E‐Business: Don't Let Downtime Be the Downfall of Your Web Site

When it comes to availability, Web site operators should take a page from Yogi Berra's playbook. When asked whether he would be dining at a famous restaurant, the legendary Yankee catcher said, “Nobody goes there anymore. It's too crowded.” Likewise, if your Web site is too crowded with volume it can't handle, or suffers downtime for any reason, the “e” portion of your business is quickly closed.