This section identifies the most popular pages on the site. The number of views includes only the successful hits for the page itself. It does not include any hits for graphics, audio or video files. The percentage of total views is the percentage of hits for that page compared to all other page types.
Tip: The types of files included in this table can be configured using the File Types tab in the Options dialog box.
Tip: You can list all pages on the site by selecting a number of elements higher than the number of pages on the site.


 Most likely these pages are requested the most because of their content and design. Based on the theory that the most requested pages have effectively attracted visitors, you can use similar elements and approaches to improve the less popular pages. Consider the average view times to determine which content holds visitor's attention.

 This section identifies the least popular pages on your Web site. The number of views only includes the successful hits for the page itself. It does not include any hits for graphics. The percentage of total views is the percentage of hits for that page compared to all other pages.
Tip: The types of files included in this table can be configured using the File Types tab in the Options dialog box.
Tip: You can list all pages on the site by setting the number of elements to a number higher than the number of pages on the site.


 There are many reasons that these pages are requested the least. Consider the content and the navigational tools or descriptions available to guide visitors to them. How do these pages differ from those that are most requested? Do the average view times indicate visitors are not attracted long enough to convey your message? This table may indicate areas on your site that may need attention.

 This section identifies the pages visitors first saw when they entered this site. This is most likely your home page but, in some cases, it may also be specific URLs that visitors enter to access a particular page directly. For example, if a visitor enters http://www.WebTrends.com/WT-QA.HTM, he/she entered at the WT-QA.HTM page.
Percentages refer to the total number of visitor sessions that started with a valid Document Type. If a session started on a document with a different type (such as a graphic or sound file), the file would not be counted as an Entry Page, and the session is not included in the total. Such sessions are often the product of other sites referencing a specific downloadable file or graphic for example on your site. In such cases, a session may have a single hit to a non-document type file, and will not be counted for the percentage calculations.
Also, web servers do not always log hits in perfect chronological order. For example, a hit to a GIF file can appear in the log before the hit to the HTML page that refers to this GIF.
Tip: Consider using the Entry Page filter to include or exclude entire visitor sessions based upon the first page a visitor viewed.

 This statistic can indicate how you might want to optimize the architecture of your site based on where visitors are entering. You can also determine which external links to your site are most effective. Consider updating meta-tags and links.

 This section identifies the pages visitors first saw when they entered this site. This is most likely your home page but, in some cases, it may also be specific URLs that visitors enter to access a particular page directly. For example, if a visitor enters http://www.WebTrends.com/WT-QA.HTM, he/she entered at the WT-QA.HTM page.
Percentages refer to the total number of visitor sessions that started with a valid Document Type. If a session started on a document with a different type (such as a graphic or sound file), the file would not be counted as an Entry Page, and the session is not included in the total. Such sessions are often the product of other sites referencing a specific downloadable file or graphic for example on your site. In such cases, a session may have a single hit to a non-document type file, and will not be counted for the percentage calculations.
Also, web servers do not always log hits in perfect chronological order. For example, a hit to a GIF file can appear in the log before the hit to the HTML page that refers to this GIF.
Tip: Consider using the Entry Page filter to include or exclude entire visitor sessions based upon the first page a visitor viewed.

 This statistic can indicate how you might want to optimize the architecture of your site based on where visitors are entering. You can also determine which external links to your site are least effective. Consider updating meta-tags and links.

 This section identifies the first hit from visitors coming to this site. This is most likely the home page but, in some cases, it may also be specific URLs entered to access a particular file directly. For example, if a visitors enters http://www.WebTrends.com/WT-QA.HTM, he/she enters at the WT-QA.HTM page. The percentages refer to the total number of visitor sessions.
Tip: Consider using the Entry Page filter to include or exclude entire visitor sessions based upon the first page a visitor viewed.

 Consider what is catching the attention of visitors most quickly and effectively.

 This section identifies the first hit from visitors coming to this site. This is most likely the home page but, in some cases, it may also be specific URLs entered to access a particular file directly. For example, if a visitors enters http://www.WebTrends.com/WT-QA.HTM, he/she enters at the WT-QA.HTM page. The percentages refer to the total number of visitor sessions.
Tip: Consider using the Entry Page filter to include or exclude entire visitor sessions based upon the first page a visitor viewed.

 Consider what isn't catching the attention of visitors very quickly or effectively.

 This section identifies the pages visitors were on when they left the site. These percentages refer to the total number of visitor sessions that started with a valid Document Type. If the session started on a document with a different type (such as a graphic or sound file), the file is not counted as an Exit Page, and the session is not counted in the total. Such sessions are often the product of other sites referencing a specific downloadable file or graphic for example on the site. In such cases, a session may have a single hit to a non-document type file, and will not be counted for the percentage calculations.

 Use this statistic to determine your visitors' satisfaction with their visits. Visitors may have left this page once they found what they were looking for, or they have lost interest or determined the content didn't apply, or for many other reasons. For example, if your top exit page is your home page, this may be an indication that you need a better approach.

 This section identifies the pages on the site that visitors access and exit without viewing any other page. This demonstrates where visitors enter and leave immediately. These percentages refer to the total number of visitor sessions that started with a valid Document Type. If the session started on a document with a different type (such as a graphic or sound file), the file is not counted as a Single Access Page, and the session is not included in the total.

 This information can be helpful when considering the design of the site with respect to the type of visitors. Consider how well these pages convey your message. Do they need improvement to extend visitor sessions, or is it possible that are you attracting the wrong visitors with references to your site?

 This section analyzes accesses to your site's directories. The table lists the most accessed directories in decreasing order of the number of hits. Non-Cached % represents the percentage of hits that were not already in the visitor's browser cache. Use this information to determine the types of data most often requested.
Tip: To focus your report, consider using the Directory filter to include or exclude directories and sub-directories.

 These trends indicate the content visitors are most interested in. Use this information to determine content areas to develop, which to focus on less, and how to arrange your content for optimal effect.

 This section identifies the most popular file downloads for the site. The number of downloads indicates the number of times the file was successfully downloaded whereas the number of visitor sessions indicates the number of individuals who downloaded the file. If an error occurred during the transfer, that transfer is not counted.
Tip: You can use the File Types tab of the Options dialog box to specify the types of files included in this computation.
Tip: To focus your report, consider using the File Filter to include or exclude files or file types.


 Most downloaded file types indicates the most popular data visitors are seeking. Files that don't appear on the list, or appear low on the list, may require maintenance, such as decreasing file size, or improving link placement.

 This section identifies the accessed file types and the total kilobytes downloaded for each file type. Cached requests and erred hits are excluded from the totals. The types of files downloaded are listed in decreasing order of the number of file downloads, and the number of kilobytes transferred is given for each file type.
Tip: You can use the File Types tab in the Options dialog box to specify the types of files included in this table. Tip: To focus your report, consider using the File filter to include or exclude files or file types.

 This provides a general statistic for the type of data visitors are interested in downloading from your site. Use this to consider which download types require improvements for better conveying your message.

 This section shows the dynamic pages and forms that are used the most.

 If you have a dynamic site, this table can be used with the Most Requested Pages table to determine your most popular pages. In addition, you can also use this information to place ads of higher value on the most popular pages.