What to Check When a Website Goes Down: A Practical Guide

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When your website goes down, panic can set in, but a methodical approach prevents wasted time. Start by checking if the issue is local—visit from a different device or network. Then, verify your domain's DNS hasn't changed and that your hosting server is responsive. Look at recent updates or plugin changes that might have broken something, and don't forget to check your SSL certificate. Error logs and uptime monitors are your friends here. Working through these steps usually reveals the culprit…