Comments on: How To Cheat Your Traffic Web Stats & Sites Like Alexa (or your SEO client) http://agbeat.com/real-estate-technology-new-media/how-to-cheat-your-traffic-web-stats-sites-like-alexa-or-your-seo-client/ News, insights, tools, and inspiration for business owners and professionals Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:13:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: B. R. http://agbeat.com/real-estate-technology-new-media/how-to-cheat-your-traffic-web-stats-sites-like-alexa-or-your-seo-client/#comment-184 B. R. Wed, 15 Aug 2007 15:24:58 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=104#comment-184 Jay, I found you in the spam catcher, what gives! you spammer! Jay, I found you in the spam catcher, what gives! you spammer!

]]> By: Mark http://agbeat.com/real-estate-technology-new-media/how-to-cheat-your-traffic-web-stats-sites-like-alexa-or-your-seo-client/#comment-183 Mark Sun, 12 Aug 2007 08:36:10 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=104#comment-183 I have been facing the problem of geninity of statistics. I use the stat reports to make deals for advertisements on my side. Recently I have started using <a href="http://gostats.com" rel="nofollow">GoStats.com</a> as a tool. The reports by them are considered genuine by most of the advertisers. I did not know this but do know now. I have been facing the problem of geninity of statistics. I use the stat reports to make deals for advertisements on my side.
Recently I have started using GoStats.com as a tool. The reports by them are considered genuine by most of the advertisers. I did not know this but do know now.

]]> By: Jay Thompson http://agbeat.com/real-estate-technology-new-media/how-to-cheat-your-traffic-web-stats-sites-like-alexa-or-your-seo-client/#comment-182 Jay Thompson Sat, 11 Aug 2007 19:43:02 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=104#comment-182 Laurie (and others) - Lot of people "publish" their stats to the world.... You can see visitor stats and trends from many real estate blogs at: http://topsites.blogflux.com/real-estate/ Topsites seems (for me) to count about 10% lower than Google Analytics. But every stat counter counts differently. Personally, I've given up counting hits, page views, unique visits, etc. Better to count how many times the phone rings or an email come in. Those numbers are far lower than visits, but far more meaningful... About the only thing I look at in my stats packages are trends over time. I hope to see traffic increasing over time (which it generally does). Laurie (and others) -

Lot of people “publish” their stats to the world….

You can see visitor stats and trends from many real estate blogs at:

http://topsites.blogflux.com/real-estate/

Topsites seems (for me) to count about 10% lower than Google Analytics. But every stat counter counts differently.

Personally, I’ve given up counting hits, page views, unique visits, etc. Better to count how many times the phone rings or an email come in. Those numbers are far lower than visits, but far more meaningful…

About the only thing I look at in my stats packages are trends over time. I hope to see traffic increasing over time (which it generally does).

]]> By: Kris Berg http://agbeat.com/real-estate-technology-new-media/how-to-cheat-your-traffic-web-stats-sites-like-alexa-or-your-seo-client/#comment-181 Kris Berg Sat, 11 Aug 2007 16:34:38 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=104#comment-181 That's encouraging (I think). Since my "national traffic" (which by all estimation consists of... You :)) is typically not representied in my visitor numbers, that would suggest that I am getting a more than a fair number of the other kind. Now, off to work. I've got some sellers and buyers to tend to this morning. That’s encouraging (I think). Since my “national traffic” (which by all estimation consists of… You :) ) is typically not representied in my visitor numbers, that would suggest that I am getting a more than a fair number of the other kind. Now, off to work. I’ve got some sellers and buyers to tend to this morning.

]]> By: B. R. http://agbeat.com/real-estate-technology-new-media/how-to-cheat-your-traffic-web-stats-sites-like-alexa-or-your-seo-client/#comment-180 B. R. Sat, 11 Aug 2007 15:43:10 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=104#comment-180 Yes, it is true, feed readers (and I know your site has a lot of national traffic as I for one read you by feeder) do not mark any sort of impression or so-called hits to the site itself unless they come and comment. As for a session- your website does not always count each page as a user uses the site or re-mark the same ip numerous times. So when it collects the user ip your site begins a session. This variable times out at 30 minutes of no activity (normally). So what you will want are reasonably high averages or improving averages. When I log onto your site today, your site will say good morning Benns ip address, and I will begin browsing- the session begins. As I browse the pages my session is running as begin reading the 45 minute long post complete with comments. So with that example, so long as you see your averages improving, good for you. One can help the session times by writing quippy reads that force the user to click comments more often etc... This would not be a cheat, this is just letting your system know that the user still has a pulse. As for content of sites with no blog, this is a great way to know if your content is really supporting the type of marketing you are driving to it. Target market - draw reader - if content supports it your average will be high. This is why our national blog is no where listed near our hyperlocal site- I really want to know if the bread is getting buttered so to speak and sessions help us to know if users are happy. .......... anyone else, feel free to chime in, I am not afraid to stand corrected! Yes, it is true, feed readers (and I know your site has a lot of national traffic as I for one read you by feeder) do not mark any sort of impression or so-called hits to the site itself unless they come and comment.

