Follow these best practices to get the most from WebMon:
1. Use Descriptive Names
- Include environment (Production, Staging)
- Include the purpose (Main Website, API, Admin Panel)
- Example:
Production - Main Website
2. Organize with Tags
- Create tags by environment, client, or project
- Makes filtering and reporting easier
- Helps with team organization
3. Set Appropriate Check Intervals
- Critical sites: 1-5 minutes
- Regular sites: 5-15 minutes
- Save resources on less critical monitors
4. Configure Smart Alerts
- Enable notifications for relevant events
- Set appropriate thresholds
- Use cooldown periods to avoid spam
5. Use Maintenance Windows
- Schedule during deployments
- Prevents false alerts during updates
- Add notes for team awareness
6. Monitor Key Pages
- Homepage
- Login/authentication endpoints
- Critical API endpoints
- Payment/checkout pages
7. Monitor SSL Certificates
- Enable SSL monitoring for HTTPS sites
- Set expiry alerts for 30 days before
- Prevent certificate expiration surprises