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title: "Keyword Monitor"
description: "Sometimes a page is technically \\\"online\\\" (Status Code 200) but doesn't show the desired content: for example, a white page, a database error message, or \\\"Out of Stock\\\". The Keyword Monitor (also called \\\"Content Monitor\\\") solves this problem."
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## How it works

The Keyword Monitor downloads the HTML body of your page and searches it for a specific text (string). It is useful for ensuring that:

- The database connection is working (check for dynamic content).
- The CMS renders correctly.
- No maintenance mode is displayed.

## Configuration Modes

You can run the monitor in two modes:

### 1. "Must Contain" (Keyword Present)
Alert if the word is **NOT** found.

- **Use Case**: Check for "Welcome", "Imprint", or the company name in the footer.
- **Example**: Check for the name of a bestseller product on a shop page.

### 2. "Must Not Contain" (Keyword Absent)
Alert if the word **IS** found.

- **Use Case**: Check for error messages.
- **Examples**: "MySQL Error", "404 Not Found" (in text), "Hacked by", "Maintenance Mode".

## Setup Steps

1. Create a new monitor or edit an existing one.
2. Under "Advanced Settings", select the **Keyword Check** option.
3. Enter the search term (Case-sensitive!).
4. Save the monitor.