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 31, 2025
Should You Be Using IndexNow to Get Your Website Listed Faster? (2025/598)

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:

âś… What IndexNow is and how it works

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

âś… How to enable IndexNow on WordPress using SmartCrawl Pro

âś… Whether this will actually help your website get indexed faster

✅ Why you still need to be cautious even if it’s “free”

đź”—Charly recommends the WPMUDev Suite of Tools
https://askcharlyleetham.com/likes/wpmudev

This is an affiliate link and Charly will receive a commission if you purchase from it.

🛡️ Pro Tip: Always verify your sources, especially if you’re using AI to research SEO tools.

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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.

00:03:54
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.

00:04:34
Is Your Website’s Privacy Policy Actually Protecting You — Or Putting You at Risk? (2025/602)

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.

📌 In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ Why “boilerplate” privacy policies don’t cut it anymore

✅ What international laws like GDPR, CCPA, and Australia’s Privacy Act require

âś… How your privacy policy protects your business from complaints and lawsuits

âś… Which platforms (like Stripe and PayPal) require a published policy

đź”— Need help writing a compliant privacy policy? Start here: https://askcharlyleetham.com/likes/privacy

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

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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 03, 2025
What Should You Do If BitLocker Locks You Out of Your Own Computer? (2025/601)

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

âś… How to check if it's enabled on your PC

âś… Where to find your recovery key

âś… What chipsets support automatic unlocking

âś… What to do before you enable BitLocker manually

âś… Why password managers matter when disaster strikes

đź”— Microsoft Device Recovery Link:

https://account.microsoft.com/devices

🛡 Don’t wait until it's too late — back up your BitLocker key and know how to get it.

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