Website downtime happens to everyone. Whether it's due to server issues, traffic spikes, or scheduled maintenance, your website will inevitably experience some downtime. However, the key to minimizing its impact is knowing when it happens—immediately.
Why Uptime checking Matters
When your website goes down, every minute counts:
- Lost Revenue: For e-commerce sites, downtime directly translates to lost sales
- Damaged Reputation: Users who can't access your site may lose trust in your brand
- SEO Impacts: Prolonged or frequent downtime can negatively affect search rankings
Our Uptime checking service helps you stay ahead of these issues by providing instant alerts when your site becomes unavailable.
Setting Up Your First Monitor
Getting started with Uptime checking is easy:
- Create an account if you haven't already
- Click "Add Monitor" from your dashboard
- Enter your website URL (include https:// for secure sites)
- Choose a check interval (Free accounts can check every 5 minutes)
- Select your preferred alert method (Email or Telegram)
That's it! Your monitor will begin checking your site immediately.
Understanding the Dashboard
Once your monitor is set up, you'll see it appear on your dashboard with these key metrics:
- Current Status: Shows if your site is currently up or down
- Uptime Percentage: The percentage of time your site has been available
- Response Time: How long it takes for your site to respond
- Last Checked: When the most recent check occurred
Configuring Alert Settings
Alerts are the most critical aspect of Uptime checking. By default, you'll receive an alert as soon as we detect your site is down.
Best Practices
For the most effective monitoring:
- Monitor critical pages, not just your homepage
- Set appropriate check intervals based on your site's importance
- Configure multiple alert methods to ensure you never miss a notification
- Review your uptime reports weekly to identify patterns or recurring issues
Next Steps
Now that you have your first monitor set up, consider:
- Adding monitors for additional websites or critical API endpoints
- Setting up status pages for your team or customers
- Integrating with your existing DevOps workflows
- Upgrading to a paid plan for more frequent checks and additional features
Feel free to contact our support team if you have any questions about optimizing your monitoring setup!