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By Ask Charly LeethamTechnology
Rise and Shine: Your Dose Of Business Tech Inspiration episodes
- Why Should I Consider a Mail Marketing Provider and Not Just Email? (2025/497)
Sending a few emails from your Gmail might seem fine when you're just starting out—but if you're serious about marketing, growing your business, and staying out of spam folders, it's time to upgrade. That’s where a mail marketing provider comes in.
📌 In this episode, Charly unpacks:
✅ Why using your regular email account for mass sending can hurt your reputation
✅ The advantages of using a provider like better deliverability, list management, and compliance
✅ How email marketing platforms protect your domain reputation
✅ What to look for when choosing a platform for your needs
If you want your emails to actually land in inboxes (and not in spam), you need the right tools. This episode is a must-listen for anyone wanting to level up their email marketing strategy.
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11 min - How Do I Get My Website in Google Search Console? (2025/496)
If you want to appear in Google search results and keep track of how your site is performing, adding your domain to Google Search Console is non-negotiable. This powerful tool helps you monitor your site’s visibility, fix issues, and understand how Google sees your website.
📌 In this episode, Charly walks you through:
✅ The step-by-step process for adding your domain to Google Search Console
✅ The difference between domain property and URL prefix property
✅ How to verify ownership using DNS records
✅ What to expect after setup and where to find useful insights
Whether you're a beginner or just need a refresher, this episode is your go-to guide for getting started with one of Google's most important free tools.
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20 min - How To Check Broken Links On Non-WordPress Websites (2025/495)
Broken links can kill your site's credibility, frustrate visitors, and damage your SEO—but how do you find them if you’re not using WordPress? What if you're website is a HTML website or on Wix, Squarespace or Shopify? Fortunately, powerful tools like Google Search Console, Ahrefs, and SEMrush can help automate the process of identifying broken or dead links on any site.
📌 In this episode, Charly walks you through:
✅ How Google Search Console reports broken links
✅ Where to find crawl errors and link issues in Ahrefs and SEMrush
✅ The difference between internal and external broken links
✅ Why fixing broken links is crucial for SEO and user experience
🛠️ You’ll get a high-level view of automated broken link detection—so you can stay on top of your site's health and performance, even without WordPress.
📬 Whether you're setting up business email or launching a new website, understanding Wix DNS is key to a smooth setup.
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20 min - Where Do I Manage My DNS in WIX? (2025/494)
Need to update email records or point your domain to a new web host—but not sure where to do it in Wix? DNS management sounds complex, but finding and editing your DNS settings in Wix is more straightforward than you think.
📌 In this episode, Charly explains:
✅ Where to find your DNS and domain settings in your Wix dashboard
📬 Whether you're setting up business email or launching a new website, understanding Wix DNS is key to a smooth setup.
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7 min - Where Do I Find My Domain Records in Zoho Mail? (2025/493)
Trying to set up email or authenticate your domain in Zoho Mail but not sure where to start? Whether you're adding SPF, DKIM, or MX records, knowing where to find your domain records is step one.
📌 In this episode, Charly walks you through:
✅ How to access your DNS records section in Zoho Mail
💡 If you're setting up professional email or troubleshooting deliverability issues, this is a must-listen to get your records sorted right the first time.
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17 min - How Do I Set Up My Mail Records for Zoho Mail on My Domain with Wix? (2025/492)
Setting up Zoho Mail with your domain name on Wix can feel tricky—but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re launching a professional email address or switching providers, this episode walks you through the exact steps to get your DNS records configured correctly for reliable, secure email delivery.
📌 In this episode, Charly covers:
✅ Setting up the essential DNS records: MX, SPF, DKIM
✅ Where to update these records in your Wix account
✅ How to test that everything is working once you’ve finished
✅ Common mistakes to avoid so your emails don’t land in spam
⚙️ A must-listen for business owners, solopreneurs, or anyone looking to upgrade their email setup with Zoho while using Wix as their domain host.
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17 min - How Do I Add a DMARC Record and What Does It Do? (2025/491)
DMARC is your domain's shield against email spoofing and phishing—but many businesses still haven’t added it! If you want your emails to be trusted (and delivered), this episode is essential listening.
📌 In this episode, Charly breaks down:
✅ What a DMARC record is and how it protects your domain
✅ The relationship between SPF, DKIM, and DMARC
✅ How to generate and add your own DMARC record using free tools
✅ Common mistakes to avoid when publishing a DMARC policy
✅ What to monitor after it's live
💡 Read more here:
Demystifying DKIM and DMARC: Your Shields Against the Dreaded Email Spam
https://askcharlyleetham.com/12651/demystifying-dkim-and-dmarc-your-shields-against-the-dreaded-email-spam/
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17 min - How Can I Check My DNS Records to Make Sure My Email Is Authenticated? (2025/490)
Email authentication is critical for ensuring your messages land in inboxes—not spam folders. But how do you actually confirm everything is set up properly?
✅ In this episode, Charly shows you how to use MXToolbox to check your DNS records and verify that your SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records are in place and working.
🛠️ Learn how to:
* Run the right tests with MXToolbox
* Understand what each record does
* Interpret the results and fix common issues
* Know whether your domain is protected against spoofing
If you’ve ever wondered “Is my email really authenticated?”—this episode is for you. One simple tool gives you visibility into what mail servers and spam filters see. Don't skip it!
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12 min - How Do I Update My SPF Record to Use Google Workspace? (2025/489)
If you're using Google Workspace to send email from your domain, setting up your SPF (Sender Policy Framework) record properly is essential to prevent spoofing, improve email deliverability, and keep your messages out of the spam folder.
✅ In this episode, Charly walks through:
🛠️ The exact SPF value to add for Google Workspace
📌 The importance of updating an EXISTING SPF record in your DNS settings
⚠️ What to avoid—like having multiple SPF records
This step is often overlooked but makes a huge difference when it comes to email security and consistency. If you want to ensure your email is trusted, this episode is for you.
The record to ADD if you don't already have SPF entry in your DNS is:
v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all
If you have a SPF entry, edit the record and add the following before the ~all (or -all) at the end:
include:_spf.google.com
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11 min - How Do I Authenticate Google Workspace with DKIM? (2025/488)
If you're sending email through Google Workspace and want to improve deliverability, reduce spoofing, and stop your messages from ending up in spam—DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail) is a must. But how exactly do you enable DKIM for your domain?
✅ In this episode, Charly explains:
⚙️ How to enable DKIM in your Google Workspace admin console
🛠️ What DNS record you need to add (and how to find it)
🔍 How to check if DKIM is working correctly
If you're serious about your business emails reaching inboxes—not spam folders—this quick tip will help you lock it all in properly.
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14 min
About Rise and Shine: Your Dose Of Business Tech Inspiration
From the publisher's feed
Where small business tech meets plain English.
Charly Leetham brings decades of hands-on experience helping business owners harness technology - without drowning in jargon or wasting time on fluff. Whether you're a DIY'er trying to make sense of your website, emails, or software, or you just want to know if your IT team is talking sense, this podcast is for you. Each episode is packed with practical advice, real-world tips, and insights from the trenches.
If you've ever thought, "There’s gotta be a better way to do this tech stuff" - you’re right. Charly is here to show you how.