QR codes are everywhere — from menus to payments to marketing campaigns — but are they still safe?
In this episode, Charly explores the surprising security risks tied to QR code usage and shares smart ways businesses can protect their brand and their customers.
📌 You’ll discover:
✅ The real reason QR codes exploded in use (hint: not just the pandemic)
✅ How fake QR codes (quishing) trick customers into giving up personal data
✅ Steps to prevent sticker tampering and spoofed redirects
✅ How to brand and secure your QR codes effectively
✅ Why HTTPS links and regular audits are essential
🔗 Use Canva or other design tools to brand your QR codes for security and trust.
🛡️ Tip for users: Check the URL before clicking — don’t scan blindly!
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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?
QR codes are everywhere — from menus to payments to marketing campaigns — but are they still safe?
In this episode, Charly explores the surprising security risks tied to QR code usage and shares smart ways businesses can protect their brand and their customers.
📌 You’ll discover:
✅ The real reason QR codes exploded in use (hint: not just the pandemic)
✅ How fake QR codes (quishing) trick customers into giving up personal data
✅ Steps to prevent sticker tampering and spoofed redirects
✅ How to brand and secure your QR codes effectively
✅ Why HTTPS links and regular audits are essential
🔗 Use Canva or other design tools to brand your QR codes for security and trust.
🛡️ Tip for users: Check the URL before clicking — don’t scan blindly!
📢 Join the discussion in my community: https://askcharlyleetham.locals.com
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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.
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:
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🛡️ Pro tip: Don’t rely solely on your form — include clickable phone numbers, emails, and social media contacts too.
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