Web Analytics
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There are differences between web statistics programs and web analytics programs. Web statistics programs like Statcounter provide basic live usage statistics but have limitations, while web analytics programs like Google Analytics and Clicktracks provide more robust statistics and analytics on user behavior and traffic sources over different time frames. Clicktracks is a server-based program that provides detailed reporting on user paths and search engine traffic that can be exported in various formats, though it has a cost.
Web Analytics
- 1. Web Analytics Chris Myers
- 2. Web Stats vs. Analytics Analog is a Web statistics program There is a difference between a Web stats program and a Web analytic program. Don’t need to think. Will show you what users do on your site.
- 3. Different Types Web based Server based Desktop program
- 4. Cream of the crop Statcounter.com - Free live stats, JavaScript based, file request based. Google Analytics - Mostly live, JavaScript based, file request based. Clicktracks - specific server or desktop software- only PC and Server based.
- 5. Statcounter Cool little free program to watch live stats of site. Caveat only can have 100 entries in your log; You lose old data.
- 7. Google Analytics Formerly Urchin Now free Robust stats and you can choose different time frames. For free you can watch 5 sites
- 8. Quick Google Analytic Demo
- 9. Clicktracks Robust Web analytic software Tells you where users come from and go. Detailed search engine reporting Tag visitors Dynamic reporting Reports to be exported in pdf, xml, or xls format Not cheap but not expensive either-worth the investment.
- 10. Clicktracks Demo
- 11. Benefits Better understanding of your visitors Dynamic reporting - find out information on the fly Just the facts - eliminate feelings Test ideas