May 2014

05/28/2014

Website Monitoring Basics 101

Here at the Alertra blog we talk about things like uptime, web hooks, DNS, and other terms that the average Joe may not be familiar with. It goes without saying that in navigating the world of website monitoring, you kind of have to learn a second language and understanding the benefits of what such a service can offer can be hard if you don't know what you're reading about. For those of you who are interested in website monitoring services but just don't understand why you need a website monitor, why they are so important, or what certain terms and words mean, this post is for you…

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05/21/2014

Just How Reliable is Your Web Host?

Your web host may boast an uptime ratio of 99.9 percent, but it's just a number. Where is the proof behind that figure? After all, anyone can come up with an imaginary figure and place it on the front of their hosting services page for all of the world to see. The question is, regardless of what your hosting provider is or is not willing to tell you, how do you know how reliable their service really is?

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05/19/2014

Protecting Your Site and Your Profits with Website Monitoring Service

The world of ecommerce has become quite cutthroat in our modern age. While you may have something unique to offer, so do your competitors and those competitors will stop at nothing to get the majority of the market share.

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05/19/2014

Website Monitoring: Why Your Job Doesn't End with the Launch of Your Site

Your site has been designed. The content has been perfectly optimized for SEO. All of the links are functioning properly and everything is in place. It is finally time to launch. If you think your job is over, you're sorely mistaken. Because while your site may be functioning perfectly now and all of your pages may be loading properly at the moment, you can bet that something will go wrong in the future and you have to be ready for it when it happens.

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05/19/2014

Five Website Monitoring Service Musts

When you decide to invest in website monitoring services, and you most definitely should if you're serious about the success of your business, you need to realize that not all services are created equal. If you want to invest in the services of a quality website monitor, you need to know what you should be on the lookout for. Here are five things to look for and never settle on when it comes to choosing the website monitoring service that's right for you.

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05/19/2014

Paid Website Monitoring Service: The Best Things in Life Aren't Always Free

There's a saying that the best things in life are free, but that's not always the case. While there are indeed great things that you can get in life without paying a dime for them, website monitoring service just isn't one of them. Here's what you need to keep in mind if you've been considering a free website monitor to stay on top of your website downtime.

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05/13/2014

What Happens When Webizens Can't Comment

Those of us who are familiar with blogs and websites that allow us to give our two cents and place our comments on the pages of the site know just how empowering such an ability can be. Your voice can be heard by not only the webmasters, but by the masses. But what happens when a website's comments section isn't working as it should be? The masses are silenced. That's exactly what happened last month when Disqus's comments services went down, leaving the Twitter community abuzz.

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05/05/2014

How to Avoid Unnecessary Downtime, Costs, and Headaches When Changing Hosting Providers

Tip 1. Make Sure Themes and Software Are Supported

The last thing you want to do is switch your entire site over, get ready to go live, and discover that themes and software aren't supported by your new web host. Always check for compatibility before making a choice when choosing a new hosting provider.

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