Using a web tracker, is this something bad?

Discussion in 'Security' started by thesamemanhal, Mar 18, 2009.

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    I know a few of the companies (that I have applied for a job) they leave my website as soon as they enter the very first page which makes me wonder, why?
    Well, I have set a web tracker (statscounter.com) into the very first page of my personal academic website (for the analytical purposes) which collects many users information including their IP, would that be a problem for them? do they really know that I collect such kind of info ? is this something that considered to be bad to have it in your website (they may consider this as a spy thing :( ) ?

    Please I need help here, should I remove that little statscounter script ?

    Thank you.
     
    thesamemanhal, Mar 18, 2009 IP
  2. SSANZ

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    The statscounter script is not going to scare people off.

    The lack of dynamic content will make people turn away.

    Also take note that bots will come and only look at one page and take off...
     
    SSANZ, Mar 18, 2009 IP
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    Try out Google Analytics - It gives detailed reports on your web stats
     
    MH-Andy, Mar 20, 2009 IP