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  • Post parsing reporting - Most log analyzers fall into this category. The log files are parsed and all the reports are generated after that - usually on a scheduled basis. This can put great strain on a computer as the parsing and reporting are done in one go. This is usually done during a quiet period and the reports are often more than a couple of hours old.

  • Real-time, on-demand Reporting (sometimes called "Live reporting") - SurfStats and WebTrends have products in this category. The log files are parsed to a database in the background. A report is only generated when requested. This type of analyzer is usually more suited for many users as it places less strain on a server.



INDICATORS REPORTED BY MOST WEB LOG ANALYZERS


  • Number of visits and number of unique visitors

  • Visits duration and last visits

  • Authenticated users, and last authenticated visits

  • Days of week and rush hours

  • Domains/countries of host's visitors

  • Hosts list

  • Most viewed, entry and exit pages

  • Files type

  • OS used

  • Browsers used

  • Robots

  • Search Engine s, key phrases and keywords used to find the analyzed web site

  • HTTP Errors

  • Some of the log analyzers (like ClickTracks, SurfStats, WebTrends, etc.) also report on who's on the site, conversion tracking and page navigation.



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