Get Clicky and Prosper
Apr 21st, 07 | 1 remarkWhen it comes to metrics and website analysis, the question of which provider to use is forever on the minds of every conscientious blogger, marketer and website owner. The shift in popularity between metrics providers seems equally as constant. Some swear by Google Analytics, some say have a Mint! I suggest you get Clicky.
Until a week ago I was relying on pMetrics by Performancing. Then it died. At the time of this writing it’s still on hiatus. Since I’m addicted to checking my stats fairly often, I had to find another provider quick before the withdrawal really kicked in. I heard about Clicky and decided to give it a go.
First off, the interface looks exactly like pMetrics1 (yay)! The stats are very nicely laid out, the site is a snap to navigate, and the data is presented in a useful and easily understood format. Simple enough for rookie stats analysts like me, but detailed enough for the pundit. What’s more, you might be happy to know they offer a 21-day free demo. Upgrading is dirt cheap, to the tune of $14.99 per year. Even if you choose not to upgrade, you can continue monitoring your stats on a limited basis.
If you’re thinking “What about Google? It’s free forever and everyone says it rocks!” All I can say is “eh”. While I do actually have Analytics running on my site, I don’t look at it very often. I think the interface is clunky, and other than some of the data presented under Content Performance, I find it a bit overwhelming.
I think Google buries some of the most useful information (for bloggers anyway), and I don’t have time to waste looking for it. Sometimes I just want obvious, at-a-glance data. I want it right in my face like I’m a child. ;) Clicky does this. If I need to dig a little deeper, Google Analytics is my fall-back.
So, if you’re a blogger looking for a good stats provider (particularly if you’re lost after pMetrics stalled out), you might consider Clicky. You have nothing to lose.
1 Clicky has apparently taken over management of pMetrics, and the old pMetrics will be released as open source.
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