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mySites.guru No Longer Provides UptimeRobot Status Pages

mySites.guru No Longer Provides UptimeRobot Status Pages

mySites.guru no longer integrates with UptimeRobot.com for uptime monitoring or status pages.

We built our own monitoring engine instead. It’s part of the Ultimate Toolset included with every mySites.guru subscription, no extra cost.

⚠️ Why we stopped using UptimeRobot

mySites.guru used UptimeRobot for uptime monitoring from 2012 until August 2021. After UptimeRobot was acquired by itrinity in 2019, the service suffered repeated outages and our account was terminated without warning on multiple occasions. In July 2021, the new owners tried to raise our annual fee from $6,792 to $22,416 (a 352.4% increase) with 66 days' notice. We declined, and on 12th August 2021 we switched to our own custom-built monitoring engine. It handles all our monitoring at a fraction of the cost, with no third-party dependency.

The engine checks every connected site once per minute and runs three separate checks before firing an alert, so you’re not getting woken up over a false positive.

If you’re wondering why you’re getting downtime alerts, we wrote a separate guide on how the alerts work and what they mean. For a complete look at monitoring strategy for agencies, see the site monitoring and alerting guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does mySites.guru still use UptimeRobot for uptime monitoring?
No - mySites.guru replaced UptimeRobot with its own custom-built uptime monitoring engine after UptimeRobot attempted a 352% fee increase and changed its terms of service.
Why did mySites.guru stop integrating with UptimeRobot?
After UptimeRobot was acquired by new owners, they raised pricing by 352% and changed their terms to prohibit the integration mySites.guru had been running for nearly a decade.
What replaced UptimeRobot in mySites.guru?
mySites.guru built its own uptime monitoring engine that checks every connected site once per minute, with a three-step verification process before sending downtime alerts.
Does mySites.guru charge extra for uptime monitoring?
No - uptime monitoring is included free for all subscribers with no cap on the number of connected sites.
How often does the mySites.guru uptime monitor check my sites?
Every connected site is checked once per minute from dedicated monitoring infrastructure, separate from the main mySites.guru servers.

What our users say

Brian
BrianMake it Active, LLC
★★★★★

I have been using Joomla since its inception and have a variety of standard components that I use consistently. Since this recent round of joomla attacks, mySites.guru has become one of those tools. In fact, putting malware aside, if you manage multiple website, this tool is indispensable. I will say, support has been good, though wasn't as pleasant as I would like during my first communication with Phil, but I believe it was mainly a misunderstanding and doesn't take away from the quality product that this company offers nor the work Phil puts into the work he does. If you read reviews about service, like I did when signing up, please keep in mind that the owner personally handles everything, and I assume most people contacting him are doing so when they are desperate, frustrated, or angry because their website was hacked; leading them to be pushy and perhaps this causes some tension so that should be understood. I wouldn't want to be dealing with hacks all day, and if I did, I wouldn't want to be dealing with stressed out website admins either. Anyway, the point with all this is, ignore the naysayers, Phil's a good guy, the tool is indispensable, and you will not regret signing up, especially if website security is important to you and if you manage multiple websites. I am now a lifelong user as long as Joomla exists.

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Slam-Designs.com
Slam-Designs.comFull Service Internet & Marketing Agency
★★★★★

I’m genuinely glad I came across mySites.guru, even though I only discovered it after running my web development business for more than 20 years. I honestly wish I had found it much sooner. Managing our Joomla websites has become so much easier. The platform provides a clear overview of all our sites, highlights critical issues immediately, and in many cases lets you resolve problems with a single click. When something requires attention, the explanation is clear and helps you understand exactly what needs to be fixed or passed on to your developer. Another big plus is the outstanding support from Phil. He responds incredibly quickly, is highly professional, and whenever appropriate adds a touch of humor, making communication both efficient and enjoyable. I was so impressed that I immediately signed up for a one-year subscription. It gives us much more peace of mind knowing all our Joomla websites are being monitored continuously. I can highly recommend mySites.guru to every Joomla developer, web agency, and hosting provider. It's a fantastic service that quickly proves its value.

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