How startup BiteSite uses New Relic free tier to improve performance in minutes
Blog post from New Relic
BiteSite, a small software agency specializing in custom web and mobile applications, has found significant value in using the New Relic platform for performance monitoring, particularly within their Ruby on Rails and React projects. Initially, they used New Relic as a creative solution to prevent Heroku's free server from spinning down, ensuring consistent availability. Over time, New Relic has become an essential tool for diagnosing and addressing performance issues, providing real-time insights into transaction steps and enabling quick, actionable solutions. The platform's user-friendly interface and immediate feedback loop have allowed BiteSite to efficiently optimize web application performance, enhance customer satisfaction, and validate their development efforts, all while maintaining a focus on Agile methodologies and minimum viable products. Despite their limited use due to resource constraints, the agency recognizes New Relic's enduring impact and clarity in delivering measurable improvements, underscoring its value for small businesses with constrained resources.