track/count downloads

J

Jason

If you place an item(s) for download from your web site,
Is there a method to keep track of the number of downloads taking
place - even if no actual details, it's at least let you know if
people are downloading, and the number, for statistical reasons only.
like have the download, when clicked, do some kind of dual function -
not so sure I'd want an email - imagine if there were a large number
of downloads.. I wouldnt want to get an email notification of each
one!! havn't attempted to try anything like this - so some direction
would be appreciated,
:)
Thanks.
 
C

chris leeds

you could simply check your server logs to see how many times the files in
question were requested.

there is a fairly simple asp/access database system at www.duware.com that
does exactly what you're looking for.
 
T

Thomas A. Rowe

If your host offers access to the server log files for your account, that would be the best option.
The next option would be a server-side script function to track the number of downloads, but that
will require custom coding depending on what is supported by your host.

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