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Originally Posted by InfoGuy
Did you know that Google also uses tracking codes for all the links in their SERPs and hides them by changing the text in the status bar? With this information, Google can determine bounce rates for sites without Google Analytics, by checking how long it takes for a user to click on another search result.
Let's also not forget that Google has their own domain registry which gives them access to WHOIS data. It's very easy for them to put all the pieces together for a complete profile on webmasters.
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Yeah, I know it. I use my own self-coded browser and I visit favourite websites from bookmarks. I bet most ppl do it from bookmarks, all in all that's what bookmarks are for. Ppl just need to remember that by default certain browsers like Opera, FF or Chrome do so called safe browsing website check when playing with bookmarks and the info is passed on to Google.
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Originally Posted by Spudstr
I'm failing to see where the problem is? So we want to know/keep track see whats being used/access the most inside the panels? Is it wrong to collect stats? I am highly confused.
If its in regards with the js files being hosted somewhere what matter does it make? Less stuff to keep track of on our own server, were not trying to break speed records for page loads within our own CMS's.
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Originally Posted by Spudstr
fwiw, we only have google stuff on our actual website, not in our CMS.
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Sorry, as mentioned above I haven't checked all logging forms and control panels. I wouldn't also like to list some certain hosts that I've checked not posting all, someone could take it as and offense. That's very good that you don't have it inside members area. Well, there is nothing wrong with tracking your clients, the problem is when third party is involved.
Ok. to clear up thoughts of some of you. I'm not a noob and as stated before it doesn't affect me. I'm not paranoid, at least if it comes to websites. I know how those scripts function and what information is passed on. There is also no single connection in or out of my PC I wouldn't be aware of it and this is no about me. But I don't know future and I would like to save your asses because I do business with many of you that's why I was thinking to myself that perhaps it was a good idea to post it here.
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