The Builders Weekend Server Meltdown & Website Crashes: Real Stories, Solutions, and Lessons
In this solo episode of The Builders podcast, Matt shares the real-life story of a weekend website meltdown that turned into a lesson-packed experience. Two of his websites went down due to unexpected memory issues on the server, forcing him to dive headfirst into troubleshooting mode.
Throughout the episode, Matt walks you through the steps he took to identify the problem, solve it, and most importantly, the lessons learned from the process. He offers practical solutions for small business owners and agencies on how to prevent these issues, with a focus on the importance of reliable hosting, effective memory management, and the value of having solid processes in place.
Whether you’re juggling multiple projects or trying to keep your website running smoothly, this episode provides real solutions and actionable insights from the trenches.Key
Takeaways:
- Reliable Hosting Matters: Why choosing a dependable hosting provider like Liquid Web can be a game-changer for solving issues quickly.
- Mastering Memory Management: How managing your server’s memory effectively can keep your site running smoothly and prevent downtime.
- The Right Backup Strategy: Regular backups are essential—but keeping them organized and under control is just as important to avoid server overload.
- A Plan for Troubleshooting: Developing and following a standard operating procedure (SOP) can make diagnosing and fixing web problems easier.
- Learning from Experience: With the right processes and lessons from past challenges, you can tackle website issues like a pro.