Active LogView 2.09.1.7580

Overview

Active LogView is a log analysis application for webmasters who wish to keep track of their traffic and other statistics with their web sites. This software will install on a windows PC running a web server.

The statistics are generated automatically for the webmaster who doesn't want to have to bother too much with the details. The stats can be viewed by accessing: www.your-website.com/cgi-bin/logview.com from anywhere on the internet to view the traffic statistics. No previous knowledge of the CGI-BIN is required in order to install and make use of this software which will be a relief for some people.

The software will produce a very readable list of traffic information. This includes total requests made, the number of unique visits (i.e. not double-counting the same person visiting twice), and an advanced referrer list of where visitors originated (i.e. what web site they were looking at before they arrived on their current web site). Traffic can be viewed by the hour, week, month or year to get a good overview of what is happening with a given website.

Installation

The installation involves downloading the software, unzipping it, and then installing it. Once the program is installed, it will be able to review the raw traffic logs from a web server in order to turn those into a more presentable format. There is a ReadMe file but other than that information is sparse.

Interface

The online interface is a readable list of traffic information based on the raw logs.

Analysis is run directly from the logs rather than generating a new database which makes the software more efficient. Reporting analysis is managed in real-time.

The traffic reports can display content for daily, week, monthly or yearly. The display can also be adjusted to change the background color, foreground color, title of the page, and other useful modifications to personalize the experience.

Pros

• Traffic analyzer that makes traffic logs more usable
• Break down traffic by day, week, month and year
• Customize the traffic reporting display to make them look how the user wants
• Lightweight file size; less than 1 MB
• Freeware, with premier edition available too

Cons

• Has a ReadMe file but lacks much help with installation or setup
• Best for experienced web administrators

Conclusion

Active LogView manages to make things much easier when it comes to translating traffic logs from web sites to something more readable and presentable. A decent option to consider for webmasters who don't want all the bells and whistles.