I am looking to track "hits" to each venue page on my site, and I'm wondering what suggestions you might have for doing this. Programming specs are ASP, using SQL Server 2000.
The idea is this: when someone visits a venue's page, the venue receives a "hit". This "cheap counter" will then be displayed on each of the pages, such as "Total visits: 919". Simple. However, the reason I want to do this is so that I can have an option on the search page for "Most Visited" (or "Most Popular"). This would then take the top 10 and display them back. Things to consider... I don't want someone refreshing the page to increase the hits, but I do want their visit to count if they come back a day later, for instance. So the thought of a cookie that expires came to mind. However, there is a chance that someone will arrive to a particular venue's page directly, via a "send to friend" link. So they might not get that cookie from another part of the website. Does anyone have any suggestions on this, or any links that might give some suggestions? Thanks for any help you can offer! Todd Omaha, NE USA ____ The WDVL Discussion List from WDVL.COM ____ To Join wdvltalk, Send An Email To: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] or use the web interface http://e-newsletters.internet.com/discussionlists.html/ Send Your Posts To: [email protected] To change subscription settings, add a password or view the web interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/read/?forum=wdvltalk ________________ http://www.wdvl.com _______________________ You are currently subscribed to wdvltalk as: [email protected] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe via postal mail, please contact us at: Jupitermedia Corp. Attn: Discussion List Management 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 Please include the email address which you have been contacted with.
