Ask Charly Leetham
Science & Tech • Business
Our goal is to assist small to medium business owners use the power of the Internet as an avenue to market their organisations in an appropriate and cost-effective manner.

We assist small businesses to define and refine their processes, plan and build their web presence using current and emerging technologies.

We provide ongoing support and advice to assist businesses to
maintain and grow a crucial path to market and focus on growing your business
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August 03, 2025
What Does a CDN Really Do, and Why Should You Use One for Your Website? (2025/570)

Confused by SEO tips telling you to "just install a CDN"? Wondering what a Content Delivery Network actually does for your website speed and performance? In this episode, Charly breaks down CDNs in plain English—no tech degree required.

📌 Here’s what you’ll learn:

✅ What a CDN is and how it distributes static content across the globe

✅ How CDNs reduce website load times and boost SEO

✅ Why caching and compression matter (and how to manage them)

✅ Free and paid CDN options like Cloudflare and Amazon CloudFront

🛡️ Extra perks like bot filtering, traffic protection, and free SSL

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February 22, 2024
Remembering All The Things - Daily Dose Of Business Inspiration (2024/47)

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?

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February 21, 2024
Practice The Pause - Daily Dose Of Business Inspiration (2024/46)

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.

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February 20, 2024
Setting Boundaries Is Good For Business - Daily Dose Of Business Inspiration (2024/45)

Boundaries are important in life. Today we look at what that means in business.

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April 30, 2024
The Gratitude Game!

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.

September 17, 2025
Is a Broken Contact Form Silently Killing Your Business Leads? (2025/608)

Your contact form might be working against you — without you even knowing it.

In this episode, Charly dives into how broken contact forms can silently sabotage your business by blocking leads, frustrating potential clients, and destroying your brand credibility.

📌 You’ll learn:

✅ Why broken contact forms go unnoticed until it’s too late

✅ The common causes — outdated plugins, spam filters, poor mobile optimization

✅ How to prevent lost leads with simple tests and backups

✅ The tools and habits that keep your forms reliable and responsive

✅ Legal considerations when saving form submissions

🔗 Try Gravity Forms here:
https://askcharlyleetham.com/likes/gravityforms

(Charly receives a commission for purchases made from this link)

🛡️ Pro tip: Don’t rely solely on your form — include clickable phone numbers, emails, and social media contacts too.

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September 15, 2025
Should Your Small Business Use a Web Application Firewall (WAF)? (2025/607)

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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