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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) purposes.
✅ How to integrate a directory into your membership site so only members can view or edit profiles.
✅ Key considerations — like privacy, profile data security, user permissions, and how searchable you want the directory to be.
✅ Why planning the member experience is critical before choosing any tools or setting up systems.
Adding a member directory can be a fantastic feature for community-building, but it needs thoughtful setup to protect your members and your site’s reputation.
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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.
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.
Is that “WAF” checkbox on your hosting plan worth paying for? In this episode, Charly demystifies Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) — what they do, how they work, and whether your business actually needs one.
📌 You’ll learn:
✅ The difference between regular firewalls and WAFs
✅ How WAFs protect your site from login attacks, form abuse, and malicious requests
✅ The pros and cons of software, appliance, and cloud-based WAFs
✅ Why plugins alone may not be enough to secure your website
✅ When a WAF is a smart investment — and when it might be overkill
🔗 Try Cloudflare's free WAF here:
https://www.cloudflare.com/plans/
(Charly receives a commission for purchases made from this link)
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Email marketing platforms are slashing or removing free plans — and it’s not just “greed.” In this episode, Charly breaks down the real reasons behind the shift and offers practical alternatives for small businesses, side hustlers, and local clubs who still need to build and maintain a list.
📌 In this episode, you'll learn:
✅ Why free tiers are vanishing across major email platforms
✅ The economic and technical reasons driving this change
✅ How regulation and spam filtering standards play a role
✅ Low-cost alternatives like list-holding, form tools, and pay-as-you-go credits
✅ Strategies for rare senders who don’t want monthly fees
🔗 Explore email alternatives like Amazon SES or Mailgun for credit-based sending
(Charly receives a commission for purchases made from this link)
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