ussarizona
03-08-2004, 12:13 AM
HI,
I would like to see a text counter available.
My recent problem with the inability to view png images (now fixed in my IE6 browser) and the fact that many older browsers can't view png images without a plug-in has lead me to this request.
I have thoroughly researched png image support and it's still not a sure thing for all browsers as you already are aware of. Since it would obviously be a BIG hassle to change all of your images to a more standard type, maybe you could offer text counters.
I have installed a text counter on my new test pages http://69.94.16.23/index.html from http://www.seehits.com. (your counter is actually invisible and right next to it.) I was hoping that would solve the missing grahic for your counter, but it doesn't. seehits.com doesn't have near the stats that you offer, but I get a counter that can be viewed in all browsers.
Even going invisible with yours, you still get the BIG ugly missing graphic box in older browsers or if someone with a newer browser has lost the ability to view png images (this problem is not as uncommon as you may think - see the comments on the Microsoft site - in my case, I had to reinstall Windows just to get png support back). I would guess that a very large portion of computer users would have no idea why they could see graphics on some websites and not others. They would just think something was wrong with the website. Having that missing graphic box for the counter just makes it look like sloppy maintanence on the webmaster's part.
Of course, most everyone has the ability to add a simple CGI text counter that is not remotely hosted, but then you don't get all the great stats, so we come to a place like this to get the stats. Unfortunately, that means a graphic counter.
Also, the counter loads MUCH faster if it is text and therefore the page loads faster.
Overall, your stats and service are far superior to any other service currently available.
I hope you will consider the png issue and offer text counters soon.
Thanks for allowing us to voice our opinions in this forum and keep up the great work!
I would like to see a text counter available.
My recent problem with the inability to view png images (now fixed in my IE6 browser) and the fact that many older browsers can't view png images without a plug-in has lead me to this request.
I have thoroughly researched png image support and it's still not a sure thing for all browsers as you already are aware of. Since it would obviously be a BIG hassle to change all of your images to a more standard type, maybe you could offer text counters.
I have installed a text counter on my new test pages http://69.94.16.23/index.html from http://www.seehits.com. (your counter is actually invisible and right next to it.) I was hoping that would solve the missing grahic for your counter, but it doesn't. seehits.com doesn't have near the stats that you offer, but I get a counter that can be viewed in all browsers.
Even going invisible with yours, you still get the BIG ugly missing graphic box in older browsers or if someone with a newer browser has lost the ability to view png images (this problem is not as uncommon as you may think - see the comments on the Microsoft site - in my case, I had to reinstall Windows just to get png support back). I would guess that a very large portion of computer users would have no idea why they could see graphics on some websites and not others. They would just think something was wrong with the website. Having that missing graphic box for the counter just makes it look like sloppy maintanence on the webmaster's part.
Of course, most everyone has the ability to add a simple CGI text counter that is not remotely hosted, but then you don't get all the great stats, so we come to a place like this to get the stats. Unfortunately, that means a graphic counter.
Also, the counter loads MUCH faster if it is text and therefore the page loads faster.
Overall, your stats and service are far superior to any other service currently available.
I hope you will consider the png issue and offer text counters soon.
Thanks for allowing us to voice our opinions in this forum and keep up the great work!