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Posted by Steve on 09/27/27 12:01
"Animesh K" <animesh1978@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Floor wrote:
>> Animesh K:
>>
>>> People do have page-view (counter) information on websites and it helps
>>> the viewer in understanding popularity of that particular page.
>>
>> What influence would have the popularity of a page on my search behavior?
>> I mostly seek pages that aren't that popular.
>> Just like entering a super market and knowing what product is bought
>> most. Not relevant whatsoever.
>>
>
>
> For you it may not be the best idea. However, a lot of people sort items
> by popularity. A page view count directly gives the impression of current
> page's popularity.
>
> May be you look for less known things; but imagine a yellow-page website
> and you searched for "camera." Would you like to visit a shop with lowest
> views/responses or would you rather be cautious and visit the more popular
> one?
>
> Again, this is just one example. I am sure you can construct your own.
all hits indicate are the 'path most travelled'. as more than half the
internet users can't tell their ass from a hat, i think taking the 'lowest
views/responses' would be a clear indication that i'm on the *right* path.
:)
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