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StatCounter is a web traffic^[1] analysis platform that was launched in 1999 and is based in Dublin, Ireland. It’s a tool that primarily aids in tracking and analyzing internet^[2] traffic for websites. Its services range from basic, which are offered for free, to advanced, which come at a cost of between US$5 and US$119 per month. StatCounter’s usage statistics are gathered from approximately 0.9% of all websites and are based on hits rather than unique visitors. The platform’s data is drawn from over 3 million sites, which collectively generate over 15 billion hits per month. Founded by Aodhán Cullen at the age of 16, the company has been recognized with awards such as the Internet Hero award in 2008 and the 2007 BusinessWeek Young European Entrepreneur of the Year.

Terms definitions

1. ↑ web traffic. Web traffic, the main subject of this text, is an essential aspect of digital business. In simple terms, it refers to the number of people visiting a website. These visits, also known as 'hits,' provide valuable data about the website's popularity and performance. Analysis of this data, known as web analytics, helps businesses understand visitor behavior and optimize their online presence. Monitoring web traffic can also highlight potential issues, like traffic overload, which can slow or crash a website. Various tools and strategies, such as Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and online advertising, can increase web traffic. However, it's important to manage this growth carefully to ensure the website can handle increased activity and isn't overwhelmed. Additionally, limiting access to certain parts of the website or to certain users is another aspect of managing web traffic, which helps maintain security and performance.

2. ↑ internet. The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use standardized communication protocols, primarily the TCP/IP, to link devices worldwide. Originating from the term 'internetted' used in 1849, the term 'Internet' was later used by the US War Department in 1945. Its development began with computer scientists creating time-sharing systems in the 1960s and further progressed with the establishment of ARPANET in 1969. The Internet is self-governed, without a central authority, and its principal name spaces are administered by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). It has significantly transformed traditional communication media and has grown exponentially over the years, with internet users increasing 20% to 50% annually. In 2019, over half of the world population used the Internet. The Internet protocol suite, which includes TCP/IP and four conceptual layers, guides internet packets to their destinations. Essential services like email and Internet telephony operate on the Internet. The World Wide Web, a global collection of interconnected documents, is a key component of the Internet.

Glossary

StatCounter (Wikipedia)

StatCounter is a web traffic analysis website started in 1999. Access to basic services is free to use and advanced services can cost between US$5 and US$119 a month. StatCounter is based in Dublin, Ireland. The statistics from StatCounter are used to compute web usage share for example. As of May 2019^[update], StatCounter is used on 0.9% of all websites.

Statcounter

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Type of site	Web traffic analysis
Owner	Aodhán Cullen
Created by	Aodhán Cullen
URL	statcounter.com
Commercial	Yes
Registration	Not required for basic access
Launched	1999; 25 years ago (1999)
Current status	Active

StatCounter statistics are directly derived from hits—as opposed to unique visitors—from 3 million sites, which use StatCounter, resulting in total hits of more than 15 billion per month. No artificial weightings are used to correct for sampling bias, thus the numbers in the statistics can not be considered to be representative samples.

The company was founded by Aodhán Cullen at the age of 16. Cullen received the "Internet Hero" award at the 2008 Eircom Golden Spider Awards. He was also named the 2007 BusinessWeek "Young European Entrepreneur of the Year".

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