How to Create a Website Monitoring Tool with Google Sheets and Apps Script
In the digital age, website uptime is critical for businesses and individuals alike. Downtime can lead to lost revenue, decreased user trust, and lower search engine rankings. While there are many website monitoring services available, they often come with a cost. But what if I told you that you can create your own website monitoring tool using tools you're likely already familiar with, such as Google Sheets and Google Apps Script? In this blog post, I'll walk you through the steps to set up your own monitoring system, complete with email notifications for any downtime
How to send email notification using Google Appscript
Automating Email Notifications via Google Apps Script Google Apps Script provides a versatile platform to create custom email alerts triggered by updates within Google Sheets. Whether you're tracking new entries, updates, or specific conditions, this script ensures you and your team stay informed with the latest data changes without manual oversight. Crafting the Email Notification Script The script initiates by identifying the active spreadsheet and iterates through each row, starting from the second row to avoid headers. For each row, it checks if certain conditions are met — such as the presence of a
