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CodeGuard: A Time Machine for Websites

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Technology Category	Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Connectivity Platforms
Applicable Industries	Software
Applicable Functions	Business Operation
Use Cases	Cybersecurity
Services	Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
Challenge	CodeGuard, a service that provides backup and protection for websites, was looking for ways to expand its user base and improve its product. The company wanted to reach out to website owners who were interested in securing their sites. However, reaching out to this audience and getting their feedback for product improvement was a challenge. Read More
About Customer	CodeGuard is a company that offers a unique service for small and medium businesses, acting as a 'time machine' for websites. The service is cloud-hosted and begins by performing an initial backup of website content. It then monitors the site for any changes. If changes are detected, CodeGuard takes a new backup and alerts the owner. The owner can then rollback any undesired changes, whether they are due to attacks or mistakes. CodeGuard was introduced to the public at TechCrunch Disrupt: NYC in May 2011. Read More
Solution	CodeGuard became a partner with Cloudflare, a web infrastructure and website security company, and introduced its app within a month. This partnership allowed CodeGuard to access and serve a user base similar to its own - website owners who wanted to protect and secure their sites. As a Cloudflare app partner, CodeGuard experienced immediate and significant user growth without any marketing efforts. Cloudflare's customers also played a crucial role in helping CodeGuard improve its product by providing feedback, testing beta features, and offering community support. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Connectivity Platforms

Applicable Industries

Software

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Use Cases

Cybersecurity

Services

Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services

Challenge

CodeGuard, a service that provides backup and protection for websites, was looking for ways to expand its user base and improve its product. The company wanted to reach out to website owners who were interested in securing their sites. However, reaching out to this audience and getting their feedback for product improvement was a challenge.

About Customer

CodeGuard is a company that offers a unique service for small and medium businesses, acting as a 'time machine' for websites. The service is cloud-hosted and begins by performing an initial backup of website content. It then monitors the site for any changes. If changes are detected, CodeGuard takes a new backup and alerts the owner. The owner can then rollback any undesired changes, whether they are due to attacks or mistakes. CodeGuard was introduced to the public at TechCrunch Disrupt: NYC in May 2011.

Solution

CodeGuard became a partner with Cloudflare, a web infrastructure and website security company, and introduced its app within a month. This partnership allowed CodeGuard to access and serve a user base similar to its own - website owners who wanted to protect and secure their sites. As a Cloudflare app partner, CodeGuard experienced immediate and significant user growth without any marketing efforts. Cloudflare's customers also played a crucial role in helping CodeGuard improve its product by providing feedback, testing beta features, and offering community support.

Impact #1	CodeGuard experienced immediate and significant user growth.
Impact #2	Cloudflare's customers helped CodeGuard improve its product by providing feedback and testing beta features.
Impact #3	Cloudflare's customers offered community support, making them among the most helpful users CodeGuard has.

Impact #1

CodeGuard experienced immediate and significant user growth.

Impact #2

Cloudflare's customers helped CodeGuard improve its product by providing feedback and testing beta features.

Impact #3

Cloudflare's customers offered community support, making them among the most helpful users CodeGuard has.

Benefit #1	Cloudflare remains one of the fastest-growing segments of CodeGuard's user base.

Benefit #1

Cloudflare remains one of the fastest-growing segments of CodeGuard's user base.

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CodeGuard: A Time Machine for Websites

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