If you're running a WordPress site, this episode is your wake-up call. Charly drops a timely reminder about why keeping your WordPress, plugins, and themes updated is non-negotiable for security and functionality.

📌 In this short but powerful episode, Charly shares:

✅ Why weekly updates (at minimum) are critical

✅ When to trust automated updates — and when to be cautious

✅ How outdated premium plugins can become major vulnerabilities

✅ What to do if you stop paying for plugin licenses

✅ Why talking to your tech team about update policies matters

🔗 Managing updates can be daunting — but it’s much easier (and safer) than it used to be. If you’re overwhelmed, Charly’s got solutions you can DIY or get help with.

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About the Author Charly Leetham

Charly Leetham has been in technology for over 40 years - from earning her amateur radio license at 13 to founding and running Ask Charly Leetham, a digital services business serving small businesses worldwide. After losing $1 million in a franchise failure, she rebuilt from scratch and has kept her business running for nearly two decades through skill, systems, and relentless practicality.

She hosts the podcast Rise and Shine - Your Business Tech Boost with Charly Leetham and speaks about what it actually takes to build businesses that work and last - not just look good on paper.

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