Server logs are usually only checked reactively, after something goes wrong — a periodic proactive review often catches problems earlier.
What to Look For
Recurring errors that haven't caused a visible outage yet, unusual traffic patterns, and repeated failed login attempts are all worth noticing before they escalate.
Setting a Realistic Cadence
A monthly review is enough for most small business sites — logs don't need daily manual review if automated monitoring is already catching critical issues in real time.
Knowing What's Normal
Reviewing logs periodically, even when nothing seems wrong, builds a baseline understanding of what "normal" looks like for your specific site, making anomalies easier to spot later.
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