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Piwik or Google Analytics

by Pawprints34
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I'm wondering whether to install Piwik or Google Analytics to get statistics about my website visitors?

Both are free but Piwik allows you to keep the data on your own server whereas Google Analytics of course who knows how much Google uses the data you provide them

I'm having a bit of trouble getting Piwik to install so I know Google analytics would be easier?

What do people recommend and is it best to keep my websites data away from Google at all costs and persevere with something like Piwik instead?
#analytics #google #piwik
  • Profile picture of the author indiadesign
    I prefer Google analytics. We are using analytics and its is easy for implementing and will provide a detailed analysis.
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  • Profile picture of the author Pawprints34
    Is it risky for ranking in Google though? I've heard while there is no proof as Google denies it but some say they could use the data they collect against you for ranking purposes?
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  • Profile picture of the author counter2015
    I prefer Gostats.
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    My Must Haves List: Wordpress, GoStats (website analytics), Google Trends

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