Comments on: The Alexa Issue - A Problem & A Solution http://spottedwalrus.com/articles/79/the-alexa-issue-a-problem-a-solution/ Lifehacking, business, development, design, and more... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:35:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1 By: ywWong.cOm - Knowledge Sharing, Gadget, Tips, Life & Fun » Blog Archive » The Alexa Issue - A Problem & A Solution http://spottedwalrus.com/articles/79/the-alexa-issue-a-problem-a-solution/#comment-7492 ywWong.cOm - Knowledge Sharing, Gadget, Tips, Life & Fun » Blog Archive » The Alexa Issue - A Problem & A Solution Tue, 06 Mar 2007 03:51:23 +0000 http://spottedwalrus.com/articles/79/the-alexa-issue-a-problem-a-solution/#comment-7492 [...] traffic tracking and this article educates on those issues as well as suggesting some solutions. read more | digg [...] […] traffic tracking and this article educates on those issues as well as suggesting some solutions. read more | digg […]

]]> By: Chris Poteet http://spottedwalrus.com/articles/79/the-alexa-issue-a-problem-a-solution/#comment-7494 Chris Poteet Tue, 06 Mar 2007 04:15:23 +0000 http://spottedwalrus.com/articles/79/the-alexa-issue-a-problem-a-solution/#comment-7494 I had no idea that was how Alexa got their ranking information. I always thought (by faulty assumption) that there was some scientific method behind the madness. My Mint stats show that over 35% of my visitors are using Firefox (mostly by my propoganda) so they are left out in the wing. Stumble Upon has generated some good traffic to my site. Might be another one for your list. I had no idea that was how Alexa got their ranking information. I always thought (by faulty assumption) that there was some scientific method behind the madness.

My Mint stats show that over 35% of my visitors are using Firefox (mostly by my propoganda) so they are left out in the wing.

Stumble Upon has generated some good traffic to my site. Might be another one for your list.

]]> By: Paul Stamatiou http://spottedwalrus.com/articles/79/the-alexa-issue-a-problem-a-solution/#comment-7622 Paul Stamatiou Wed, 07 Mar 2007 05:46:40 +0000 http://spottedwalrus.com/articles/79/the-alexa-issue-a-problem-a-solution/#comment-7622 Thanks for this great post Josh.. this information must be known. Thanks for this great post Josh.. this information must be known.

]]> By: PaulStamatiou.com http://spottedwalrus.com/articles/79/the-alexa-issue-a-problem-a-solution/#comment-7646 PaulStamatiou.com Wed, 07 Mar 2007 09:11:06 +0000 http://spottedwalrus.com/articles/79/the-alexa-issue-a-problem-a-solution/#comment-7646 <strong>Why You Should Completely Ignore Alexa Stats...</strong> Josh Pigford, the creator of The Apple Blog, has posted an extremely well-written rant of sorts regarding the major flaw with Alexa website traffic statistics. Alexa is a serviced owned by Amazon that provides website traffic statistics based on inform... Why You Should Completely Ignore Alexa Stats…

Josh Pigford, the creator of The Apple Blog, has posted an extremely well-written rant of sorts regarding the major flaw with Alexa website traffic statistics. Alexa is a serviced owned by Amazon that provides website traffic statistics based on inform…

]]> By: Alexa Is Skewed - davidgagne.net http://spottedwalrus.com/articles/79/the-alexa-issue-a-problem-a-solution/#comment-7795 Alexa Is Skewed - davidgagne.net Fri, 09 Mar 2007 22:52:14 +0000 http://spottedwalrus.com/articles/79/the-alexa-issue-a-problem-a-solution/#comment-7795 [...] to get its data. Their stats never seem to synch with mine. It turns out there’s a fly in the ointment over [...] […] to get its data. Their stats never seem to synch with mine. It turns out there’s a fly in the ointment over […]

]]> By: The Alexa Issue | Open Switch http://spottedwalrus.com/articles/79/the-alexa-issue-a-problem-a-solution/#comment-7804 The Alexa Issue | Open Switch Sat, 10 Mar 2007 02:33:07 +0000 http://spottedwalrus.com/articles/79/the-alexa-issue-a-problem-a-solution/#comment-7804 [...] of problems with Alexa rankings, SpottedWalrus has great post which discusses the problem and then offers some real solutions. Share This This entry was [...] […] of problems with Alexa rankings, SpottedWalrus has great post which discusses the problem and then offers some real solutions. Share This This entry was […]

]]> By: Andrew Ian Dodge http://spottedwalrus.com/articles/79/the-alexa-issue-a-problem-a-solution/#comment-7924 Andrew Ian Dodge Sun, 11 Mar 2007 20:11:46 +0000 http://spottedwalrus.com/articles/79/the-alexa-issue-a-problem-a-solution/#comment-7924 Alas, PayPerPost are also using the Alexa to determine if you are eligible for certain posts. By using it many high PR rank blogs have been screwed out of decent opps and are just left with the dregs. Alas, PayPerPost are also using the Alexa to determine if you are eligible for certain posts. By using it many high PR rank blogs have been screwed out of decent opps and are just left with the dregs.

