How to Locate Your Web Traffic Statistics Program

After creating a new Web site, you probably want to show it off. Web traffic is the number of times data was sent to users by your Web site. The more web traffic you have to your site means more potential buyers and a greater opportunity for Web-based advertising. Read on to learn how to locate your Web traffic statistics program.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. Log into your Web hosting service provider. Most Web service providers have a Web traffic tool to monitor the number of visitors to your site.

2. Locate the link to the program by typing it on the "Search" field or finding the button or link manually. Consult the "Help" or "FAQ" page of your Web host to find more details.

3. Click on and read the report. The report will display information you might want to know about your Web site. You will find information hits, files, pages or page view, visitors and search strings.

4. Analyze the results. Print out the generated report and review it on a weekly basis so you track trends.

Tips & Warnings

• The Web traffic statistics report shows detailed information about how visitors use your Web site. "Hits" results show any request made by a Web browser for any information from your Web site, while "Pages" shows the number of page views. "Entry/Exit Pages" stats show the first and the last pages viewed by a visitor. Visitors locates the IP addresses of every surfer that visited your site. "Search Strings," on the other hand, determines the search engine that a visitor used to find your Web site.
• Although you can install your own Web traffic monitoring software to track visitors to your site, be aware of compatibility issues that may arise on occasion.