Monitoring Definitions
How Much Downtime Is Acceptable?
TL;DRDowntime happens when your site or service is unavailable. Planned downtime is okay, but unplanned downtime is bad news. Different industries have different standards for acceptable downtime. For example, eCommerce aims for 99.9% uptime. Use monitoring tools to keep downtime low and your customers happy.
January 27 2025
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Why Monitoring
Is Uptime Really Worth the Cost?
TL;DR:Okay, in a nutshell, uptime is the amount of time that your system is operational. Why is that important, anyway? You lose trust and money when your website or services are unavailable. Consequently, uptime is crucial for your organization. Uptime investment is similar to reputational
January 27 2025
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How to
How Can I Check to See if a Website Is Down?
TL;DRIn today’s digital era, websites are vital for everyone. However, website downtime can cause frustration and confusion. Knowing how to check if a website is down is crucial for maintaining your online presence. Whether you’re managing a business, working in tech, or just curious, understanding
February 19 2025
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How to
How Can I Be Notified When a Website Down?
TL;DRWant to know the moment your website crashes so you don’t lose money or customers? Use real-time alerts and monitoring tools that notify you via email, SMS, or push notifications. Choose a reliable tool, set up multiple alert channels, and automate responses for quicker fixes.
November 26 2024
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Monitoring Definitions
What Is a Status Page Used For?
TL;DRA status page is like a real-time update hub for users to check if a service is running smoothly or facing issues. It boosts transparency and builds trust, keeping users in the loop during outages. By using clear status indicators, incident histories, and expected resolution
February 19 2025
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How to
How Can I Monitor My Website Performance?
Every website is different, with different needs. You need to cater for these differences when you are choosing which website performance monitoring tool will monitor your site effectively. Some website performance monitoring services are general purpose and can monitor the performance of any type of
February 19 2025
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Monitoring Definitions
What Is Website Performance Monitoring?
TL;DRYo, let's cut to the chase: Website performance monitoring is like the ultimate health check for your online space. Want your site fast, always up, and smooth on any screen? That’s where this magic kicks in. It’s about making sure your digital hangout spot doesn’t
January 27 2025
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Programming
What Is Rubber Duck Debugging?
The rubber ducky debugging method became popular and used after the book 'The Pragmatic Programmer' written by Andrew Hunt and David Thomas in 1999. The book is about computer programming and software engineering. In the book, analogies and short stories are frequently used to make
January 27 2025
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How to
How Do I Monitor Website Availability?
TL;DRMost people ask what tools to use to continuously monitor website availability. The most common questions we encounter are: 'How do I monitor downtime ?' and 'What tools should I use to monitor website availability ?' If you own or work on a website, it
January 27 2025
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