Jan 22, 2021 | Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Spam, Technical Help, Web Hosting, WordPress
I cannot begin to tell you how many people believe that once their website is done they are “all set”. Many think they don’t have to do anything more to it once it is out there live. While that may seem true in that moment, there is still much that...
Nov 15, 2020 | Technical Help, Web Hosting, WordPress
Every piece of popular software gets updated over time. PHP is no different. PHP 7.4 is the latest version of PHP 7 at the time of this writing. It was originally rolled out November 28, 2019 and will receive security support until November 28, 2022. It also appears...
Aug 6, 2020 | Technical Help, Web Hosting, WordPress
It’s important to keep your website secure! CharlesWorks uses DirectAdmin on most of its Linux based servers. The latest PHP versions offer the best security. The later versions also offer better speed as well. The CharlesWorks web servers are optimized to keep...
Jan 1, 2020 | Domain Names, Technical Help, Web Hosting, WordPress
CharlesWorks uses Let’s Encrypt to provide SSL (Secure Socket Layers) for your web presence! Note: On websites hosted after January 1, 2020, CharlesWorks automatically offers the FREE Let’s Encrypt encryption service to offer SSL certificates for sites...
Dec 12, 2019 | Domain Names, Email, Q & A, Scams & Spoofs, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Spam, Web Hosting, WordPress
Even though advertising is essential for any business, a referral from another client is usually the best. The staff here have decades of networking and experience with other businesses in the community. Please think of CharlesWorks as your trusted business resource....
Sep 1, 2014 | Domain Names, Email, Q & A, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Technical Help, Web Hosting, WordPress
The summer is coming to a close, and you know what’s next: the Holidays! We would like to get a jump on the season of thanks by letting you know how much we appreciate your continued patronage. Thanks to faithful web clients like yourself, CharlesWorks has seen...
Aug 1, 2014 | Domain Names, Email, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Web Hosting
Seven questions to ask your potential provider! If you or your business has an online presence, a crucial part of the whole web presence is deciding who will host your website. The web hoster provides the web space. It also manages the servers on which your site will...
Jul 1, 2014 | Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Web Hosting, WordPress
A website is used for communicating information to a large number of viewers. It is important that everything functions properly – buttons, links, etc. As long as it works, that’s all that matters, right? Well, what about how it looks? Most of us have heard the...
Jun 1, 2014 | Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Web Hosting, WordPress
Does your website need a review? Like most businesses, you have a website. Well, that’s great! However, is your website up to date? Do you think you even need to update your website? Whether your customers have just found you for the first time, or are returning...
May 1, 2014 | Web Hosting
The CharlesWorks team has acquired a fresh face this month and would like to welcome its newest addition Wesley Baird. Wesley is a graduate of Keene State College this year, receiving both his Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and an Associate in Arts. On the side,...
Feb 1, 2014 | Web Hosting
Steven Lotkowski is our latest addition to the CharlesWorks Team. Formerly of Colts Neck, New Jersey Steve has a passion for hardware and the many remarkable feats it helps us accomplish in our everyday live. From your everyday smart phone to reusable rocket ships...
Mar 1, 2013 | Email, Technical Help, Web Hosting
I thought I’d take a few minutes to mention changes that have been happening with increasing frequency on the Internet regarding email. One of the typical calls we get from our web clients contains the following dialogue: “My email had been working just...
Feb 1, 2012 | Web Hosting
There is a lot of hype out there about what we now commonly refer to online as “Social Networking.” Many wonder if it’s really “social” or if it’s even good “networking”. That leads many business people to real question:...
Nov 1, 2011 | Web Hosting
Anyone can put a new transmission in a car. Anyone can wire a new house for electricity. Anyone can file taxes for a large corporation. Given enough research and guts this might be true. However, a good car mechanic has years of practice and training, as does a good...
Oct 1, 2011 | Domain Names, Web Hosting
We’ve heard many say they are affected by what they refer to as a continued decline in the economy. We are seeing more and more do it yourself ads in nearly every field of expertise. This appears to be true in website and web services industry as well....