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[King James]

Originally Posted by montecristo#2

Someone correct me if I am wrong, but I am pretty sure from a technical standpoint, Google Analytics does not record spider activity as spiders typically do not execute javascript when they are crawling a site (is it 100% accurate, obviously not).

Just a technical comment, nothing specific about this thread or question.

I'm not sure... I wasn't referring to the spiders effect on the google analysis but just that jmurman said there aren't many spiders when in fact I think CS/Puff get quite a few.

[montecristo#2]

Originally Posted by King James

I'm not sure... I wasn't referring to the spiders effect on the google analysis but just that jmurman said there aren't many spiders when in fact I think CS/Puff get quite a few.

Understood.

Spiders are everywhere these days. I know my company's site tries to block as many as possible, but it is a constant struggle to keep up.

[Blaylock]

Originally Posted by jitzy

its the largest after just one day? thats cause everyone slows down on the highway to see the train wreck

...and sometimes those that "slow down" only get in the way of those who are trying to help.

[King James]

Originally Posted by montecristo#2

Understood.

Spiders are everywhere these days. I know my company's site tries to block as many as possible, but it is a constant struggle to keep up.

Yes... I don't know very much about spiders/google analytics/website building and maintaining... but I do know that on higher traffic sites spiders are all over the place.

Puff may be the largest, who knows.... I don't. I know that statistics/wording can be used to show just about anything (i.e. every cell phone company claiming to have the biggest/largest/fastest/coolest/most reliable network) But if Puff is the biggest, so be it... doesn't really matter (to me at least)

Personally, it is not the size of the place, but the quality of the people and overall feeling the place puts off.....and which place aligns more with what I'm looking for.

What can I say, I'm selfish

[rumballs]

Originally Posted by montecristo#2

Someone correct me if I am wrong, but I am pretty sure from a technical standpoint, Google Analytics does not record spider activity as spiders typically do not execute javascript when they are crawling a site (is it 100% accurate, obviously not).

Just a technical comment, nothing specific about this thread or question.

That sounds like a reasonable generalization to me, though I'm not entirely sure either.

Originally Posted by joncaputo

If you find a cigar network with more traffic and its verified then Ill be happy to change that above link to #2

Until then in my mind and Googles mind we are the largest

Someone correct me if I am wrong, but doesn't Google Analytics only provide data for sites you own? That is you cannot see stats for other sites? By that token, in my mind, I might as well assume that my website is the largest, but I have no idea what is in Google's "mind".
Also not specific to this thread - I would be very interested in seeing Google Analytics data for MANY websites, if that is actually possible. If there's a way that I just am not aware of, someone please tell me.

[ChasDen]

According to CigarAficionado.com, Media Kit

They have:
1 million+ monthly page views
160,000+ monthly visits
110,000+ monthly unique visitors

This site has more traffic than them ?

Not debating, just curious, seriously.

Chas

[Blaylock]

I think Jon has already answered the questions about this title's topic in his posts.

[scottw]

Originally Posted by Blaylock

I think Jon has already answered the questions about this topic in his posts.

If I may throw my 2 cents in respectfully here. I think Jon has answered the questions and has also managed to do so in a polite and gentlemanly tone. Like the fella or not, like this forum or not, like the statistics or not, he has had no problem answering anything thrown at him. Let's ease up a bit and enjoy why we are all here, good people and good smokes. Sure there might be some profit here or banner ads, etc. But I really am here for the pleasure of communicating with some great BOTL'S/SOTL'S and not too worried about "who is bigger". I am not trying to piss anyone off with this post, just voicing my opinion for what it's worth.

[Stogie]

Originally Posted by jitzy

its the largest after just one day? thats cause everyone slows down on the highway to see the train wreck

No train wreck here Jitzy. This place is great and will only get better. The glass is half full and not half empty. Positive thinking.

[King James]

Originally Posted by Stogie

The glass is half full and not half empty.

could be, I'm just starting to think I'd prefer to drink something else

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by King James

could be, I'm just starting to think I'd prefer to drink something else

You are spending an awful lot of energy of this, my good friend. that could be directed towards better things.

[joncaputo]

Originally Posted by icehog3

You are spending an awful lot of energy of this, my good friend. that could be directed towards better things.

I agree. Lets move on folks. Daklugs started this thread

And his question has been asked and answered - I am closing this thread. If the OP wants to PM me with a reason to reopen it I will be happy to consider the request.

j