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[Teena]

Not sure if this is a suitable area to post this question, but I was wondering how everyone tracks the downloads on their sites.

A few months back I joined a newsletter and in each email was a link for a *freebie* of some kinds, which always took me to a shopping cart where the product cost $0. I had to fill in my details each time, and I know this was probably the best way the site owner knew how to track people who downloaded.

I've now got a few freebies of my own I'd like to offer my eZine subscribers, and wondered if anyone else has an easy way to track who downloads what.

I thought I might be able to take them to a "sign up" page where their name and email might be captured before they go to the download page, but I don't want to have problems if their email name is already in my database.

Does anyone out there have a cool free way to do this? I'd love to hear your suggestions!

Cheers
Teena!

[Steve MacLellan]

Hi Tenna,

[url=http://www.analogx.com/contents/download/network/lmpro.htm]AnalogX ListMaster Pro[/url] is a free program that claims it can:

[quote]"...load and sort a list of over 100,000 addresses in under 10 seconds! It can removed duplicate entries from that same list in less than 2 seconds..."[/quote]

Your ability to use this might depend on what program you are using to manage your list. If you were using Aweber.com, and using the broadcast feature, there is probably a way to make sure duplicate emails on the lists your are sending the broadcast to, don't receive multiple copies.

Best Regards,
Steve MacLellan

[Teena]

Hey there Steve,

Thanks so much for your suggestion - I'll check it out.

Have a fabulous day!
T E E N A

[stevecsd]

Teena,

I think you need an "ad-tracker" or somthing similar. These will count the hits to a particular web page. I don't have a specific recommendation for one. They come in all flavors, some you can install on your web site, some you can pay for as a monthly service.

If you are using an autoresponder that is installed on your web site, it might have something to do the trick. I am using Multipacks and it has a built in one.

Have a good day.

[stevecsd]

Teena,

I came across Harvey Segal's FREE ebook on Ad Tracking.

I read it a couple of years ago, and stumbled across it today.

Here is the link.

http://www.supertips.com/index.html

Hope this helps.

[Teena]

Steve and SteveCSD

I really appreciate your advice - I'm looking into these systems and will let you know how I go.

There's always so much to learn! I love it!

Have a gorgeous weekend,
Cheers
TEENA

[Chris (cat)]

Hi Teena,

This is by far the best tracker online that I've come across. It's actually used for tracking banners but you can track absolutely anything.

The downside is that it takes a while to set-up and get the hang of, good for affiliate theme sites or where you have quite a number of downloads.

http://phpadsnew.com/two/

Best thing, it's a freebie!


Cheers, Chris
Anam cara

[parise]

So do people get paid for freebie sign ups or is this just a way to market something?