How to Receive Custom Notifications from Uptime.com

In this tutorial, we’re going to show you how to set up custom notifications and a visual KPI counter for Uptime.com using PingBell. Let’s dive in!

What is PingBell?

PingBell is a web and mobile application that allows you to create and receive custom notifications each time a specific event is logged on a website or app. This includes Uptime.com!

Step 1: Creating a PingBell

1. Create Your Account
   • Head over to PingBell.io and sign up for a free account.
   • Once you’re logged in, click the button in the middle of the page to create your first PingBell.
2. Set Up Your PingBell
   • Title and Description: Fill in the title and description of your PingBell. These will appear in your notifications and on the Celebration Page.
   • Custom Notification Sound: Choose a custom notification sound for your phone. Preview the available sounds to pick your favorite.
   • Invite Users: Add email addresses or PingBell usernames to invite others to receive notifications. New users will get an email to sign up.
3. Editing Your PingBell
   • To create a new PingBell, click the bell icon at the bottom right.
   • Edit existing PingBells by clicking the three dots next to the PingBell and then the pencil icon.

Step 2: Setting Up the Trigger for Uptime.com

1. Use Zapier
   • Log in to your Zapier account and create a new Zap.
   • Select Trigger App: Search for and select Uptime.com.
   • Set Trigger Event: Choose an event like a new alert. Connect your Uptime.com account by entering your API key from the Uptime settings menu.
2. Set PingBell Action
   • Select Action App: Search for PingBell and select “Notify PingBell” as the event.
   • API Key: Retrieve your PingBell API key from the settings menu in PingBell. Copy and paste this key into Zapier.
   • Choose PingBell: Select the PingBell you created to complete the trigger setup.

Step 3: Setting Up the Celebration Page

1. Access Celebration Page
   • On your PingBell homepage, click the celebration icon next to your PingBell to go to the Celebration Page.
   • Hover to the right side of the screen to reveal the customizable settings menu.
2. Enable Visual Counter
   • Go to the counter option and set it to enabled.
3. Customize Messages
   • Static Message: Displays the PingBell title always.
   • Disappearing Message: Shows for a few seconds when notified, adding a celebration effect.
   • Disappearing Bubble: Similar to the disappearing message but with an even more appealing effect.
4. Customize Appearance
   • Font Size and Type: Access all Google Fonts by typing into the field.
   • Colors: Set background, font, counter, and counter text colors using the color wheel.
5. Set Counter Baseline
   • Input the starting point of the counter to accurately reflect your business’s total actions.

Step 4: Viewing Analytics

• Analytics: Click the graph icon next to each PingBell to see its notification history.
• Time Frames: View data for the past 24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days to monitor KPIs.

Now you can use PingBell’s custom notifications and KPI counter with Uptime.com! PingBell enables notifications for any KPI from thousands of websites and applications. Sign up for your free account at PingBell.io to get started. Thanks for watching, and be sure to check out our other tutorials!