Website downtime, slow loading pages, and hidden server errors can quickly erode trust, cost you revenue, and damage your brand. To prevent small problems from turning into big losses, monitoring the right metrics is essential. Here’s what you should be tracking—and why.

1. Uptime

Uptime is the percentage of time your website is available to visitors. Even “99% uptime” means over 7 hours of downtime per month—a risk for any business. With Watchman Tower (WT), you receive instant alerts if your website becomes inaccessible, so you can act before your users or Google notices.

2. Response Time

How fast does your website respond to a user’s request? Slow response times lead to higher bounce rates and lower SEO rankings. Monitoring your response times helps you detect slowdowns before they impact your users’ experience.

3. HTTP Status Codes

Every visit triggers an HTTP response. By tracking codes like 200 (OK), 404 (Not Found), or 500 (Server Error), you get early warning when something breaks or when pages are missing.

4. SSL Certificate Status

Expired or invalid SSL certificates not only scare away users (“Not Secure” warning) but can also get your site de-ranked in search results. WT automatically monitors your certificate expiry dates and notifies you before it’s too late.

5. Server Resource Usage (Combine with Website Monitoring for Maximum Insight)

Sometimes, your website slows down due to underlying server issues—like high CPU, memory, or disk usage. Watchman Tower doesn’t just monitor your website from the outside; with built-in server monitoring, you can see what’s happening on your infrastructure in real-time.

Example: If your site gets slow alerts and WT shows high server CPU, you know it’s an infrastructure problem—not just web code.

6. Ping & Network Performance

Global users may experience latency or connectivity issues. WT tracks ping times and packet loss from multiple regions, so you know if your site is globally accessible and fast.

7. Key Service Monitoring (APIs, Email, etc.)

For SaaS and complex websites, APIs and background services are just as critical as the main page. Watchman Tower can monitor any endpoint—API, mail server, or payment gateway—to ensure all vital services are healthy.

Why Monitor Both Website and Server?

Many issues look like “website problems” but are actually server-side: CPU spikes, memory leaks, or failing disks. By combining WT’s website and server monitoring, you get a complete picture—from external uptime to internal health. This means faster troubleshooting, less downtime, and a smoother user experience.

Start Monitoring in Minutes

Getting started with Watchman Tower is easy. Add your website and (optionally) connect your server for integrated monitoring. You’ll receive real-time alerts via Email, Slack, and Push Notifications—so you’re always the first to know.

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