Using SmarterStats

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Using SmarterStats

• Dave KrauseANRCS Web Action Team

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What are web statistics?

• Data is collected from a web site based on what
  the user does during the visit.

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What are web statistics?

• This data is converted into graphs, charts and
  tables by a log analyzer.

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What are web statistics?

• The rendered data is viewed by the web content
  managers.

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What are web statistics?

• If all went well, the data helps you determine
  which aspects of the website work towards your
  web objectives!

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How do I read the statistics?

• There are three basic terms you will hear
  regarding Web site statistics.
• Hit
• Page View
• Visit / Session

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How do I read the statistics?

• Hit - A request for a file from the web server.
  The number of hits received by a website is
  frequently cited to assert its popularity, but
  this number is extremely misleading and
  dramatically over-estimates popularity.

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How do I read the statistics?

• Page View - A request for a file whose type is
  defined as a page in log analysis. A single page
  view may generate multiple hits.

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How do I read the statistics?

• Visit / Session - A series of requests from the
  same uniquely identified client with a set
  timeout. A visit is expected to contain multiple
  hits (in log analysis) and page views.

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Where do I go for SmarterStats?

• djkrause_at_ucdavis.edu

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Getting into SmarterStats

• Via Site Builder login to Site Builder and
  click on this icon!

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Getting into SmarterStats

• Via the Hard Way use URL, username and password
  provided by Dave.

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SmarterStats Main Page
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SmarterStats Final Thoughts

• djkrause_at_ucdavis.edu