35 Clicks Reported Via Adlogger...

Discussion in 'Reporting & Stats' started by YourSiteKindaBlows, Jun 4, 2007.

  1. #1
    too bad that good 1/4 of those clicks are not valid and are problems by adlogger detecting other things than clicks.........lol......


    I already checked and it is over 15, but not near 35......lol..


    Totally sucks!
     
    YourSiteKindaBlows, Jun 4, 2007 IP
  2. mooiness

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    Adlogger counts mouse-overs, which is why you will get incorrect results as compared to what shows in your Adsense account. As a click counter, it's not accurate but it is useful as one defense against click-fraud.
     
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    Adlogger is a nuisance.

    If you limit clicks/user, it would actually count mouse-overs as clicks and block ads even before the user actually clicks.

    I don't think it even helps much against click bombs. Any one with little knowledge of surfing can overcome the adlogger.
     
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    Are you sure? I was just about to install this on my website. On the FAQ page they said that they do not count mouse-overs as clicks.
     
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    sachin410 Illustrious Member

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    I am not really sure what it counts, but the number of clicks reported by adlogger are unrealistic and way more than what Adsense reports show.

    My settings were such that I should get an email every time an ad is clicked.

    I observed that many times Adlogger would record a click as soon as I would open my site..even when there was no mouse-over.

    You should try it out and see for yourself..:).
     
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    Okay thanks.

    The reason I want to use Addlogger is because 95% of my vistors are from my school. Some of the know about adsense and I don't want them to get too 'enthusiastic' about clicking the ads... ;)
     
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    In that case, set maximum clicks per user to 4-5...because in many times Adlogger would record 4-5 clicks even if there have been 1-2 or maybe none.
     
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    Okay, thanks for your help. I'll do that.
     
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    Turn off email alerts and don't set any limits on AdLogger - I find that works best to be honest. I use it to catch data incase of problems in the future from Google. I don't use it daily generally, I geoip filter out countries that cause problems too.
     
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