DNS change monitoring for small business websites
Know when important DNS records change, helping you spot risky edits before they break your website or send visitors elsewhere.
DNS changes can break your site before you notice
A small DNS mistake can stop visitors reaching your website, even when the site itself is still working.
Stop visitors being sent elsewhere
If a key DNS record changes unexpectedly, people may be sent to the wrong website.
Catch mistakes after site updates
DNS edits often happen during hosting, domain or email changes. Monitoring helps spot errors.
Protect trust before clients notice
For agencies, a DNS issue can look like a website failure. Alerts help you act before clients notice.
The checks behind our DNS change monitoring
We focus on important DNS settings that help visitors find your website and keep things working.
Tracks key DNS record changes
We keep a record of important DNS settings and alert you when a monitored record changes, so unexpected edits can be reviewed quickly.
Nameservers control where DNS settings are managed. If they change unexpectedly, it can affect your website and email accounts.
What happens if your website goes down?
We help turn a technical problem into clear actions.
We detect the issue
We check whether your DNS has retained the same, consistent values.
You receive an alert
You are promptly notified that there is a problem with a clear description of the issue.
You know what to fix
With the clear, simple information we provide, you can take the next steps to fix your site.
Seven monitors helping you protect your website
We check the parts of a website that are easy to miss, so we can keep your website working as it should.
Built for small businesses and busy web agencies
Designed for small business owners who want peace of mind and for freelancers and small agencies who need broader website monitoring.
Small businesses
For small business owners who want peace of mind that their website is being watched, without constant checking, stress, or second guessing.
Web agencies
For agencies that want broader website monitoring across client sites, helping them spot issues early and avoid being caught out by clients.
Questions people often ask before getting started
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