Step 1: Identify Your Critical Endpoints

The first step is to identify which parts of your website or API are mission-critical. Ask yourself, “What features or services are essential for my users to access?” For example, if you run an e-commerce site, you’ll want to monitor key endpoints like the product listing, shopping cart, and checkout pages. For SaaS platforms, this might be the login page, main dashboard, and API access points.

Pro Tip: Start with endpoints that directly impact the user experience. If one of these goes down, you’ll likely hear about it from your users—and not in a good way.

Step 2: Think About Traffic Patterns

Once you’ve identified the most important endpoints, think about when these endpoints are most active. If your website gets the most traffic during specific times, prioritize monitoring during these peak hours. For instance, if you have a global audience, you’ll need monitoring coverage across different time zones.

Monotiq makes this easy with checks from up to seven global locations, ensuring you’re covered no matter where or when your users log in.

Step 3: Evaluate Your Resources

If you’re on a limited budget or just starting out, consider what resources you have for monitoring. Monotiq offers a Forever Free plan that includes up to 10 monitors, so even if you’re just beginning, you can cover the essentials without cost. This is great for testing out uptime monitoring and gaining insights into your app’s performance without breaking the bank.

Step 4: Start Small and Scale Up

One of the best pieces of advice for beginners is to start small and scale up. Begin with the most important endpoints, then expand as your needs and resources grow. By starting with a few monitors, you’ll gain valuable data on how your app performs and be in a better position to add more complex monitoring over time.

Step 5: Regularly Review and Adjust

As your app evolves, so will your monitoring needs. Periodically review which endpoints are being monitored and adjust based on user behavior and feedback. With Monotiq’s real-time alerts, you’ll get notified as soon as an issue arises, helping you keep tabs on your app’s health and ensure the best experience for your users.

By following these steps, you can establish a solid foundation for uptime monitoring that covers the essentials without overwhelming you. Monotiq makes it easy to get started, so you can keep your app running smoothly from day one.