How to monitor any website for changes automatically

Stop wasting time manually checking for website updates. With an AI-powered tool, you can automatically monitor any website for changes - from price drops and new content to critical code alterations-and get notified instantly.

Why monitor a website for changes?

In a fast-paced digital world, staying updated is crucial. Whether you're tracking a competitor’s pricing, waiting for a product to come back in stock, or keeping an eye on legislative updates, manual checks are inefficient and unreliable. Automating this process saves you time and ensures you never miss a critical update. Professionals use website change monitoring to gain a competitive edge, seize opportunities, and protect their interests.

Traditional methods vs. an AI-powered approach

You could refresh a webpage all day, or maybe you’ve tried a basic browser extension that breaks when a site’s layout changes. These methods are brittle and create more noise than signal. They can’t distinguish between a minor ad banner update and the price drop you actually care about. This is where a modern, intelligent tool like monity.ai changes the game. Instead of just seeing that something changed, you can be notified about the specific change that matters to you.

How to monitor a website for changes with monity.ai

Setting up a powerful, automated monitor is surprisingly simple. With monity.ai, you can be up and running in under a minute. Here’s how it works.

Step 1: Add a URL to monitor

To get started, simply copy and paste the URL of the page you want to track into monity.ai. There are no complex configurations or code required. Just point us to the page, and we’ll handle the rest.

Step 2: Choose your monitoring mode

Every monitoring need is different, which is why we offer several modes to precisely track what matters to you:

• Visual monitoring: Get an alert with a pixel-by-pixel comparison when any visual element on the page changes. Perfect for tracking design changes, new banners, or layout adjustments.
• Text monitoring: Focus only on the content. We'll notify you when text is added, removed, or modified, ignoring irrelevant code or style changes. Ideal for tracking articles, product descriptions, or news updates.
• HTML monitoring: For technical users who need to monitor the underlying source code. Track changes in HTML structure, meta tags, or scripts for SEO or development purposes.

Step 3: Get instant notifications where you work

A notification you don't see is a missed opportunity. That's why monity.ai integrates with the tools your team already uses. Receive real-time alerts via:

• Email
• Slack
• Discord
• Webhooks (for custom integrations)

Go beyond basic change detection with AI

This is where monity.ai truly stands out. Our platform leverages AI to give you unparalleled control and precision, turning a simple change detector into a smart monitoring assistant.

Use simple prompts for smart alerts

Forget complex rules and XPath selectors. Just tell our AI what you want in plain English. Set up highly specific, intelligent monitors with simple prompts like:

• "Notify me when the price of the Pro plan drops below $50."
• "Alert me when a new blog post is published."
• "Tell me when the 'out of stock' message is removed."

Automate browser actions before you check

What if the information you need is behind a login, a form submission, or a button click? No problem. With monity.ai, you can automate a sequence of browser actions before a check is performed. For example, you can instruct the monitor to:

• Enter text into a search bar.
• Click a "Load More" button to reveal all products.
• Log in to an account to check a dashboard.
• Submit a form to see a results page.

This allows you to monitor dynamic and personalized content that is inaccessible to traditional tools.

Common use cases for website change monitoring

Professionals across various industries use monity.ai to stay ahead. Here are just a few examples:

• E-commerce: Track competitor pricing, stock availability, and new product launches.
• Marketing & SEO: Monitor keyword rankings, competitor SEO changes, and landing page A/B tests.
• Sales & Lead Generation: Get alerts when a prospect updates their company's "Careers" or "Team" page.
• Legal & Compliance: Keep track of changes in terms of service, privacy policies, or regulatory websites.
• Journalism: Be the first to know when a government site or press release page is updated.

Start monitoring any website for changes today

Stop letting important updates slip by. Whether you need a simple content tracker or a sophisticated AI assistant to monitor dynamic web pages, monity.ai has you covered. It's powerful, easy to use, and designed for professionals who need reliable and timely information.

Ready to automate your monitoring? Sign up for free and create your first monitor in seconds.