SiteMeter is a popular web statistics tool, used by lots of bloggers, including the ones in Nick Denton’s Gawker network. I’ve used it myself in the past, but found that other solutions were more useful. Still, it has a lot of followers, so the recent downtime on S24, S45 and S48 numbered accounts is probably a big deal. SiteMeter hasn’t been able to restore the lost statistics during the downtime, which is said to be caused by an “extended power outage”. Obviously their power backup systems weren’t up to speed.
More in an official announcement. You might want to take the advice of Quick Online Tips and use multiple services for online web statistics.
Want an avatar? Get a gravatar! • You can link to this comment
Statcounter was also down over the weekend with similar stats lost. Do these 2 companies use the same place to host their databases etc??
Want an avatar? Get a gravatar! • You can link to this comment
It appears like it was an explosion over at The Planet’s datacenter that caused all this. See this follow-up story!
Want an avatar? Get a gravatar! • You can link to this comment
Good luck with sitemeter. I used them for many years, and this was the straw that broke the camel’s back. Way too much downtime and lost $$ on our business sites.
Dave
Want an avatar? Get a gravatar! • You can link to this comment
Outstanding post! I 1st found your web site a week ago, and I subscribed to the RSS feed within the rather same day. I’ve some awesome tips and hints for some upcoming blogposts you could publish. I will forward you an e-mail soon. Maintain up the excellent your job.
Want an avatar? Get a gravatar! • You can link to this comment
Nice and concise article, many things i never knew. . . We never know how much talent is devastated this way.
Want an avatar? Get a gravatar! • You can link to this comment
Magnificent goods from you, man. I have understand your stuff previous to and you are just extremely great. I really like what you have acquired here, really like what you are stating and the way in which you say it. You make it entertaining and you still take care of to keep it wise. I can not wait to read far more from you. This is actually a terrific website.
Want an avatar? Get a gravatar! • You can link to this comment
Heya i am for the first time here. I came across this board and I in finding It really useful & it helped me out a lot. I am hoping to provide one thing again and help others like you aided me.
Want an avatar? Get a gravatar! • You can link to this comment
I was very happy to seek out this internet-site.I wanted to thanks to your time for this glorious read!! I undoubtedly enjoying each little little bit of it and I have you bookmarked to check out new stuff you weblog post.