WhatRuns: A Friendly Tech Detective for Any Website

WhatRuns is a handy little tool you can add to your browser—like Chrome or Firefox—that lets you peek behind the curtain of any website you visit. Think of it like a friendly detective for web tech!

Why Is WhatRuns Relevant for a Solid Back Office?

A strong Back Office isn’t just about handling paperwork and processes; it’s also about understanding and supporting the tech your business—and your competitors—use every day. Here’s why WhatRuns can be a secret weapon for your Back Office:

• Discover New Tools: Quickly find out what platforms, plugins, and tools popular or competitor websites are using.

• Stay Updated: Get alerts when a site changes its technology, so you’re always in the loop with the latest trends.

• Boost Efficiency: Know what other companies use to streamline their operations and see if those could improve your own workflow.

• Secure Choices: Identify if sites (including your own) use up-to-date and secure systems—important for minimizing tech risks.

What Can WhatRuns Actually Do?

• Uncover Technologies: It shows you the software behind any website. This isn’t just limited to the basics—it tells you about:

• Content Management Systems (CMS)

• E-commerce platforms

• Analytics and tracking tools

• Web applications, plugins, and even fonts

• Real-Time Analysis: As soon as you visit a site, you get live tech insights.

• Track Technology Changes: Set up notifications to know when a site (like a competitor) updates or switches any of their core technologies.

• Easy to Use: No technical know-how required. Just a user-friendly click and go.

• No Sign-Up Hassle: Start using it as soon as you install, no forms or accounts needed.

Why Does This Matter for Your Business?

• Competitive Edge: By tracking what others are using, you can spot trends before they go mainstream or react quickly to shifts in your industry.

• Informed Decisions: When you’re thinking of updating your own site, you’ll have a clearer idea of what’s out there and what works.

• Simple Auditing: Anyone in your team—even non-tech folks—can do a quick audit of a website’s tech with WhatRuns.

Final Thoughts

WhatRuns makes web tech feel less mysterious and more manageable. It brings transparency, inspiration, and a dash of curiosity to your day-to-day work. If you want your Back Office to stay sharp, up-to-date, and proactive, adding WhatRuns to your toolkit is an easy—and super helpful—step forward!