As for a session- your website does not always count each page as a user uses the site or re-mark the same ip numerous times. So when it collects the user ip your site begins a session. This variable times out at 30 minutes of no activity (normally). So what you will want are reasonably high averages or improving averages.

When I log onto your site today, your site will say good morning Benns ip address, and I will begin browsing- the session begins. As I browse the pages my session is running as begin reading the 45 minute long post complete with comments.

So with that example, so long as you see your averages improving, good for you. One can help the session times by writing quippy reads that force the user to click comments more often etc… This would not be a cheat, this is just letting your system know that the user still has a pulse.

As for content of sites with no blog, this is a great way to know if your content is really supporting the type of marketing you are driving to it. Target market – draw reader – if content supports it your average will be high.

This is why our national blog is no where listed near our hyperlocal site- I really want to know if the bread is getting buttered so to speak and sessions help us to know if users are happy.

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anyone else, feel free to chime in, I am not afraid to stand corrected!

]]> By: Kris Berg http://agbeat.com/real-estate-technology-new-media/how-to-cheat-your-traffic-web-stats-sites-like-alexa-or-your-seo-client/#comment-179 Kris Berg Sat, 11 Aug 2007 14:31:15 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=104#comment-179 No drama here, just an honest question, since I am an SEO-tard. My counter service gives stats on "visitor sessions", which is very different from "hits" or "page views", yes? This may explain why I am feeling like a total failure in the numbers game. (This, and the fact that I very well may be). Also, is it true that my counter does not pick up feed reader readers? No drama here, just an honest question, since I am an SEO-tard. My counter service gives stats on “visitor sessions”, which is very different from “hits” or “page views”, yes? This may explain why I am feeling like a total failure in the numbers game. (This, and the fact that I very well may be). Also, is it true that my counter does not pick up feed reader readers?

]]> By: B. R. http://agbeat.com/real-estate-technology-new-media/how-to-cheat-your-traffic-web-stats-sites-like-alexa-or-your-seo-client/#comment-178 B. R. Fri, 10 Aug 2007 21:51:10 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=104#comment-178 My mistake- I misread somewhere in the millions of words. But I can tell you, I could care less what my national stats are, blogging for money isn't that attractive. My hyper local results are great which is why I invest much time in conversion but more for content, because I really feel like content almost insures return. I never really cared much for the entire conversation at all on BHB, I wanted to answer Brian because I have a lot of respect for him both personally and professionally and he deserved an answer, but there was no way I was adding fuel to that fire, especially realizing folks we know are sincere were under flame. We took a step back because it was obvious Lani stepped into a blog that could have used a little more foundation as to the who was in question. Lani was right in saying there are many ways of looking at a lead. To me, a lead is any person I can say hello to and plant a seed. That is the business in a nutshell. So traffic matters. As for other folks defination, a lead begins only at service, I disagree with that, and not only do I disagree with it, I think the word lead is disgusting. Someone asked me yesterday at the conference how I make time to blog. I answered that to blog is an appointment with a client, and that time slot should be as guarded as a seller or a buyer in front of you. I advised her to blog from her heart, who she is and provide exceptional solutions, thoughts, and exciting personality and soon enough the return will come. Waiting on a comment on a hyper local blog is like watching paint dry, but I know when Im speaking to my buyers and sellers over coffee what they say, and when they bring up a comment on the blog, that is my boost, that is my happy moment. Do I neglect realtor genius? sure I do, because I would end a conversation with my peers in a minute to go to work for a buyer or seller. I really do hope that folks can take the information youve provided and turn it into a howto. Our traffic is exceptional, I have no issues and not actively seeking advice, but after hearing those in the class yesterday, there is a hunger for it and a void for you to step in and fill, if you want too. As for RSSPieces. I don't really care, they're a business, they create some nice html, they blog what they preach so I really have no issue with them at all. Laurie, you are not on trial, everyone seems so tense lately, I know it isn't you. My mistake- I misread somewhere in the millions of words. But I can tell you, I could care less what my national stats are, blogging for money isn’t that attractive. My hyper local results are great which is why I invest much time in conversion but more for content, because I really feel like content almost insures return. I never really cared much for the entire conversation at all on BHB, I wanted to answer Brian because I have a lot of respect for him both personally and professionally and he deserved an answer, but there was no way I was adding fuel to that fire, especially realizing folks we know are sincere were under flame. We took a step back because it was obvious Lani stepped into a blog that could have used a little more foundation as to the who was in question. Lani was right in saying there are many ways of looking at a lead. To me, a lead is any person I can say hello to and plant a seed. That is the business in a nutshell. So traffic matters. As for other folks defination, a lead begins only at service, I disagree with that, and not only do I disagree with it, I think the word lead is disgusting.

