Hi there!
Yes, that’s the expected behavior. Check here for more.
Originally, WPP would count visits by non logged-in visitors. But then, Google Analytics (a tool that I use more frequently than Jetpack) does count every visit -including logged-in users- and that made a little bit more sense to me. This is why WPP, by default, logs everything from everyone.
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2xUeL
(@2xuel)
Interesting. I feel the purpose of a widget like this is to give users the most accurate idea of what pages are most often visited by users of the site. Admin views seem to inaccurately inflate these numbers.
(On a side note, I’m surprised that Google Analytics doesn’t give admins an option to see page views without admin views mixed in. With admin views mixed in, you can’t really get an accurate idea of how many hits you’re getting, can you?)
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2xUeL
(@2xuel)
Oh brother. Sorry I didn’t read your link first. I’m embarrassed that I overlooked that solution. Thanks for pointing me in that direction! And by the way, thanks for your timely response. 🙂
Interesting. I feel the purpose of a widget like this is to give users the most accurate idea of what pages are most often visited by users of the site. Admin views seem to inaccurately inflate these numbers.
I agree. This is why I made views logging configurable from the admin. That way, everyone’s happy (including myself) and can use WPP as they want 😛
I’m surprised that Google Analytics doesn’t give admins an option to see page views without admin views mixed in
Well, there are ways to keep GA from tracking your own visits. This what I generally use:
<?php if ( !is_user_logged_in() ) : ?>
<!-- Start Google Analytics -->
<script type="text/javascript">
// Your tracking code goes here
</script>
<!-- End Google Analytics -->
<?php endif; ?>
There are other ways to achieve the same effects using GA filters, but I think this way is cleaner.
Oh brother. Sorry I didn’t read your link first. I’m embarrassed that I overlooked that solution. Thanks for pointing me in that direction! And by the way, thanks for your timely response. 🙂
Don’t mention it. I’m glad to help!
