Unique visitors - How does Google track this?

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    I'm new to Google analytics and was curious how Google decides whether a visitor is unique or not?
     
    Bullfrog245, May 23, 2007 IP
  2. BigBadWolf

    BigBadWolf Well-Known Member

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    A unique visitor has a unique IP address, Not matter how many time he visits your site per day, If he has the same IP he will count as 1.
     
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  3. virusrulez

    virusrulez Peon

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    yes that's it nothing more to it
     
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    ....and there can be as many as 200 individual users on one IP address, correct?
     
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  5. Bullfrog245

    Bullfrog245 Peon

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    That means that unique visitors should only be viewed on a day by day basis? I know my IP changes everytime I either restart my computer or restart my modem.
     
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  6. Mong

    Mong ↓↘→ horsePower

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    Beside Ip address there is little guess work also involved based on AI. ;)
     
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  7. The Stealthy One

    The Stealthy One Well-Known Member Affiliate Manager

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    Are you on dialup? Sorry soul! ;) <wicked laugh>
     
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