]]> By: Dodgeblogium » Blog Archive » Speaking of bollocks… http://spottedwalrus.com/articles/79/the-alexa-issue-a-problem-a-solution/#comment-7932 Dodgeblogium » Blog Archive » Speaking of bollocks… Mon, 12 Mar 2007 00:01:36 +0000 http://spottedwalrus.com/articles/79/the-alexa-issue-a-problem-a-solution/#comment-7932 [...] links to other piece exposes what unreliable rubbish some people are relying on. Its even worse for Apple users. PPP is ruining its good will with posties by using this as a rating system. Unfortunately there are [...] […] links to other piece exposes what unreliable rubbish some people are relying on. Its even worse for Apple users. PPP is ruining its good will with posties by using this as a rating system. Unfortunately there are […]

]]> By: Marlex Systems » Blog Archive » Alexa: Un Problema y una Solución http://spottedwalrus.com/articles/79/the-alexa-issue-a-problem-a-solution/#comment-8521 Marlex Systems » Blog Archive » Alexa: Un Problema y una Solución Sun, 18 Mar 2007 19:02:21 +0000 http://spottedwalrus.com/articles/79/the-alexa-issue-a-problem-a-solution/#comment-8521 [...] Más Información | The Alexa Issue - A Problem & A Solution [...] […] Más Información | The Alexa Issue - A Problem & A Solution […]

]]> By: WebConnoisseur » Blog Archive » Please Stop Quoting Alexa Data http://spottedwalrus.com/articles/79/the-alexa-issue-a-problem-a-solution/#comment-8773 WebConnoisseur » Blog Archive » Please Stop Quoting Alexa Data Thu, 22 Mar 2007 01:37:57 +0000 http://spottedwalrus.com/articles/79/the-alexa-issue-a-problem-a-solution/#comment-8773 [...] prove Alexa data is flawed. Here are links to other Alexa skeptics: Peter Norvig, Paul Stamatiou, Josh Pigford, Matt Cutts, Rand Fishkin (thanks for the data!), Greg Linden, Bruce Stewart, Alex Iskold, John [...] […] prove Alexa data is flawed. Here are links to other Alexa skeptics: Peter Norvig, Paul Stamatiou, Josh Pigford, Matt Cutts, Rand Fishkin (thanks for the data!), Greg Linden, Bruce Stewart, Alex Iskold, John […]

]]> By: Geek, Sports and Nonsense! - Joel Price » Comparing traffic across NFL team sites http://spottedwalrus.com/articles/79/the-alexa-issue-a-problem-a-solution/#comment-9202 Geek, Sports and Nonsense! - Joel Price » Comparing traffic across NFL team sites Mon, 26 Mar 2007 08:12:47 +0000 http://spottedwalrus.com/articles/79/the-alexa-issue-a-problem-a-solution/#comment-9202 [...] If you dispute the Alexa website traffic statistics you’re not alone. Josh Pigford over at the Apple Blog posted a rant of sorts regarding the major flaw with Alexa. [...] […] If you dispute the Alexa website traffic statistics you’re not alone. Josh Pigford over at the Apple Blog posted a rant of sorts regarding the major flaw with Alexa. […]

]]> By: The Failure of Alexa Rank at Timothy’s Burden http://spottedwalrus.com/articles/79/the-alexa-issue-a-problem-a-solution/#comment-9220 The Failure of Alexa Rank at Timothy’s Burden Fri, 30 Mar 2007 02:23:23 +0000 http://spottedwalrus.com/articles/79/the-alexa-issue-a-problem-a-solution/#comment-9220 [...] by: Ben’s “Ignore Alexa Stats” and by extension SpottedWalrus & PaulStamatiou.com Our [...] […] by: Ben’s “Ignore Alexa Stats” and by extension SpottedWalrus & PaulStamatiou.com Our […]

]]> By: Alexa Lover http://spottedwalrus.com/articles/79/the-alexa-issue-a-problem-a-solution/#comment-9221 Alexa Lover Fri, 30 Mar 2007 03:27:53 +0000 http://spottedwalrus.com/articles/79/the-alexa-issue-a-problem-a-solution/#comment-9221 Alexa does use data from Firefox, via plugins like Search Status. It's ironic how many inaccurate statements people make, claiming Alexa is inaccurate. Alexa does use data from Firefox, via plugins like Search Status. It’s ironic how many inaccurate statements people make, claiming Alexa is inaccurate.

]]> By: Josh http://spottedwalrus.com/articles/79/the-alexa-issue-a-problem-a-solution/#comment-9228 Josh Sat, 31 Mar 2007 15:10:14 +0000 http://spottedwalrus.com/articles/79/the-alexa-issue-a-problem-a-solution/#comment-9228 @Alexa Lover - You're correct in that there's an <em>unofficial</em> plugin. Alexa doesn't promote it, though. And, I'd venture to say that a very large portion of Firefox users don't install the plugin because a large majority of that user base think things related to Alexa are spam/spyware. @Alexa Lover - You’re correct in that there’s an unofficial plugin. Alexa doesn’t promote it, though. And, I’d venture to say that a very large portion of Firefox users don’t install the plugin because a large majority of that user base think things related to Alexa are spam/spyware.

]]> By: Scopetech » Alexa Toolbar Available For Firefox http://spottedwalrus.com/articles/79/the-alexa-issue-a-problem-a-solution/#comment-9291 Scopetech » Alexa Toolbar Available For Firefox Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:17:13 +0000 http://spottedwalrus.com/articles/79/the-alexa-issue-a-problem-a-solution/#comment-9291 [...] often criticized, Alexa’s traffic statistics are used to measure the popularity of websites. These statistics [...] […] often criticized, Alexa’s traffic statistics are used to measure the popularity of websites. These statistics […]

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