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How to Create a Public Status Page That Builds Trust
Marcus Rodriguez
2025-11-28
8 min read
During an outage, silence destroys trust. A status page shows customers you're on it.
Why Every SaaS Needs a Status Page
When your service goes down, customers have one question: "Is it just me?" A status page answers that instantly and reduces support ticket volume by up to 60%.
Key Elements
- Overall status indicator: Green/Yellow/Red at a glance
- Component breakdown: API, Dashboard, Auth, etc.
- Incident history: Shows you're transparent
- Subscribe option: Let users opt-in for updates
Launch your status page in minutes
Pulsx includes hosted status pages on all plans.
Create Status Page →Best Practices
1. Update regularly during incidents. Even "investigating" is better than silence.
2. Host externally. If your servers are down, your status page should still be up.
3. Be honest. Downplaying issues backfires. Transparency builds long-term trust.