The Pulsx Blog

Insights on uptime monitoring, reliability engineering, and building resilient systems.

How to Monitor Website Uptime in 2026: The Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about website uptime monitoring in 2026. From choosing tools to setting up alerts, this guide covers it all.

Jan 6, 202610 min read

FeaturedComparison

UptimeRobot vs Pulsx: Which Uptime Monitor is Right for You?

An honest comparison of UptimeRobot and Pulsx. We break down pricing, features, and reliability to help you choose the right monitor.

Jan 4, 20268 min read

FeaturedProduct

Announcing Pulsx v2: The Future of Uptime Monitoring

Today we're launching Pulsx v2 with a completely redesigned dashboard, 60-second checks, and multi-region verification. Here's what's new.

Jan 15, 20255 min read

FeaturedTutorial

SSL Monitoring Best Practices for 2025

Learn how to set up proper SSL certificate monitoring and never face an expiry emergency again. We cover automation, alerts, and renewal strategies.

Jan 10, 20258 min read

Guide

5 Signs Your Website Needs Better Monitoring

Are you finding out about downtime from customers? These 5 warning signs mean your monitoring strategy needs an upgrade.

Jan 2, 20266 min read

Tutorial

The Complete Guide to API Monitoring in 2026

APIs power modern applications. Learn how to monitor REST and GraphQL APIs for uptime, latency, and correctness.

Dec 28, 202512 min read

Engineering

Why 60-Second Monitoring Matters: The Math Behind Check Intervals

A 5-minute check interval means up to 5 minutes of undetected downtime. Here's why faster checks save money.

Dec 22, 20255 min read

Business

How Downtime Costs E-Commerce Sales: A Data-Driven Analysis

Every minute of downtime costs money. See real numbers on how outages impact conversion rates, SEO, and customer trust.

Dec 18, 20257 min read

Tutorial

Setting Up Webhook Alerts for Real-Time Website Monitoring

Step-by-step guide to integrating uptime alerts with webhooks. Get notified anywhere you need.

Dec 12, 20255 min read

Comparison

Free vs Paid Uptime Monitors: What You're Really Missing

Free monitoring tools have limits. Understand what you sacrifice and when it makes sense to upgrade.

Dec 5, 20256 min read

Tutorial

How to Create a Public Status Page That Builds Trust

A status page is your best communication tool during incidents. Learn how to set one up and use it effectively.

Nov 28, 20258 min read

Guide

Website Performance Monitoring Best Practices for 2026

Beyond uptime: monitor page speed, Core Web Vitals, and user experience to keep your site fast and competitive.

Nov 20, 20259 min read

Engineering

How We Reduced False Positives by 99%

False alarms waste developer time and create alert fatigue. Here's how our multi-region verification engine ensures you only get real alerts.

Jan 5, 20256 min read

Guide

Monitoring Microservices: A Complete Guide

Microservices introduce complexity. Learn strategies for monitoring distributed systems, service dependencies, and cascading failures.

Dec 20, 202412 min read

Design

Designing Effective Status Pages

Your status page is the face of your reliability. Learn how to design status pages that build trust and keep users informed during incidents.

Dec 15, 20247 min read

Operations

Building an Incident Response Playbook

When things go wrong, you need a plan. This guide walks through creating an incident response playbook for your engineering team.

Dec 10, 202410 min read