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,...
Mar 1, 2014 | Domain Names
Your domain name is probably the least expensive component of your Internet presence. Amazingly, it is one of the most important! Your domain names are annually renewed and paid for just like your property taxes – if it lapses someone else can obtain it and use...
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...
Jan 1, 2014 | Technical Help
E-Commerce is selling a product or service on the Internet. It usually requires credit card processing that is provided by a third-party website (called a shopping cart) that can be accessed from your website. The shopping cart accumulates the items for the...
Oct 1, 2013 | Email, Scams & Spoofs
Last month we talked about the mysterious (to most people anyway) CLOUD. Although we’ve heard tons about it to date, it is worth reminding ourselves of one of the worst problems lurking in every Internet nook and crabby: MALWARE. There are many common internet...
Aug 1, 2013 | Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Technical Help, WordPress
CharlesWorks continues to grow as we welcome a new member to our team. Please welcome Michael Cole of Greenfield! Beyond web technology, Mike’s interests include reading novels, singing, watching movies, and spending time with his wife and two sons. He likes to...
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:...
Dec 1, 2011 | Domain Names, Email
Ten seconds is what I have to get your attention. When you browse the web, you are there for a purpose, looking for a particular service or for information. Typically, you do your search and land on an impressive, expensive looking site with beautiful graphics moving...
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....
Jul 1, 2011 | Technical Help, Web Hosting, WordPress
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 run, maintaining your company’s connection...
Feb 1, 2011 | Web Hosting
Drip, drip, drip. The early morning rain was usually very calming, but this morning the sound was coming from inside my bedroom. For the last three days the water had been leaking through the ceiling and the continuous dripping was starting to drive me insane. I tried...
Jan 1, 2011 | Technical Help
Pay Per Click is simple. It means you pay, when you get a click. It is a form of internet advertising where a person “clicks” on your ad and is delivered to your website. With Pay Per Click (PPC), your business runs an ad on a search engine, and you pay...
Dec 1, 2010 | Domain Names, Web Hosting, WordPress
While some of you might be doing some last minute Holiday shopping, we have a tip to share with you. If you know anyone who is looking to set up a website, please do not do it through Santa! He may be a jolly good fellow, but he’s getting old and he’s just...
