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Hey all,

If someone asks for your Monthly Unique Visits, which tool do you use to get your figure?

Thanks! 

Google Analytics here too.  :-)

I have Analytics, StatCounter, and the WP Stats plugin. I use StatCounter for a quick mid-day count. I use WP-Stats for page popularity and traffic sources. I use Analytics for deeper analysis.

Post edited 9:57 pm – March 28, 2011 by JT_McGee

Another "yeah" on Analytics.  Awstats from the server are usually horribly unreliable, and the general consensus is that people use those as stats on purpose to beef up their numbers.

I'm going to assume this is for an advertiser…

Definitely highlight things that you think to be attractive too.  A low bounce rate, for example, indicates that readers are highly involved.  Google traffic for your blog name shows that you have a loyal crew, as does the "time on site," which can be a great indicator that people are actually reading what you have to say.  If none of these numbers really pop, though, then don't include them.  If they do, then work them to your advantage!

Consider working in a little bit that is customized for the advertiser.  For example, it's a mutual fund company that wants to advertise, pop in a link to your "stock talk" category page, or even a tag page.  That way you can show them your posts on the topic.  They'll appreciate anything you can throw at them that makes their life easier.  And hey…since these are the days of "social" online, why not have a stupid stat like: "Hours spent watching movies this year."  It doesn't do much in terms of quantifying the quality of your site, but it does show that you're human.  It's nice to know that there are humans on the other side of the computer screen. :D  Your personality doesn't stop at the blog itself.

Best of luck! Hope you land something big! 

Analytics. A lot of big brand ad buyers usually ask for a Google Analytics report.

Last week my Google analytics were working fine, this week….. 0.  Nada.  It is perplexing to say the least.  I have not made changes to my blog…. so I don't know what is going on

I use Google Analytics.