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    Deep Tracking - Alpha Web Applications

    I have always included some level of tracking (auditing) in my web applications. This lets the customer (and me) see how the WAS is being used. I can record Logins and keep a record of every time someone adds/deletes/updates a record.

    I am curious if other WAS users would be interested in a "Deep Tracking" system that went all out. This system tracks total web activity, not just WAS activity. Its real-time, meaning you can witness user activity as it happens. I have a PDF here with complete description and some screen shots, and listed just the features below.

    I am also interested in what you think I could charge for this. Its server based, so would have to be a minimum of $40 per month on subscription with a discount for per-paid annual subscription. If just the "Alpha WAS Specific items were purchased, that portion could be a one-time purchase around $50.00.

    This program is ready to ship now, so if you are interested, let me know.

    General Features
    � Web-based program, available 24/7.
    � May be used on Alpha Web Application server or any web site
    � May purchase programming assistance to install Alpha WAS specific code
    � Basic web statistics require minimal programming � just drop in five lines of code on each web page
    � Basic Alpha WAS tracking requires minimal programming.

    Alpha Web Application Server Specific*
    � User Login / Logout record
    � Record of all record Adds/Deletes/Updates
    � Record of other activity as desired
    � Filters to exclude by IP address (e.g. Exclude your workstation)
    � Alpha WAS Usage Reports
    � Record of Visitors to your Demo (provided you have a demo)
    � Detailed programming guide (or you can hire AlphaToGo to implement)

    * Some programming required

    Traffic reports and trends
    � Traffic summary
    � Page views
    � Visits
    � Visitors
    � New & returning visitors
    � Pages viewed per visit
    � Reloads
    � Hourly
    � Daily
    � Weekly
    � Monthly
    � Bounce rates
    � Click-thru rates

    Monitor visitors
    � Online visitors
    � First-time visitors
    � Returning visitors
    � Referred visitors
    � Duration of visit
    � Clickstream / Click path
    � Time viewing page
    � Entry page
    � Exit page
    � Exit links
    � Referring site
    � Referring search term

    Most recently requested
    � Pages
    � Files
    � Search engines
    � Search keywords
    � Referrers
    � Exit links
    � Exit pages
    � Entry pages

    Top lists
    � Top requested pages
    � Top requested files
    � Top requested directorys / paths
    � Top search engines
    � Top search keywords
    � Top referrers
    � Top exit links
    � Top exit pages
    � Top entry pages

    Geographical data
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    � Regions
    � cities
    � DMA-codes
    � ZIP / postal codes
    � Telephone area codes
    � Continents
    � Subcontinents

    Technical data
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    � Operating systems & versions
    � Screen resolutions
    � Screen colors
    � Routers
    � Domains
    Last edited by Steve Wood; 10-14-2006, 04:41 PM.
    Steve Wood
    See my profile on IADN

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    Re: Deep Tracking - Alpha Web Applications

    That looks pretty good Steve. I've been thinking about establishing more tracking myself, and you're really done a great job.

    I dunno on a price, though it would certainly save me a bunch of time to buy yours rather than build my own.
    -Steve
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      #3
      Re: Deep Tracking - Alpha Web Applications

      Steve, are you referring to the 'whole thing', or just the Alpha WAS specific tracking items? In a way, its really split in to two items, each with a different purpose. One tracks the Alpha WAS as an 'application' so you can monitor performance and user patterns, the other tracks general website as a whole for use in marketing, improving website design, etc.

      In addition to lots of stats, it provides little "stories" like this true one from today.
      • A visitor from Holland came to my home page from a link on Dr Wayne's site and read my home page for 18 seconds.
      • They clicked on the Examples page and kept that page static more than 3 minutes.
      • They clicked on the For Developers page and stayed there for only 13 seconds.
      • They clicked on a link advertising A5Doc and went off to Bill Parker's site


      And just after that, someone from W. Virginia (by God) clicked on my web address in a forum post, details are in the attached graphic. In my tracking I can click on the referring forum post and go right back to the very post the visitor came from.

      It also opens up your eyes to who is visiting your site/application. I get regular visits form China, Egypt, etc. I always thought those were bogus hits, but I can now see that they actively browse the site and in some cases can see the actual search term they typed in to Google/Yahoo/MSN to find me. Its quite fascinating to watch.
      Last edited by Steve Wood; 10-14-2006, 11:27 PM.
      Steve Wood
      See my profile on IADN

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        #4
        Re: Deep Tracking - Alpha Web Applications

        Good Lord Steve, we're going to have to change your screen name to "Big Brother!" LOL
        Sergeant Richard Hartnett
        Hyattsville City Police Department
        Maryland

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          Re: Deep Tracking - Alpha Web Applications

          Rich, I think the GOP beat me to the whole big bro thing. Actually, if you read my blog entry on Mass Mailing Software, you will see big brother thing is in full swing - by the people that sell you services on the net.

          In my next newsletter I have an amazing story about click-fraud where an 'legitimate' emarketing company completely faked all of our traffic and tried to pretend they actually sent the email, which they did not. Actually, they did send the emails, but not to our intended target. Rather they went to the seedy side of the net to stay-at-home Mom's and the unemployed who, without interest, happily "clicked" on our ad in order to earn a nickle.

          I used the tools mentioned in this thread to detect and gather evidence, and yes it is going to the FBI for investigation. So you see, what you don't know can hurt you. This tracking is very useful for understanding how your WAS system works; but also for analyzing marketing efforts. The great advantage for me is that I come to understand how people find my website and what they are looking for. To the extent that I can provide that service, and properly advertise it, the tracking is well worth it.
          Steve Wood
          See my profile on IADN

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            #6
            Re: Deep Tracking - Alpha Web Applications

            It sounds great. I want to get it on my server.

            I'll be in touch.
            Sergeant Richard Hartnett
            Hyattsville City Police Department
            Maryland

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              #7
              Re: Deep Tracking - Alpha Web Applications

              Steve,

              Can you email me with pricing details of your Deep Tracking software. Looks fantasic and just what i need right now.

              Denis
              [email protected]

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