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timethief on "Why is are 2 page views counted when a reader comments?"

timethief — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:40:07 +0000

@teamoyeniyi
Thanks so much for posting the answer you got from Staff.

teamoyeniyi on "Why is are 2 page views counted when a reader comments?"

teamoyeniyi — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:58:08 +0000

I have received a response from staff, for those of you who were interested in the outcome, here is the response:

Hi Robyn,

Thank you for your email.

It seems airodyssey was right, and since the window is reloaded when you submit your comment, a new page view is counted.

I will forward your suggestion to the developers though, since it could be interesting to avoid counting that extra page view.

Thanks again for your feedback!

teamoyeniyi on "Why is are 2 page views counted when a reader comments?"

teamoyeniyi — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:11:42 +0000

I agree, Tandava - my research indicates it is only if the image is clicked. Also, none of us would have a "bounce rate" if we had even one image! :)

tandava108 on "Why is are 2 page views counted when a reader comments?"

tandava108 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:58:09 +0000

I think it must only be if the image is clicked. I have a lot of images and my count on WordPress is very similar to the ClustrMaps count

teamoyeniyi on "Why is are 2 page views counted when a reader comments?"

teamoyeniyi — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:09:56 +0000

@alex - isn't that only if the reader clicks on the image?

teamoyeniyi on "Why is are 2 page views counted when a reader comments?"

teamoyeniyi — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:07:48 +0000

My comments run at about 4% excluding my own unless my maths are way off tonight which they could be it is very late.

alexdylannolan on "Why is are 2 page views counted when a reader comments?"

alexdylannolan — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:59:15 +0000

Website - page + one image = two views. Page + no images on page = one view. Page + four images = five views.

teamoyeniyi on "Why is are 2 page views counted when a reader comments?"

teamoyeniyi — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:09:23 +0000

Tandava - can't help myself, I have to know these things. It is in my blood - call it professional interest.

tandava108 on "Why is are 2 page views counted when a reader comments?"

tandava108 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:50:12 +0000

Unless a very high percentage of your readers comment it is really only of academic interest. I probably get one comment for every 300-500 page views!

teamoyeniyi on "Why is are 2 page views counted when a reader comments?"

teamoyeniyi — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:56:56 +0000

So do I, because it is what I suggested in my opening question. :)

But I have emailed Support to ask the question.

timethief on "Why is are 2 page views counted when a reader comments?"

timethief — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:14:21 +0000

Okay. I think airodyssey is correct. Our stats are page view stats and what he describes is what happens ie. 2 page views.

teamoyeniyi on "Why is are 2 page views counted when a reader comments?"

teamoyeniyi — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:12:03 +0000

I did search - but I didn't find anything in the forums. I'll leave it until I get home from work and shoot off an email asking Support.

timethief on "Why is are 2 page views counted when a reader comments?"

timethief — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:03:47 +0000

G'day to you,
I don't think it has been previously asked but I admit I didn't search so you may want to do that.

teamoyeniyi on "Why is are 2 page views counted when a reader comments?"

teamoyeniyi — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:51:14 +0000

No, TT, I didn't contact staff - I figured someone would have already asked the question in the past and would know the answer.

timethief on "Why is are 2 page views counted when a reader comments?"

timethief — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:33:44 +0000

I think airodyssey is right but this is a question for Staff and it's not urgent so I'm not flagging this thread. Have you contacted Staff?

airodyssey on "Why is are 2 page views counted when a reader comments?"

airodyssey — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:08:19 +0000

My best guess is that they are counted:
- when they land on the post the first time
- when they click Submit and the post reloads itself (either reflecting the new comment or the message saying it's awaiting moderation).

raincoaster on "Why is are 2 page views counted when a reader comments?"

raincoaster — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:10:48 +0000

Interesting. I'm waiting for an answer from staff.

teamoyeniyi on "Why is are 2 page views counted when a reader comments?"

teamoyeniyi — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:47:48 +0000

I have determined that when a reader comments on a post, that counts as two page views. Happy to be proven wrong, but the evidence seems pretty conclusive. Why is this the case? I don't consider a reader viewed an article twice because they comment, why it is counted as such? I am guessing technically it is because the little smiley is loaded twice.