Invisible Link

Discussion in 'HTML & Website Design' started by JeffC, Jan 17, 2007.

  1. #1
    How does sites like statcounter make their links back to their site invisible?

    Thanks.
     
    JeffC, Jan 17, 2007 IP
  2. Pietercornelis

    Pietercornelis Guest

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    #2
    What do you mean? Can you give an example?
     
    Pietercornelis, Jan 17, 2007 IP
  3. vvnh

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    They likely are loading a simple pixel image (1x1) in order to track stats, without the need to show a counter.
     
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    And it's worth noting that the 1 pixel image is transparent.
     
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    JeffC Well-Known Member

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    Thanks guys :)
     
    JeffC, Jan 17, 2007 IP