Hi I'm planning on using 3 way links network for many of my sites. This network support guy suggested NOT to use Google Analytics for tracking purposes. Do you think it's not safe? What other web stats services out there I can use? I did a search but couldnt find anything reliable and free Any cheap services? Thanks
Google will just look at the IP address and see they are all owned by you anyway (or it can check the ICANN information as it is a domain registrar).
I have a boatload of sites on the same account, and I link them together with no problems. As long as the content is unique you'll be fine (even if related). Many people don't believe what Matt Cutts says, but I do, Check out this video debunking the tie in with serps and analaytics. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1isQG5ZoxM Furthermore, you can eat the same sandwich every day without getting a duplicate content penalty: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJ-xEsA14ag