May 13, 2007
End of An Obsession
Since the start of this blog I have an obsession of sorts with SiteMeter. At times it has been frighteningly important, at times an obsession simmering just below the surface. My SiteMeter page has been the start page of my browser for years. That said I've never really done anything for express purpose of generating traffic - and it shows. I've always had a sort of if you write it they will come kind of approach. That "they" haven't come by the thousands doesn't seem to be an issue. The obsession has never been that I have big numbers, just that I know what the numbers are.
But that obsession is over. With a tip of the hat to Little Green Footballs I have kicked the SiteMeter habit. The bottom line is I don't like the fact that SiteMeter was using my site to deliver third party cookies to your browser.
If you received these cookies by reading this site, I apologize. I had no idea this was happening. But I do know it won't happen again as I have removed all SiteMeter software from Hold the Mayo.
I've replaced it with StatCounter - Let the new obsession begin.
Posted by: Stephen Macklin at 02:37 AM | Comments (2) | Add Comment
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That was funny. I used Extreme Tracking and loved it, but when Sitemeter changed I went back to them. Yes, call me a stats whor. Now, what do you mean it delivers 3rd party cookies? If you mean I can check if you've visited then yes, I'd like to know if you've stopped in to read me. Why, so I can reciprocate. Now, you can also turn certain features off on the new sitemeter, but I don't want to feed your addiction so I won't say anything.
BTW, I think if your homepage is your blog page then you need to go and find a hobby... other than blogging that is.
Good luck with your withdrawal.
BTW, I think if your homepage is your blog page then you need to go and find a hobby... other than blogging that is.
Good luck with your withdrawal.
Posted by: michele at May 14, 2007 09:22 AM (cV7Xy)
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Michele,
SiteMeter contracted with third party to deliver their cookies through your SiteMeter to your readers. The cookies involved in metering traffic are not the problem. I'm reasonably sure that these cookies aren't malicious, but it's the principle of the thing.
I've never gone so far as to actually have my blog as my home page. In fact I rarely even look at it. (Maybe I should it's probably time for some new paint and perhaps some nice oak flooring.)
I've gotten used to having the stats as my home page. I fire up my browser - for legitimate work related reasons 3 or 4 time a day. I'f I'm not going too fast I can see how pathetic the day's traffic is.
SiteMeter contracted with third party to deliver their cookies through your SiteMeter to your readers. The cookies involved in metering traffic are not the problem. I'm reasonably sure that these cookies aren't malicious, but it's the principle of the thing.
I've never gone so far as to actually have my blog as my home page. In fact I rarely even look at it. (Maybe I should it's probably time for some new paint and perhaps some nice oak flooring.)
I've gotten used to having the stats as my home page. I fire up my browser - for legitimate work related reasons 3 or 4 time a day. I'f I'm not going too fast I can see how pathetic the day's traffic is.
Posted by: Stephen Macklin at May 14, 2007 09:35 AM (Z3kjO)
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