I think this is a valid question although some more detail would definitely help. Here's my take on the 3 popular (i.e. tools I've used) tools.
1. Google Analytics: By far, the best and most comprehensive interface. The best tool out there for exporting, slicing/dicing data and really getting granularity on the sources and content. Most useful tool IMO.
2. AWStats - Most Accurate Tool IMO, but is rather painful to setup and configure.
3. CrazyEgg - Coolest tool - heat maps and confetti really tells you the true behavior of your users on a per-user basis! Very visual, and very cool - but good for analyzing a handful of pages at a time.
Statcounter provides the most accurate & up-to-date stats - its a good place to see the current activity on the site but is somewhat limited when it comes to slicing the data for content and sources. In my experience, you have to use a couple of different tools like seoturk mentions above BUT be careful not to add too many services because the javascript WILL slow your pageload...
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Add AnswerBy an anonymous user on Apr. 30, 2008
What are you looking to do specifically? There are several tools that can help, but no single silver-bullet.
I agree with the above comment. What do you mean?
Yup, that's like saying "which is the best car" - It all depends....
By an anonymous user on May. 01, 2008
What may be of value is a general site on all things SEO.
For general info on SEO, check out www.seomoz.com and www.seochat.com.
I think this is a valid question although some more detail would definitely help. Here's my take on the 3 popular (i.e. tools I've used) tools.
1. Google Analytics: By far, the best and most comprehensive interface. The best tool out there for exporting, slicing/dicing data and really getting granularity on the sources and content. Most useful tool IMO.
2. AWStats - Most Accurate Tool IMO, but is rather painful to setup and configure.
3. CrazyEgg - Coolest tool - heat maps and confetti really tells you the true behavior of your users on a per-user basis! Very visual, and very cool - but good for analyzing a handful of pages at a time.
Hope this helps.
thanks for the help guys...
Try Woopra. I have been using it for the past week and found it to be really very good.
http://www.woopra.com/
By an anonymous user on May. 02, 2008
Piwik is excellent
Statcounter provides the most accurate & up-to-date stats - its a good place to see the current activity on the site but is somewhat limited when it comes to slicing the data for content and sources. In my experience, you have to use a couple of different tools like seoturk mentions above BUT be careful not to add too many services because the javascript WILL slow your pageload...
I like Woopra a lot, thanks for the help mate.
Yup, Woopra is pretty cool. Recently tried Piwik - that's pretty good too
https://www.google.com/analytics/siteopt/splash?hl=en helps you optimise you site.
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