Google Analytics VS Awstats

Discussion in 'Google Analytics' started by perdu, Aug 12, 2008.

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  1. #1
    Hi

    I observe a huge difference between the two services for my sites:

    One of them:

    Google Analytics give me an average of 17 visitors per day
    Awstats give me an average of 127 visitors per day

    Do you have this huge difference ??
     
    perdu, Aug 12, 2008 IP
  2. mdvaldosta

    mdvaldosta Peon

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    I find it likely that you're looking at unique visitors on Analytics and total visits with Awstats (where one unique may account for several visits). In addition, Analytics is javascript based so visitors with that disabled or machine visits that don't load javascript won't show up.
     
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    #3
    Unique <> Traffic
     
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  4. perdu

    perdu Well-Known Member

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    #4
    I'm comparing "visits" and not Unique.

    If I check the number of "page viewed", the average is:
    Google Analytics: 43
    Awstats: 175

    I don't think there is so much people that have disabled the javascript.

    When I check the stats with "adsense", the result is between Google Analytics and Awstats. I don't know which service is better, but if I prefer Google Analytics, I will never be disappointed
     
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    webcosmo Notable Member

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    AwStats got different settings the way they analyze the logs. I think that could be the reason. From my experience the number is double generally at AwStats.
     
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  6. fletd09

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    As mdvaldosta said, it will be to do with java being disabled.
     
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  7. C.Whyte

    C.Whyte Peon

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    #7
    Simple answer: Analytics = true amount of visitors ........ Awstats = inflated.

    I always go by analytics :)
     
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  8. Grim_Reaper

    Grim_Reaper Active Member

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    Awstats is better in my opnioin. Although analytics isn't bad either.
     
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  9. TheVccMatey

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    #9
    Buyers prefer analytics for non-proxy sites. It's far more accurate. Awstats is more professional like though.
    Personally, I prefer Awstats.
     
    TheVccMatey, Aug 12, 2008 IP
  10. angilina

    angilina Notable Member

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    #10
    Many people have seen this difference. But I still prefer to use google analytics as I think it show accurate stats.
     
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  11. resaik_king

    resaik_king Active Member

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    #11
    I also notice the location tracker of awstat is not correct..

    For me I rely on Google analytics.

    I have read article in the internet saying that there are only very few people who turn off their javascipt maximum of 5% only based on their study
     
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  12. lightlysalted

    lightlysalted Active Member

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    #12
    i prefer analytics it seems more reliable and the figures are more conservative, which means that your numbers aren't overinflated.
     
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  13. iloveRP.com

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    Google Analytics is far more advanced than Awstats. Data gathered from Analytics is used by Google. This data must be accurate for it is the bread and butter of Google's marketing target.
     
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    well I am very much satisfied with awstats and always find maximum information. I dont have to rely on other tools after analysing this tool.
     
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  15. minghuhuang

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    #15
    Ye, Google Analytics is more advanced than Awstats.
     
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    GA is advanced however the results it gives are not correct.
    Awstats being on the webserver and reading the RSL(raw server logs) provides accurate information.
     
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    That's the point.I agree GA reports are not accurate, awstats is much better than GA.
     
    Ang3r, Sep 23, 2008 IP