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> and you can usually do a better job just by looking at server logs Yes, if you only want to count visits and don't have a problem having all bot traffic incl
by dewey 5y ago
> and you can usually do a better job just by looking at server logs
Yes, if you only want to count visits and don't have a problem having all bot traffic included. For everything a bit more advanced you need a proper analytics tool.
- wizzwizz4 5y agoFiltering out bot traffic is easy enough with server logs. A self-hosted JavaScript analytics tool gives you more data, but Google Analytics filters out Firefox users too; contrary to ReCAPTCHA's apparent beliefs, Firefox users are mostly not bots.
- Semaphor 5y ago> but Google Analytics filters out Firefox users too; contrary to ReCAPTCHA's apparent beliefs, Firefox users are mostly not bots. Isn’t it the other way around? FF by default blocks GA.
- wizzwizz4 5y agoIt is. From the perspective of the person choosing an analytics system, it doesn't matter exactly what the reason is, though.