The Cost of Ignoring Expired SSL Certificates for Businesses

Posted on September 11th, 2025 by Simon Rodgers in Monitoring, Guides

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SSL certificates secure the digital backbone of businesses. They encrypt data, protect customer trust, and ensure compliance with strict regulations. Yet many companies still face the cost of ignoring expired SSL certificates every year. When a certificate expires, the consequences hit hard: websites go offline, users see security warnings, and revenues drop. Let's break down the risks, costs, and ways to prevent expired SSL certificates from damaging your business.

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Why SSL Certificate Verification Failed: All Causes, Fixes & Prevention

Posted on August 15th, 2025 by Simon Rodgers in Guides, Security

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SSL Certificate Verification Failed errors are one of the most common and frustrating issues for developers, DevOps engineers, and system administrators. Whether you're building a Python application, running a Docker container, or managing a web server, this guide will help you:

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How to Know if Emails Are Actually Reaching Customers in Time

Posted on July 18th, 2025 by Richa Gupta in Guides

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TL;DR: Timely email delivery is critical. Delays in transactional or marketing emails can result in missed opportunities and reduced customer trust. Utilize monitoring methods such as timestamp analysis and round-trip tracking to ensure emails reach inboxes within seconds.

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What Is Synthetic Transaction Monitoring? A Complete Beginner-to-Advanced Guide

Posted on July 1st, 2025 by Simon Rodgers in Monitoring, Guides

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Key Takeaways

  • Synthetic transaction monitoring proactively measures web application performance by simulating user interactions to identify issues before they impact real users.
  • This monitoring approach offers several benefits, including significant reductions in customer-reported issues and preparation for product launches by addressing performance bottlenecks in advance.
  • Effective synthetic monitoring relies on best practices, such as creating accurate scripts that mimic real user behavior, conducting tests from multiple locations, and integrating with real user monitoring for comprehensive performance insights.
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How to Use an SLA Uptime Calculator to Understand Service Availability

Posted on July 1st, 2025 by Simon Rodgers in Tools, Guides

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TL;DR A Service Level Agreement (SLA) defines the required uptime for a service. An SLA uptime calculator helps convert uptime percentages into actual allowed downtime across different timeframes. This guide explains how these calculators work, why uptime matters, and how to monitor performance to meet SLA targets.

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