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 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.

Who offers the best web site statistics?

See our listing of web hosts who offer website statistics with web hosting.