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Website Stats App
This video demonstrates how to use the Website Stats App template.
from selenium import webdriver
from selenium.webdriver.chrome.options import Options
import time
import requests
import os
import asyncio
from discord_webhook import DiscordWebhook
# Obtain the Discord webhook URL from environment variables
discord_webhook_url = os.environ.get('DISCORD_WEBHOOK_URL', None)
# Obtain the website URL from environment variables
website_link = os.environ.get('WEBSITE_URL', None)
def website_stats():
# Check if the URL is correct
if not website_link.startswith("http://") and not website_link.startswith("https://"):
print("The URL is not correct. Please enter a valid URL.")
return
options = Options()
options.add_argument("--no-sandbox")
options.add_argument("--headless")Frequently Asked Questions
How can the Website Stats App benefit my business?
The Website Stats App can provide valuable insights into your website's performance and security. By regularly monitoring load times, status codes, and security protocols, you can ensure your website is running optimally for your customers. This can lead to improved user experience, better search engine rankings, and potentially increased conversions. The automatic Discord updates every 7 hours also allow for quick responses to any issues that may arise.
Can I use the Website Stats App to monitor multiple websites?
While the current template is set up to monitor a single website, you can easily modify the Website Stats App to monitor multiple websites. You would need to create separate environment variables for each website URL and potentially separate Discord webhooks for each site's updates. Then, you could create multiple instances of the website_stats() function, each with its own URL and webhook.
How can I customize the frequency of updates for the Website Stats App?
The Website Stats App is currently set to post updates every 7 hours (25200 seconds). You can easily change this by modifying the asyncio.sleep() value in the post_updates() function. For example, to change it to every 4 hours, you would update the code like this:
python
async def post_updates():
while True:
website_stats()
await asyncio.sleep(14400) # wait for 4 hours
What additional statistics could I add to the Website Stats App?
The Website Stats App can be extended to include various other metrics. For example, you could add checks for specific HTML elements, count the number of images, or measure the time it takes for certain resources to load. Here's an example of how you might add a check for a specific HTML element:
```python from selenium.webdriver.common.by import By from selenium.webdriver.support.ui import WebDriverWait from selenium.webdriver.support import expected_conditions as EC
def website_stats(): # ... existing code ...
# Check for a specific element
try:
element = WebDriverWait(driver, 10).until(
EC.presence_of_element_located((By.ID, "specific-element-id"))
)
element_status = "Specific element found"
except:
element_status = "Specific element not found"
# ... rest of the function ...
```
How does the Website Stats App handle errors and downtime?
The Website Stats App includes error handling to manage various scenarios. If the provided URL is incorrect, it will print a message asking for a valid URL. If the website is down or unreachable, it will notify the user. The app also uses try-except blocks to handle potential errors when getting the page status. This robust error handling ensures that the app continues to function and provide updates even when encountering issues, making it reliable for continuous monitoring of your website's performance and availability.
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Introduction to the Website Stats App Template
Welcome to the Website Stats App template! This template is designed to help you monitor the performance of a website by checking its load time, status, and security level. It also includes functionality to automatically post these statistics to a Discord channel every 7 hours. This is an excellent tool for website administrators and developers who want to keep an eye on their site's performance and ensure it remains accessible to users.
Clicking Start with this Template
To begin using this template, simply click on the "Start with this Template" button. This will set up the template in your Lazy builder interface, pre-populating the code so you can customize it according to your needs without any additional code copying or pasting.
Initial Setup
Before you can use this app, you'll need to set up a couple of environment secrets within the Lazy Builder. These are:
- DISCORD_WEBHOOK_URL: The URL of the Discord webhook where you want to post the website statistics.
- WEBSITE_URL: The URL of the website you want to monitor.
To obtain the Discord webhook URL, you'll need to create a webhook in your Discord server. Here's how:
- Go to your Discord server settings and select the 'Integrations' tab.
- Click on 'Create Webhook' and set up the name and channel where you want the messages to be posted.
- Copy the 'WEBHOOK URL' provided by Discord.
Once you have your Discord webhook URL and the website URL you want to monitor, enter them into the Environment Secrets tab within the Lazy Builder.
Test: Pressing the Test Button
After setting up your environment secrets, press the "Test" button to begin the deployment of the app. The Lazy CLI will handle the deployment process, and you won't need to install any libraries or set up your environment.
Using the App
Once the app is deployed, it will automatically start monitoring the website based on the URL you provided. It will check the website's load time, status, and security level, and then post this information to the specified Discord channel every 7 hours. You don't need to interact with the app directly; it runs in the background and sends updates automatically.
Integrating the App
If you want to integrate the statistics posted by this app into another tool or service, you can use the Discord webhook URL to receive the messages. You can also modify the template code to send the data to other services if needed. For example, if you want to send the data to a different endpoint, you can modify the webhook execution part of the code:
# Replace the following line with your custom integration code
response = webhook.execute()
Remember to replace the placeholder code with the actual code required to integrate with your chosen service.
By following these steps, you can easily set up and use the Website Stats App template on the Lazy platform to monitor your website's performance and keep your team updated through Discord.
Here are 5 key business benefits for this Website Stats App template:
Template Benefits
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Automated Website Monitoring: Provides continuous, hands-off monitoring of website performance, allowing businesses to quickly identify and address issues that could impact user experience or SEO rankings.
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Real-time Alerts: By integrating with Discord, the app offers instant notifications about website status, enabling rapid response to downtime or performance degradation.
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Security Awareness: Regularly checks and reports on the website's security status, helping businesses maintain compliance with cybersecurity best practices and protect user data.
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Performance Optimization: By tracking load times over time, businesses can identify trends and make data-driven decisions to improve website speed and efficiency.
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Scalable Monitoring Solution: The template can be easily adapted to monitor multiple websites or integrated into larger systems, providing a cost-effective way to manage web assets across an organization.
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