[MSC]

On previous websites I have always used statcounter.com but I am wondering if there is anything else new or better or similar I could try for the new website?
I would want to track the usual things: keywords used, search engines, visitor paths etc
I suppose there is nothing wrong with statcounter but I was thinking there might be something new I need to try out

[Inzvestor]

Statcounter is a pretty solid free tool which takes some beating

I use it on sites and haven't found an easier to use site yet

[behigher]

yes, we've been using statcounter for about 8 years, and does the job very well, although google analytics is something that people also like as it provides flashy charts and graphs that people think are pretty.

from an ecommerce perspective it also calculates conversions, which the free version of statcounter does not (last time i looked)

the leader in this software however is nedstat check it out for yourself.

I was involved in installing this behind a massive uk online business directory about 6 months ago, and the information is very powerful and can be customised.

[PointandStare]

Google Analytics. There is no better. Well ... not for free anyway.

[openmind]

Unless your host provides something like SmarterStats for free of course

[RayB]

A big vote for Analytics from me as well

[freelancer]

cpanel has some mega inbuilt analytics's, but Google are the best as ever

[MSC]

Thanks for the replies.

Originally Posted by openmind

Unless your host provides something like SmarterStats for free of course

Sorry I didn't even check! I've had a look now and the SmarterStats are great

[YetiAndy]

I use Smaterstats and it is really handy... I mainly use it to track where links are coming from. I know jilly loves analytics as well.

[forums]

Google Analytics is pretty good but keep a look out for more robust offerings from the likes of CoreMetrics et al in the near future.