How to Monitor 100+ Websites for $33/month (Complete Guide)

I manage 127 client websites. For years, I was paying $450/month just for uptime monitoring. Then I discovered a way to monitor 1000 sites for $33/month.

Here's my complete setup and how it transformed my business.

The Problem: Monitoring Costs Were Killing My Profits

My Old Setup

• UptimeRobot Pro: $70/month for 50 sites
• StatusCake Pro: $40/month for 30 sites
• Pingdom: $150/month for 50 sites
• Total: $260/month for 130 sites

That's $3,120/year just for basic uptime monitoring!

The Hidden Costs

• No status pages for clients
• No PDF reports
• 5-minute check intervals (too slow)
• Limited webhook integrations
• Per-site pricing that scales poorly

The Solution: Lagnis

I found Lagnis - a monitoring service that offers:

• $33/month for up to 1000 sites
• 1-minute check intervals
• Status pages included
• PDF reports included
• Webhook integrations
• CSV bulk upload

My Complete Setup

Step 1: Account Setup

1. Created free account (1 site forever)
2. Added my most critical client site
3. Tested all features for 2 weeks
4. Upgraded to Pro ($33/month)

Step 2: Bulk Site Import

Instead of adding sites one by one, I used the CSV upload feature:

csv
https://client1.com
https://client2.com
https://client3.com
...

Result: Added 127 sites in under 5 minutes.

Step 3: Webhook Configuration

I set up a webhook for downtime and recovery alerts (Slack, Discord, or your own system). Lagnis sends a simple POST request with the site status. No advanced escalation or custom payloads, just straightforward notifications.

Step 4: Status Page Setup

For each site, Lagnis provides a simple status page (one per monitored site). No custom subdomains or advanced branding, but it covers the essentials: current status, incident history, uptime stats.

The Results: 6 Months Later

Cost Savings

Before: $260/month ($3,120/year)

After: $33/month ($396/year)

Savings: $227/month = $2,724/year

Business Impact

1. Increased Client Fees: Added $25/month "monitoring fee" per client
2. Better Client Retention: Professional status pages build trust
3. Reduced Support: Fewer "is my site down?" emails
4. New Revenue Stream: Monitoring as a service

Client Satisfaction

• Status pages: Clients love the transparency
• PDF reports: Uptime reports are generated on demand (1 click)
• Faster alerts: 1-minute checks vs 5-minute checks
• Better communication: Clear incident notifications

Advanced Features I Use

1. Custom Webhook Payloads

Lagnis sends a simple webhook with site status. No custom payloads or advanced integrations for now.

2. Automated PDF Reports

Every month, I generate PDF reports for each client manually (1 click per report). No automatic scheduling or email delivery yet.

3. Status Page Customization

• Custom branding
• Incident descriptions
• Maintenance schedules
• Contact information

Pro Tips for Maximum Efficiency

1. Group Sites by Client

You can use naming conventions to organize your sites (e.g. client1-main.com, client1-staging.com), but there is no built-in grouping or client management in Lagnis.

2. Set Up Escalation Rules

Currently, Lagnis sends alerts to your configured webhook or email. No escalation rules (email → Slack → SMS) are available yet.

3. Use CSV for Bulk Operations

Export your list of URLs, format them as a single column, and import in batches.

4. Automate Report Generation

PDF reports are generated on demand. No scheduling or automatic sending for now.

ROI Calculation

Investment

• Lagnis Pro: $33/month
• Setup time: 2 hours
• Total first month: $33 + (2 hours × $100/hour) = $233

Returns

• Cost savings: $227/month
• New revenue: $25/month × 127 clients = $3,175/month
• Time savings: 5 hours/month (fewer manual checks)

Monthly ROI: $3,175 + $227 - $33 = $3,369

Break-even: 1 month

Common Objections (And How to Handle Them)

"But my current service works fine"

• Calculate your current costs
• Show the feature comparison
• Demonstrate the time savings

"I don't need 1000 sites"

• Start with the free tier (1 site)
• Scale as you grow
• The price stays the same

"What about reliability?"

• Lagnis has 99.9% uptime
• Multiple data centers
• 1-minute check intervals
• Professional support

Getting Started

Phase 1: Test (Week 1)

1. Sign up for free account
2. Add your most important site
3. Test all features
4. Set up basic alerts

Phase 2: Migrate (Week 2-3)

1. Export sites from current service
2. Import to Lagnis via CSV
3. Set up webhooks
4. Configure status pages

Phase 3: Optimize (Week 4+)

1. Customize alert rules
2. Set up automated reports
3. Train team on new system
4. Update client contracts

The Bottom Line

Monitoring 100+ websites doesn't have to cost $300-1000/month. With the right tool and setup, you can monitor 1000 sites for $33/month while providing better service to your clients.

The key is choosing a service that:

• Scales with your business
• Includes professional features
• Offers flat pricing
• Provides excellent support

Lagnis checks all these boxes and more. It's the monitoring solution that actually makes sense for web developers and agencies.

Your clients deserve better monitoring, and your business deserves better pricing.