Posted by Animesh K on 09/29/75 12:01

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.

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