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How to Install ConfigServer & Firewall on a Virtualmin Box
Learn how to enhance your Virtualmin server’s security by installing ConfigServer Security & Firewall (CSF). This comprehensive guide walks you through each step, from installing necessary tools to removing redundant security software like Fail2Ban and FirewallD. With CSF, you’ll enjoy a more streamlined and robust security setup, simplifying server management and boosting protection.
Understanding Email Delays and Attachments
Understanding email delays and attachment issues can reduce frustration. At CharlesWorks, we separate email and web servers to enhance reliability. Learn why delays occur and how to mitigate them, including tips for handling large attachments and improving connectivity.
The Core of CharlesWorks: Valuing Our Clients
Since founding CharlesWorks in June 1998, I’ve always believed in the importance of our clients. A sign in our office perfectly encapsulates this philosophy: “Our web clients are the most important people who contact us. They are not dependent on us. We are dependent on them…” This article explores how this philosophy shapes our approach and commitment to our clients.
Unfair Big Business Email Monopoly
I’ve been involved with email since its early days and have seen small companies like CharlesWorks unfairly penalized by large providers like Google, Microsoft, and Verizon. These giants rate-limit and block emails from small servers, putting us at a severe disadvantage. The solution isn’t to block servers but to filter spam into appropriate folders. Federal legislation is needed to ensure fair treatment for all U.S.-based email servers.
CleanTalk: The Best Security and AntiSpam Plugin Used by CharlesWorks
CleanTalk is an indispensable security and anti-spam plugin for CharlesWorks. It offers ease of use, effective spam protection, and comprehensive security features. The exceptional support from CleanTalk’s team ensures our sites remain secure. As trusted partners, we proudly promote CleanTalk through our affiliate program, benefiting both our clients and our business. Discover why CleanTalk is a trusted tool in our web development arsenal.
CharlesWorks Watching the Solar Eclipse Here in Peterborough NH
In this delightful recount, Charles shares the excitement and unexpected turns of attempting to witness the solar eclipse from Peterborough, NH. Despite initial plans to travel for a perfect view, traffic forecasts and work commitments led to an improvised viewing setup at home. With creativity and a bit of DIY, Charles, alongside Susan and Evan, managed to enjoy the eclipse safely. This article captures not just the celestial phenomenon but also the sense of community and adaptability in facing the unexpected.
Fixing Stopped Clam Service in DirectAdmin on CentOS 7
This article details a step-by-step guide on resolving intermittent issues with the Clam Antivirus service stopping on a CentOS 7 server. It emphasizes the importance of ClamAV for server security, provides detailed instructions for manual service restarts, and differentiates between DirectAdmin settings. Read this to help with fixing stopped Clam service.
Boosting Web Traffic and Visibility using Yoast SEO
In this detailed guide, we delve into the intricacies of utilizing the Yoast SEO plugin to elevate your website’s search engine rankings and boost online visibility. Drawing on years of experience and previous writings on the broader scope of SEO, this article offers a rare, hands-on walkthrough for optimizing WordPress sites. It starts with an essential overview of SEO’s significance in the digital era—highlighting its role as a critical tool for attracting visitors and converting them into loyal followers or customers. From setting the stage with the correct WordPress editor settings to mastering the Yoast SEO tabs for both SEO and readability improvements, this guide covers every step in detail. Practical tips on enhancing your content strategy, including the strategic use of drafts and backdated posts, are provided to fill in content gaps and maintain a steady content flow, crucial for search engine recognition and audience engagement.
Fixing WP Super Cache and WPtouch Integration
In this guide, we tackle the integration issue and fixing conflicts between WP Super Cache and WPtouch plugins, crucial for WordPress site optimization. Starting with enabling Mobile Device Support in WP Super Cache, we move through updating Rejected User Agents, including additional user agents, clearing cached pages, ensuring plugin compatibility, and disabling WPtouch support in WP Super Cache for Pro users. This step-by-step process aims to fix compatibility issues, preventing the serving of cached desktop pages to mobile devices, thus ensuring a seamless browsing experience for all visitors while leveraging the performance benefits of caching plugins.
