Comparing Synthetic Monitoring and Manual Checks for Website Availability
Why Your Website Availability Check Method Matters When a website goes down, the first question is usually whether the problem is local or widespread. The way you answer that question depends on the tools and methods you use. Two common approaches are synthetic monitoring and manual availability checks. Each has its own strengths, and knowing when to rely on one over the other can save time and reduce frustration. What Is Synthetic Monitoring? Synthetic monitoring uses au