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Is Google Analytics accurate?

Discussion in 'Google Analytics' started by mikelaw, Apr 24, 2008.

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  1. angilina

    angilina Notable Member

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    #21
    I think Google Analytics is quite accurate.
     
    angilina, Apr 25, 2008 IP
  2. Lovely

    Lovely Well-Known Member

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    #22
    Google analytics is accurate and fine.
     
    Lovely, Apr 25, 2008 IP
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    zexy Guest

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    #23
    In mine experience so far Google Analytics is pretty accurate. You can easily compare the results with other counters. They're very similar.
     
    zexy, Apr 25, 2008 IP
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    jonbuoy Peon

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    #24
    One of the common reasons for Google Analytics not picking up every hit is that the tracking code is usually the last piece of code, just above the </body> tag. If your site's visitor clicks a link away from the page, before it has finished loading, you won't record a hit.

    It is possible to add the script just below the <body> tag and therefore obtain more accurate figures.

    Jon
     
    jonbuoy, Apr 25, 2008 IP
  5. guitarbinge

    guitarbinge Peon

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    #25
    its as accurate as google wants it to be :p
     
    guitarbinge, Apr 25, 2008 IP
  6. Cryxellis23

    Cryxellis23 Banned

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    #26
    Well I find googleanalytics result accurate same as to awstat..
    That is why I like using it.. :)
     
    Cryxellis23, May 1, 2008 IP
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    marbarama Peon

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    #27
    So has anyone (as well as vpguy) experimented with using
    the new tracking code (ga.js instead of urchin.js)?

    Which is better?

    I am about to add g.analytics to my site and am wondering which code to use.

    Do you only put the code on the main pages?
     
    marbarama, May 6, 2008 IP
  8. SilkySmooth

    SilkySmooth Well-Known Member

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    #28
    Not strictly true, it would depend on the browser loading sequence and what other objects are loaded into the page and where from.

    That would be because everytime an image is downloaded from your server it is an actual hit. So AWStats is doing it's job properly.

    Put the code on all of your pages if you want accurate tracking.

    As for which version to use so far I havent noticed that much difference but I have a personal preference to the old version.
     
    SilkySmooth, May 6, 2008 IP
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    marbarama Peon

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    #29
    Thanks Silky Smooth. Succinct and to the point. Great!
     
    marbarama, May 6, 2008 IP
  10. IbizaVoice

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    #30
    For me is only accurate if you do not compare to another Analytics software
    The discrepancies are to big if i compare to my AWstat report from my weblog
    I did everything by the book as inserting the code on all my web page
     
    IbizaVoice, May 7, 2008 IP
  11. redwebs

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    #31
    google analytic! wow it's so good and easy to use than any other traffic tracking tool.
     
    redwebs, May 8, 2008 IP
  12. jameskertley

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    #32
    It is accurate but it not the 100% because it have little problem with G.A...its negotiable but problem is problem.
    Millions of people are using it and it is one of the best for all.
     
    jameskertley, May 9, 2008 IP
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    saqistation Peon

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    #33
    i don't think so
     
    saqistation, May 10, 2008 IP
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    06WebDesign Peon

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    #34
    I agree... I use google analytics and i compare it with awstats and they seem to be completely different figures.

    Google analytics hardly shows any visitors whereas awstats displays plenty of activity. Not only that.. when i check my Google adsense stats i shows and ridiculous figure when compared to my traffic stats.

    All i know is that someone isn't producing accurate stats and i'm inclined to say to it is google who has poor tracking systems
     
    06WebDesign, May 20, 2008 IP
  15. Jaan

    Jaan Banned

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    #35
    As I I know Google Analytic is the best.
     
    Jaan, May 21, 2008 IP
  16. manish.chauhan

    manish.chauhan Well-Known Member

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    #36
    Google Analytics is quite easy to implement and use...:)
     
    manish.chauhan, May 22, 2008 IP
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    #37
    Google's stats just make me want to cry... I use awstats and the figures are no where near what google analytics shows
     
    06WebDesign, May 22, 2008 IP
  18. Tom Strong

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    #38
    I think yes, I have some backlinks with anchors of porn star names which attract like millions of robots and spiders which Google Analytics doesn't count while awstats counts, thats why GA gives you a lower bound then any other tracking software, they have very sophisticated security algorithms, you can trust in them.
     
    Tom Strong, May 23, 2008 IP
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    Calbert Well-Known Member

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    #39
    Hopefully Yahoo! will make IndexTools free soon and we will all have another option to choose!
     
    Calbert, May 25, 2008 IP
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