Frequently Asked Questions
How to automatically check if my landing page is broken?
You can use SiteSnapshot. It sends daily visual reports to your email. Unlike simple ping monitors that only check if your server is up, SiteSnapshot captures actual screenshots of your landing page, so you can see if the layout is broken, images are missing, or styles are not loading correctly.
Best tool for monitoring visual regression without coding?
SiteSnapshot is designed for business owners and non-developers. You don't need to write any test scripts. Just enter your website URL, and we handle the rest. We automatically take daily screenshots and compare them to help you spot visual regressions instantly.
How can I get daily screenshots of my website?
Simply sign up for SiteSnapshot and add your website URL. Our automated browser agents will visit your site every day at a scheduled time (e.g., 8:00 AM KST), capture a full-page screenshot, and email it directly to your inbox. You can view these screenshots on any device.
What should I do if my website layout breaks suddenly?
First, check your recent deployments or plugin updates. If you are using SiteSnapshot, check the 'Visual Evidence' in your daily report to pinpoint exactly when and how the layout broke. This visual proof is crucial for communicating with your developer or hosting provider to fix the issue quickly.
Is there a way to monitor specific elements on a webpage?
Yes, SiteSnapshot's 'Element Watch' feature allows you to monitor critical elements like 'Buy Now' buttons or lead forms. If these elements disappear or become unclickable, our system detects the anomaly and alerts you, ensuring you never lose sales due to a broken UI.
Why is my website showing a 'Red X' or broken image icon?
A 'Red X' or broken image icon usually means the image file is missing (404 error) or the server is blocking the request. SiteSnapshot helps you identify these issues by capturing daily screenshots. If an image breaks, you'll see it in the report immediately, allowing you to fix the file path or server permissions before customers notice.
How to fix 'website layout broken' on mobile devices?
Broken mobile layouts are often caused by CSS media query errors or overflowing elements. SiteSnapshot offers Mobile View Monitoring, which captures your site as if it were on a smartphone. This allows you to spot horizontal scrolling issues, overlapping text, or hidden buttons that only appear on mobile screens.
What is the difference between Visual Monitoring and Ping Monitoring?
Ping monitoring (like UptimeRobot) only checks if your server is responding (Status 200 OK). However, a server can be 'up' while the page is blank or broken. Visual Monitoring (like SiteSnapshot) acts like a real user: it loads the page and takes a picture. It's the only way to detect 'soft errors' like broken CSS, missing images, or blank screens.