Today, on Black Friday, CharlesWorks proudly launches the Small Site Terms of Service Special Deal. This long-anticipated offering is the result of years of development and client conversations. It’s tailored for small businesses and individual entrepreneurs, making web services more accessible and budget-friendly. The deal includes affordable hosting at $19.99 per month, a development cost cap of $600, and flexible financing options at a 1.5% monthly interest rate. Clients also benefit from secure domain names for $15 annually and user-friendly website features. Additional costs for changes are transparent and fair, charged by the minute. This launch reflects our commitment to bridging the technical gap for our clients, offering them high-quality, accessible web services. We’re excited to help clients establish or enhance their online presence, empowering them to succeed in the digital world.
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Understanding WordPress’s xmlrpc.php File and Navigating Potential Misuse
This article dives into the potential misuse of WordPress’s xmlrpc.php file, a feature that allows for remote procedure calls. While it can be handy for various tasks, it can also be exploited for malicious purposes. The piece further discusses how to protect your site, including the option to disable the feature if not in use, and how to respond to possible “bug bounty” phishing requests related to this feature.
The Web Development Maze: Family or Friends vs Professionals
This article explores the decision-making process when it comes to website design and development – hiring a professional web developer or relying on a tech-savvy family member or friend. It discusses the pros and cons of each option, considering factors like technical proficiency, project timeline, work quality, relationship dynamics, and future support. The piece emphasizes the importance of careful consideration in choosing the right path for web development.
Saving Money on Your Electric: PSNH/Eversource Electric Bill
Many costs for energy have risen in recent months. Here in the Northeast our electric bills just suffered a 110% hike. The change was this: OLD RATE pre 8/1/2022: 10.669¢ per kWh (kilo or thousand watt hours) NEW RATE post 7/31/2022: 22.566¢ per kWh I operate...
Important Update Regarding Billing and Rates
We all hate when prices go up. And we all know they seldom go down again. As stated in CharlesWorks policies, prices are subject to change without notice. Going on 25 Years in Business You don't get to stay in business as long as CharlesWorks has without three things:...
Getting Through a Pandemic Together
A July 4th note from Charles Here we are at the 4th of July of 2021 already! The loss of life suffered in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic was horrendous. Yet there are people who still do not think in terms of helping their fellow citizens - and themselves -...
Web Maintenance Explained
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 needs to happen and...
PHP notifications in the WordPress dashboard
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...
How to Choose or Update which PHP version my Website uses
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 your...
How to use Let’s Encrypt for SSL on your Website
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 hosted on our...