Webmetrics Introduces SiteAnalysis for Automated Web Integrity and Link Testing
24 February 2004
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004--Webmetrics, a provider of Web performance testing and monitoring services, today announced the general availability of SiteAnalysis, a hosted testing service that automates the process of validating critical Web site elements, including page load performance, internal and external links, domain names, DNS servers and SSL certificates. Designed to help companies maintain error-free, high performing Web sites, SiteAnalysis represents the newest offering among Webmetrics' growing suite of services for Web performance management.
"Large, dynamic Web sites with multiple content sources are far more susceptible to broken links and other issues that can hinder site performance and the overall end-user experience," said Tim Drees, CEO, Webmetrics. "SiteAnalysis empowers businesses with an easy-to-use, cost-effect solution for scheduled or ad hoc site testing, allowing companies to both perform and compete more effectively online."
A subscription-based service, SiteAnalysis can be run as often as once per hour, or as little as once per week. Users define testing perimeters and reporting preferences via Webmetrics' Web-based control panel. SiteAnalysis captures site performance at common Internet connection speeds and graphs download times of all embedded objects on the homepage. With the ability to verify that DNS servers resolve accurate IP addresses and validate certificate authority (CA) and common name (CN) of SSL certificates, SiteAnalysis can also be used to help companies protect against security vulnerabilities such as "man in the middle" and Web spoofing attacks.
SiteAnalysis features include:
* Link Checking -- Checks all internal and external hyperlinks, with the ability to traverse up to five levels deep and up to 500 pages.
* Full-Page Download -- Captures download times (including HTML and objects) for all tested pages at common Internet connection speeds. Graphs download times of all images and objects on the homepage.
* DNS Test -- Verifies that DNS servers resolve accurate IP addresses for given URLs.
* Domain Name Test -- Checks expiration of domain name and notifies users in advance of domain name expiration in accordance with customized notification preferences.
* SSL Test -- Validates certificate authority (CA) and common name (CN) of SSL certificates, and notifies users in advance of certification expiration in accordance with customized notification preferences.
* Web site Integrity and Performance Reporting -- Reports errors and successes encountered during DNS, domain name and SSL certificate tests, and provides home page load times at dial-up, low- and high-speed cable connections. Also identifies broken or invalid links. Reports are generated at the conclusion of each SiteAnalysis test and delivered to users via e-mail. Reporting tools and data are also accessible from Webmetrics' Web-based control panel.
Pricing and Availability
SiteAnalysis is now available and priced according the level of service subscribed to by the customer. SiteAnalysis starts at $50 per month and allows for testing once per day. For more information or to sign-up for a free 10-day service trial, contact Webmetrics at 877-524-8299 or sales@webmetrics.com.
About WebmetricsWebmetrics is a leading provider of Web performance testing and monitoring services for e-business. The company sells and promotes services through its direct sales force, as well as via developer, hosting and system integrator channels. Using Webmetrics services, SMBs and enterprise customers can test, monitor and measure the performance of Web sites, transactions and supporting systems to ensure 24/7 uptime and transaction integrity. Webmetrics' GlobalWatch network spans more than 17 cities worldwide, with POPs throughout North America, Asia and Europe. The company's customers include DHL, GMAC, Hewlett-Packard, Hilton, IBM, Petco, Symantec and Virgin.
Founded in 1999, Webmetrics is a privately held company with headquarters in San Diego. For more information, call 877-524-8299 or visit us at http://www.Webmetrics.com./
