Comparing Synthetic Monitoring and Manual Checks for Website Availability
https://onlinediagnostics.halcyonledger.com/posts/comparing-synthetic-monitoring-and-manual-checks-for-website-availability
It's tempting to rely solely on synthetic monitoring for website uptime, as it gives you round-the-clock automated checks. But I've found those synthetic pings don't always mirror real user experiences. Manual checks catch issues like broken scripts or layout glitches that automated tools miss, so a balanced approach—using both—gives you the most accurate picture of site availability.