproof long-term SEO strategy
If you're building or testing your site and want to keep it private from search engines, this episode is a must-hear.
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