Someone asked me yesterday at the conference how I make time to blog. I answered that to blog is an appointment with a client, and that time slot should be as guarded as a seller or a buyer in front of you. I advised her to blog from her heart, who she is and provide exceptional solutions, thoughts, and exciting personality and soon enough the return will come. Waiting on a comment on a hyper local blog is like watching paint dry, but I know when Im speaking to my buyers and sellers over coffee what they say, and when they bring up a comment on the blog, that is my boost, that is my happy moment. Do I neglect realtor genius? sure I do, because I would end a conversation with my peers in a minute to go to work for a buyer or seller. I really do hope that folks can take the information youve provided and turn it into a howto. Our traffic is exceptional, I have no issues and not actively seeking advice, but after hearing those in the class yesterday, there is a hunger for it and a void for you to step in and fill, if you want too.

As for RSSPieces. I don’t really care, they’re a business, they create some nice html, they blog what they preach so I really have no issue with them at all.

Laurie, you are not on trial, everyone seems so tense lately, I know it isn’t you.

]]> By: Todd Carpenter http://agbeat.com/real-estate-technology-new-media/how-to-cheat-your-traffic-web-stats-sites-like-alexa-or-your-seo-client/#comment-177 Todd Carpenter Fri, 10 Aug 2007 20:19:12 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=104#comment-177 Laurie showed me her back end system. I talked to John McKnight, did some math, and have come to the conclusion that Laurie does indeed get thousands of visitors every day. Laurie showed me her back end system. I talked to John McKnight, did some math, and have come to the conclusion that Laurie does indeed get thousands of visitors every day.

]]> By: Laurie Manny http://agbeat.com/real-estate-technology-new-media/how-to-cheat-your-traffic-web-stats-sites-like-alexa-or-your-seo-client/#comment-176 Laurie Manny Fri, 10 Aug 2007 19:38:38 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=104#comment-176 Oh, by the way, my blog is not a year old. It was born January 29, 2007 Oh, by the way, my blog is not a year old. It was born January 29, 2007

]]> By: Laurie Manny http://agbeat.com/real-estate-technology-new-media/how-to-cheat-your-traffic-web-stats-sites-like-alexa-or-your-seo-client/#comment-175 Laurie Manny Fri, 10 Aug 2007 19:33:51 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=104#comment-175 B.R., I have shared samples of the back end of my website with anyone who was interested at Inman and several people in the blog-o-sphere. I will not be posting my back end results for the entire world to see, anymore than any of you have. How about some of the rest of you out there start posting some of your traffic results? I didn't know that mine were considered high. I could use a morale boost right about now. There are posts today all over the internet, just coming short of calling me, Brian and my provider liars. I realize that you have not done that here, which is the only reason I am still communicating at all. Brian and I just finished up a conversation. We are done. When the industry turns on the very success it has been waiting for it is dooming itself to failure. The traffic on Brian's blog is over 5 x's what it was before he met me. Perhaps if you are nice to him, he might be inclined to share how he did that in the last couple of months. Nobody will be able to blame rsspieces for that. He did that doing the things I suggested to his blog and his posts. Anyone want to take a ride? B.R.,

I have shared samples of the back end of my website with anyone who was interested at Inman and several people in the blog-o-sphere. I will not be posting my back end results for the entire world to see, anymore than any of you have.

How about some of the rest of you out there start posting some of your traffic results? I didn’t know that mine were considered high. I could use a morale boost right about now.

There are posts today all over the internet, just coming short of calling me, Brian and my provider liars. I realize that you have not done that here, which is the only reason I am still communicating at all.

Brian and I just finished up a conversation. We are done. When the industry turns on the very success it has been waiting for it is dooming itself to failure.

The traffic on Brian’s blog is over 5 x’s what it was before he met me. Perhaps if you are nice to him, he might be inclined to share how he did that in the last couple of months.

Nobody will be able to blame rsspieces for that. He did that doing the things I suggested to his blog and his posts.

Anyone want to take a ride?

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