0:00 time on site, 0% new visits, 100% bounce rate on 50+ visits

Discussion in 'Google Analytics' started by mesmark, Mar 7, 2010.

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    That's what I'm seeing for some keywords. It's rather alarming.

    What are the possibilities of programs out there targeting competitors search terms? What I mean is a program that searches a specific term, follows competitor links and then returns right back to Google yielding 100% bounce rate?

    The reason I ask is lately, I've seen these search terms have stats of 0:00 time on site 0% new visits and 100% bounce rate on say 50+ visits for one day.

    What tipped me off was searches on terms that organically have dropped off, things like searches for Valentine's Day keywords.

    But I also notice much higher bounce rates for regular items on low traffic days. Maybe suggesting that those 50 hits are having a greater effect.

    It seems very odd. Any thoughts? A recent glitch? Anyone else seeing this in their Analytics?
     
    mesmark, Mar 7, 2010 IP
  2. vdaniel80

    vdaniel80 Peon

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    don't rely on analytics 100%. I've seen strange things in my statistics as well. Install w3 and other free tracking as well. There will be discrepancies...
     
    vdaniel80, Mar 8, 2010 IP
  3. Grit.

    Grit. Well-Known Member

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    It could be robot traffic to your site maybe? However, i'd really recommend a different stat system such as AWStats
     
    Grit., Mar 8, 2010 IP