Sitemeter vs Google Analytics – Got Sitetracking

March 8, 2010 by
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( The Best Web Hosting Service )- So I am going to start a hot debate, and I know every webmaster uses either Sitemeter or Google Analytics to track what people do on their website. I guess it would be like asking people if they like Mac or PC. You are going to get the diehard Mac fans (thats me) or the PC lovers. (got another idea for a blog post now ;)

But anyways this subject is on Sitemeter Vs Google Analytics so I guess I will just have to stick to the point. I am not going to reveal my pick until the end of this blog post, so maybe that will give you an incentive to keep reading (or maybe just skip to the bottom.)

Sitemeter

Really, really, simple to use. It is free unless you want to upgrade to their paid service. Which unless you got heaps and heaps of traffic I would just recommend going with there free version. Then in the other hand if you are big ballin than maybe you can afford the $6 a month or whatever it is running these days. You do have to sign up for one account for each website, though.
You do have to display a little seal for their service unless you pay for it though. Unless you figure out a way to mask it. There are ways to do it, though. You can view exactly where all your traffic is coming from which only seems to be delayed by a minute or less, which is really neat. So have fun sitting by the computer hammering the refresh button every couple minutes. Also, you can have the results sent your email every day, week, or month.

Google Analytics

This is a little more advanced than Sitemeter. It does not cost a dime though. So I guess that is one advantage of Google Analytics. However, you do NOT have to sign up for every account like you do for Sitemeter. You can easily sign up for a google account, and have the results sent to you whenever you would like.
As far as features there seems to be a lot more than you can do with Google Analytics. You are just provided with a lot more stats than you can ever imagine. I am talking about visits, impressions, clicks, CTR, CPC, RPC, ROI, Margin, bounce rate, ect.

Sitemeter Vs Google Analytics

So which one do I prefer? Well, the truth is I have used them both on a number of occasions. My opinion is kind of biased because I use Sitemeter on all of my sites, however on my clients sites I tend to use Google Analytics. Honestly, before writing this blog post, I was kind of set in stone on Sitemeter as being better because it is a little easier to use. Then again, I use it more, so maybe that is why it is easier to use for me.

At this point in time I prefer Sitemeter though, although I do just use their free service. However, in the next couple months I might try experimenting with Google Analytics a bit more and see if I still feel Sitemeter is the best for me.

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12 Comments on Sitemeter vs Google Analytics – Got Sitetracking

  1. Jack | Online Marketing Blog on Tue, 9th Mar 2010 1:26 am

    2. Never used Sitemeter, but I’m very familiar with Google Analytics. GA is very robust for a free analytics tool. As a blogger, I can tag certain links using the Google url builder for affiliate links, etc. I’m sure Sitemeter has similar features, but I’m just more comfortable with GA.
    .-= Jack | Online Marketing Blog´s last blog ..How to Tweet Your Stumbled Link and Promote It Easily! =-.

  2. admin on Tue, 9th Mar 2010 3:16 am

    3. Hey Jack,

    Do try out Sitemeter sometime. It’s pretty good, but only the free version…..lol I actually have it installed on this site, but have it hidden. I think they removed the capability to hide it unless you pay which is kind of odd to me. But, the more and more I play with GA the more I like it.

  3. Dev @ technshare.com on Wed, 10th Mar 2010 12:50 am

    4. Google Anayltics is best for me. I never used any sitemeter other than GA. :)

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  4. Sam's Web Guide on Fri, 12th Mar 2010 6:36 pm

    5. Google analytics provides the most comprehensive and easy to use reporting interface for me. It offers reporting on everything a webmaster will need for FREE. Doesn’t get better than that.
    .-= Sam’s Web Guide´s last blog ..Microsoft’s New Courier Tablet / Digital Journal =-.

  5. arquigrafico on Wed, 17th Mar 2010 7:59 am

    6. For me one of the best is histat. I used sitemeter in the past and is very good too.
    .-= arquigrafico´s last blog ..El decontructivismo en arquitectura =-.

  6. admin on Thu, 18th Mar 2010 9:00 am

    7. hmmm, I haven’t ever heard of histat is it new or have I just been the dark for to long…lol?

  7. Suhasini on Mon, 22nd Mar 2010 10:31 pm

    8. Till date I never used Sitemeter but one thing is for sure that Google Analytics never gives you correct data. Its better to use some other product than this.

  8. admin on Mon, 22nd Mar 2010 10:35 pm

    9. Hey Suhasini,

    You might want to give Sitemeter a try. It is pretty good. Been using it for 2 years. Could you please elaborate on Google Analytics not giving correct data; I haven’t heard that before?

  9. Daniel on Tue, 29th Jun 2010 10:40 pm

    10. I always use Google Analytics and i think this best option but after reading this i think i should try sitemeter also

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    11. [...] of hosting services come with free stat trackers, but chances are you will need something like Google Analaytics and SiteMeter are great tools to use for your websites [...]

  11. scott on Sun, 27th Mar 2011 10:43 pm

    12. I have used sitemeter since 1998. Since 2002 used google adwords. Google says it has sent more people to the site then sitemeter says. Who to believe, my guess is sitemeter. Based on phone calls, adwordsnumbers are way too high and explains why google is soooooo rich. Adwords for years had no invoicing, just automatic checking withdrawals. I am thinking of GA but can I trust the monopoly machine known as google.

  12. Danny Higson on Sat, 30th Apr 2011 1:34 am

    13. I have not used Sitemeter yet, but Google Analytics…since it gives specific and detailed information and statistics about your website(s)…google has monopoly in the market..so I use this…I was in the dark..but I must give a try to sitemeter.com