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How to monitor a website for changes — the complete 2026 guide

Twelve sections, four worked examples, every selector method, every alert pattern, and the exact prompt templates we use internally. The single article we would hand a new analyst on day one.

Molly

Head of Solutions · Monity

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Table of contents

Introduction
Why this matters
The setup
Configuration options
Alert routing
Common pitfalls
Advanced techniques
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AI prompt patterns

Writing effective AI prompts for precise change detection.

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Brand & PR

Brand mention monitoring, media tracking, and crisis communications.

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Competitive intelligence

Guides on tracking competitors, pricing, and market positioning.

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Regulatory monitoring, policy tracking, and audit readiness.

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Automated tracking of commercial lease vacancy rates

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Monitor short-term rental regulation updates by city automatically

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How to monitor a website for changes — the complete 2026 guide

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