Site traffic logs

[David]

The stats info in the admin pages is limited, so I intend to use other software to analysis the server web log. In the past I've always used WebTrends but my sites are all been pretty static so analysis is easy.

As most of the pages severed up by phpWordPress are created dynamicaly has anyone got any useful ideas how to keep track of what's going on the site and any recommendations regarding analytical software?

[boccio]

I'd recommend downloading your access logs from the server, and putting them inside some good analysis tool. The fact phpWordPress creates dynamic pages has no significance, for it uses "friendly" URLs so you can easily see landing pages, exit pages, etc... I personally use Funnel Web Analyzer (http://www.quest.com/funnel_web_analyzer/).

Of course, Google Analytics (ex. Urchin) is also pretty good tool, although I hate all the flashy pies and chars... I like seeing fullscreen of plain numbers :)

[David]

I'd had planned to download the logs and review locally. I'd overlooked the friendly URLs feature so was expectting a problem that shouldn't be there!. I'll give Funnel a try.

Cheers.