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Subject: A Page Counter For The Site

References: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5

> > > > Client wrote:

> > > > > I hesitate to bring this up at this stage of the game, but our

> > > > > management have now decided that it would be nice to have a hit counter

> > > > > included on our web site. Would this be difficult to do?

> > > > RonL wrote:

> > > > YES - and . . .

> > > > You really don't want a hit counter - they show lack of hits. Is it important to prove

> > > > how many people visit , or impress each visitor with how they may be served ?

> > > > How many other comparable sites have you seen with a page counter ?

> > > > Not the IRS, The State, eBay, etc. Look at sites for GM, Ford, Mercedes . . . No Counters !

> > > > If someone looks on Monday and sees you have 736 visitors, and then on

> > > > Friday it's 738, what kind of winning presence does that portray?

> > > >

> > > > No site I've ever built has a counter, they slow down my server, and that

> > > > makes the next visitor wait. Same thing with JAVA and animated banners. Your

> > > > "Landlord" doesn't have a counter, no business site I've visited has one, I don't

> > > > have one. I wish you didn't want one.

> > > > :-)

> > > > RonL w / Integrated

> > > > You are free to forward this message...

> > Client wrote:

> > > I am sharing your comments with those who thought a hit counter would be nice

> > > to have. It may take a while, but we will let you know where we come out on

> > > this. Thanks for your prompt response.

> RonL wrote:

> > AOK boss - let me know.

> > Another thought. I've got to get something (have no idea what it costs)

> > to do this.

> > I priced the site with a super sharp pencil - because I didn't need to get

> > anything else to do the job.

> > Really - I wouldn't steer you all wrong - a counter is not a good thing.

> > That's why most sites don't have them.

> > TTFN

> Client wrote:

> I am pleased to report that cooler heads have prevailed, and we no longer want

> to have a hit counter on the web site. Your explanation was very persuasive, and

> convinced our people to see it your way.

RonL wrote,

I apologize for being so persuasive . . . it's a character flaw... !

Glad to hear that - instead - let me add a few extra pages.

Ask the group if there are other thoughts. Perhaps:

* a map of organizations you have helped - with hot links to their site

* a list of local "Outside" agencies - banks - shippers - atty.'s - CPA's

* a testimonial or two

* a "step - by - step" checklist to follow for counseling - or business startup

* a "Hint's & Tricks" page - things everyone might want to know

** the group photo of the next workshop . . . or the "Team"

Thanks again - it was my sincere pleasure - let me know what you'all need.

RonL w / Integrated

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