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Typical Risks in Hosting Daily Operations
Many website operators rely on their web hosting provider to detect problems in good time. However, in practice, it often looks quite different.
A server may be temporarily unreachable, loading times can increase significantly, or an SSL certificate may expire unnoticed. Such issues often only become apparent when customers complain or revenue has already been lost.
Particularly critical are the following scenarios:
- Website downtime without immediate notification
- Slow loading times that affect conversions
- Expired SSL certificates with browser warning messages
- DNS manipulations and domain hijacking
- Forgotten cancellation deadlines for hosting contracts
HOSTtest Plus helps to identify these risks early – before they develop into real problems.
What exactly is HOSTtest Plus?
HOSTtest Plus is the new free additional platform from HOSTtest for professional website monitoring and hosting management.
Users can continuously monitor their websites and servers and receive immediate notifications if something is wrong.
It’s not just about classic uptime monitoring, but also about performance, security, and contract management.
Included in the free version:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Monitors | up to 50 free of charge |
| Check interval | from 5 minutes |
| Monitor types | HTTP, Ping, Port, Keyword, SSL, DNS |
| Notifications | Email (unlimited), SMS & calls (2 Credits/month) |
| Premium monitors | Includes 2 SSL/DNS monitors |
| Performance report | Monthly, including hosting provider comparison |
| Extras | Save alarms, contract reminders, hosting tenders |
| Server location | Germany / Europe |
| Cost | Always free – no credit card required |
Get instant notifications instead of reacting hours later
A common problem in everyday life: The website is offline – but nobody notices.
Especially for online shops, company websites or client projects, every minute of downtime can be costly.
HOSTtest Plus detects outages automatically and notifies immediately via:
- SMS
- Phone call
This allows for immediate action before customers leave or rankings are affected.
Particularly useful: SSL certificates are also monitored. An expired certificate not only causes loss of trust among visitors but can also negatively impact SEO and conversions.
Additionally, DNS monitoring keeps an eye on all relevant DNS records. Unauthorized changes caused by domain hijacking are detected before visitors are redirected to malicious sites.
Keep an eye on load times
Not only outages are problematic – slow websites also directly cost revenue.
If pages load too slowly, visitors often leave after just a few seconds. This effect is especially immediate on mobile devices, impacting conversion rates directly.
HOSTtest Plus also monitors load times and provides early warnings when critical thresholds are exceeded.
Additionally, the monthly performance report offers an overview of how the website load time of your online presence is developing – including a comparison with the average of other hosting providers.
More than monitoring: manage hosting more intelligently
An additional advantage lies in organisational aspects.
With the integrated Savings Alarm, users can keep track of contract durations, renewals, and cancellation deadlines. Especially when managing multiple domains, hosting packages, or server contracts, this saves time and prevents unnecessary costs.
Through the Hosting Bidding feature, users can set their own requirements, to which providers can then respond with suitable offers. This saves time when switching providers or starting new projects and fosters genuine competition among providers.
Who benefits from HOSTtest Plus?
HOSTtest Plus is particularly valuable for anyone working professionally with websites or managing multiple online projects:
- Website operators who want to avoid outages
- Agencies with multiple client projects
- Online shop operators for whom any downtime directly costs revenue
- Freelancers monitoring client projects reliably
- Companies with multiple domains and hosting contracts
- Server administrators needing port and ping monitoring
Since the entry barrier is minimal – no credit card, no contractual obligation, permanently free – HOSTtest Plus is also suitable as a straightforward addition to your existing hosting setup.
Conclusion: free feature set with real practical benefits
HOSTtest Plus is more than just another monitoring tool.
The combination of uptime monitoring, performance tracking, SSL and DNS protection, as well as contract management, makes the platform particularly appealing for anyone operating their websites professionally.
The free version already stands out significantly from many alternative monitoring tools due to its extensive range of features, as it even includes SMS and call notifications in case of outages, whereas free plans from other providers are often much more limited in this regard.
Anyone who does not want to only realise website outages when customers have already left should definitely take a closer look at HOSTtest Plus.
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