Web log file analysis: backlinks and queries

Thelwall, Mike

Aslib proceedings 2001 53 (6)217-223
(ReLIS:jul:onkfhj:y:2001:v:53:i:6:p:217-223)

Abstract:

As has been described else where, web log files are a useful source of information about visitor site use, navigation behaviour, and, to some extent, demographics. But log files can also reveal the existence of both web pages and search engine queries that are sources of new visitors.This study extracts such information from a single web log files and uses it to illustrate its value, not only to th site owner but also to those interested in investigating the online behaviour of web users.

Keywords: Estudio de usuarios ; World wide web ; Servicios de información bibliográfica ; Fuentes de información
Pages: 217-223
Volume: 53
Year: 2001
Issue: 6

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