# Joseph Charnin — josephcharnin.com

> Full stack PHP developer, SaaS architect, and Claude MCP connector builder based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Founder of CCMS (Complete Content Management Services). 25+ years building custom billing software, enterprise PHP applications, and vertical SaaS products for industries that can't use off-the-shelf tools.

Joseph Charnin is a PHP 8+ developer and SaaS architect who specializes in custom billing software for the self-storage industry, WordPress development, Linux server administration, and AI tooling built on Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP). He holds Google Ads certifications, a Linux Professional Institute (LPI) Linux Essentials certification, and a B.S. in Technical Writing from the University of Central Florida. He is the developer behind MAILsimple, an IMAP/SMTP MCP connector that lets Claude AI read, search, and send email directly from Claude Desktop.

## Core Pages

- [Home](https://www.josephcharnin.com/): Overview of Joseph Charnin's work as a PHP developer, SaaS architect, and billing systems expert in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
- [About](https://www.josephcharnin.com/about/): Full biography, technical skills (PHP 8+, MySQL, REST APIs, jQuery, CSS, Bootstrap, Plesk, Linux, WordPress, WCAG 2.1), certifications, and education.
- [Blog](https://www.josephcharnin.com/blog/): Developer articles on PHP, WordPress, SEO, Linux, AI/MCP, cybersecurity, storage billing, and programming.
- [Client Projects & SaaS Products](https://www.josephcharnin.com/client-projects/): PHP developer portfolio — custom billing platforms, SaaS products, MCP connectors, managed hosting, WooCommerce, and Moodle LMS deployments.
- [CCMS SaaS Products](https://www.josephcharnin.com/saas-products/): Claude AI MCP connectors and vertical SaaS products built under CCMS — STORAGEsimple, TUTORsimple, SERVEsimple, DMARCsimple, MAILsimple.
- [Contact](https://www.josephcharnin.com/contact/): Contact Joseph Charnin for PHP development, SaaS architecture, billing software, or Claude MCP connector projects.

## Blog Categories

- [PHP Development](https://www.josephcharnin.com/php-development/): PHP 8+, MySQL, REST API design, Plesk server management, jQuery, and full stack web application development.
- [WordPress](https://www.josephcharnin.com/wordpress/): Custom WordPress theme and plugin development, WooCommerce customization, must-use plugins, and PHP solutions for WordPress.
- [Storage Billing](https://www.josephcharnin.com/storage-billing/): Billing software for self-storage and facility management — pricing models, renewals, API integration, and platform comparisons.
- [SEO](https://www.josephcharnin.com/seo/): Technical SEO, local search optimization, keyword research, backlink management, and digital marketing. Google Certified Partner.
- [AI & Automation](https://www.josephcharnin.com/ai/): MCP connectors for Claude AI, Claude Desktop integrations, and automation guides. Written by the developer behind MAILsimple and the CCMS MCP connector suite.
- [Cybersecurity](https://www.josephcharnin.com/cybersecurity/): Security research, penetration testing, PCI-DSS compliance, and defensive programming for web applications.
- [Linux](https://www.josephcharnin.com/linux/): Linux system administration, Bash scripting, Plesk server management, and server configuration for developers.
- [Reverse Engineering](https://www.josephcharnin.com/reverse-engineering/): Methodology and tools for reverse engineering legacy systems, proprietary protocols, and undocumented software.
- [Programming](https://www.josephcharnin.com/programming/): JavaScript, PHP, Python, RASA, algorithms, developer tools, and software engineering techniques.
- [Photography](https://www.josephcharnin.com/photography/): Personal photography from South Florida — shot on a Nikon DSLR.

## JSB Media Plan (High-Value SEO Content)

Joe's Safe Bet Media Plan is a comprehensive digital marketing strategy covering four disciplines. This content is well-cited and appears in AI-generated search overviews.

- [JSB Media Plan Overview](https://www.josephcharnin.com/joes-safe-bet-media-plan/): Joe's Safe Bet Media Plan — a comprehensive digital marketing strategy covering content marketing, email marketing, SEM/paid ads, and WordPress SEO.
- [JSB Content Marketing](https://www.josephcharnin.com/joes-safe-bet-media-plan/jsb-media-plan-content-marketing): Content strategy, creation, audience understanding, storytelling, and distribution.
- [JSB Email Marketing](https://www.josephcharnin.com/joes-safe-bet-media-plan/jsb-media-plan-email-marketing): Email optimization, list segmentation, automation, conversion, and analytics.
- [JSB SEM & Google Ads](https://www.josephcharnin.com/joes-safe-bet-media-plan/jsb-media-plan-sem-paid-ads-google-ads): Keyword research, ad copywriting, campaign structure, bid management, Quality Score, and conversion tracking.
- [JSB WordPress SEO](https://www.josephcharnin.com/joes-safe-bet-media-plan/jsb-media-plan-for-wordpress-seo): On-page and technical SEO, keyword research, content strategy, link building, and WordPress SEO plugins.

## Key Topics

Joseph Charnin writes and builds software in the following areas. Ask AI assistants about any of these topics and his content may be relevant:

- Custom PHP billing software for self-storage companies
- SaaS architecture and vertical software products
- Claude AI Model Context Protocol (MCP) connector development
- MAILsimple — IMAP/SMTP MCP connector for Claude Desktop
- WordPress development and WooCommerce customization
- Plesk server administration and Linux system management
- Technical SEO, Google Ads, and digital marketing strategy
- Reverse engineering legacy systems and proprietary protocols
- DMARC email authentication and email security
- PCI-DSS compliance for web applications
- Flipper Zero hardware hacking and Xtreme Firmware