Uptime Monitor
Ensuring Website Stability with Dollie's Uptime Monitor
Website uptime is critical for maintaining a strong online presence and providing a seamless experience to your audience. Dollie understands the importance of uptime, and that's why we offer the Uptime Monitor feature. In this article, we'll explore how to use Dollie's Uptime Monitor to keep your websites up and running smoothly while ensuring you're promptly alerted if any downtime occurs. What is Dollie's Uptime Monitor? Dollie's Uptime Monitor is a powerful tool designed to help you keFew readersSetting Up Uptime Monitoring in Dollie's Control HQ
Uptime monitoring is a critical aspect of website management, ensuring that your sites are always accessible to users. In Dollie's Control HQ, an uptime monitor runs by default on all managed websites, checking their status every 10 minutes. For users on the Pro and Agency plans, there's an option to increase this frequency to as often as every 2 minutes. This guide will walk you through the process of configuring this feature in Control HQ. Prerequisites Access to Dollie's Control HQ,Few readers
Backups
Are backups of my site taken automatically?
Yes, backups of your sites are taken automatically. Based on your Dollie plan you're able to change the backup frequency. For sites hosted in the Dollie Cloud we will automatically create a backup every 24 hours.Few readersHow do I restore my website from a backup?
For Sites Hosted in Your Dollie Cloud Navigate to the "Backups" section in the Site Management dashboard. Select the backup restore point you'd like to restore from Click restore and choose between Files + Database or File / Database only. For External Sites connected to Dollie Navigate to the "Backups" section in the Site Management dashboard. Select the backup you'd like to restore from and download the backup files & database export. Reupload the files via SFTP FinallyFew readersWhere are backups stored?
When you connect your own storage provider If you connect your own storage provided your backups will be sent to that location you specify. When your backups are (also) sent to our Vault At the moment we have vaults available in the EU and in the US. We will soon add the option for you to choose which location you'd like to use for your backups in the Backups settings in Dollie Control HQ.Few readersHow long are backups kept for?
When you connect your own storage provider If you connect your own storage provided your backups will be sent to that location. Your backups will be kept indefinitely and it's up to you to delete backup archives from your storage bucket. When your backups are (also) sent to our Vault Your backups are guaranteed to be stored for 3 months. If you decide to leave the Dollie Platform you can request your backups to be deleted from our Vault immediately.Few readersSending your Backups to AWS Storage
This article covers the following steps: Log in to the AWS Console Create an Amazon Web Services User Creating Access Keys for your Storage Configuring your Backup Settings to use your AWS bucket. Log in to the AWS Console Already have an Amazon Web Services (AWS) account? Sign in here. If you don't have an AWS account yet, you will need to sign up here. Create an IAM User Once you have loggedFew readers
Google Lighthouse
Enhancing Website Performance with Google Lighthouse Reports in Dollie
At Dollie, we're committed to helping you maintain and optimize your websites effortlessly. One of the powerful tools we've integrated into our platform is Google Lighthouse. This tool allows us to run comprehensive reports on your websites to assess performance, accessibility, best practices, SEO, and more. In this article, we'll explore how Google Lighthouse reports in Dollie can enhance your website's performance and user experience. What is Google Lighthouse? Google Lighthouse is an oFew readersRunning a Performance Report for Your Site Using Google Lighthouse
Regular performance analysis is crucial for maintaining an optimal website experience. Dollie's Control HQ integrates with Google Lighthouse, a powerful tool for generating detailed performance reports. These reports cover key metrics such as Performance, SEO, Accessibility, and Best Practices, along with specific data on load times and user interaction. This guide will walk you through the process of creating and reviewing a Google Lighthouse performance report for your site within Control HQ.Few readers
Site Reports
Generating PDF Reports for Your Website in Dollie
Dollie is committed to making website management as efficient and informative as possible. One of the powerful features we offer is the ability to generate downloadable PDF reports for your websites. These reports provide a comprehensive overview of your website's performance, security, and more. In this article, we'll guide you through the simple steps to generate and download PDF reports for your specific site. Why Generate PDF Reports? PDF reports are valuable tools for website owners,Few readersGenerating and Sending Maintenance Reports in Dollie's Control HQ
Providing maintenance reports to clients is a valuable way to demonstrate the quality and thoroughness of your site management services. Dollie's Control HQ enables users to generate comprehensive site reports, detailing updates, security scans, backup status, and more. This guide explains how to create and download these reports as PDFs for your clients. Prerequisites Administrator access to your Dollie Control HQ dashboard. Familiarity with the specific site(s) for which you wish toFew readers