What are
web site statistics?
Web site statistics are constructed
from the raw log data files gathered by your web host. Site stats
tell you who is visiting your site, how long they are staying, what
pages they view, and how often. Good web site statistics will also
tell you where your traffic is coming from- specific search engines,
searches, countries, or links from other sites.
Do I need web
site statistics?
If you would like to keep tabs on who is
visiting your site, where your traffic is coming from, etc. you will
definitely want good web site statistics. Besides providing you with
useful information about your visitors, web site statistics can help
you keep track of the bandwidth you are using and the amount of
traffic you are receiving at any given time. Look for a web host who
offers web based site statistics so you may view and access your
statistics at any time, anywhere.
Not all web hosts offer
complete site statistics. Ask to take a tour of their web site
statistics program before you sign up. If you've already signed up
for a web host you are pleased with, but would like better web site
statistics we recommend signing up with http://www.sitetracker.com/.
They will track your basic site statistics for free or for more
detailed statistics plans range from $2.99 - $8.99 a month.
Hitbox.com, awstats.sourceforge.net, and clicktracker.com are a few
other good resources for tracking web site
statistics.
