Website statistics are all primarily based on raw log files from the webserver. Techtrade uses Apache version 1.3.3, which creates an access log and an error log for each virtual server. These logs provide the raw data for statistics program to use and analyze. Raw logs are updated in real-time and rotated on a monthly basis.



Techtrade maintains all virtual server log files in Apache Extended Log Format (ELF), which not only records the access information for each visitor, but also their agent information (Browser used, OS used) and referral information (URL prior to visit). This format allows you to have the most information available on visitors to your website.



Each virtual server has an error log used for diagnosing problems relating to their website. Any errors Apache encounters will be logged into the error log. Without error log, it is very difficult to administer a successful website and pinpoint troublesome scripts.



Each virtual server's access and error log files are updated every five minutes, providing you with up-to-date information on your site. Entries are recorded sequentially and provide you with an accurate look at what is going on with your site.



Unlike other hosting companies which delete logs daily or do not even maintain log files, Techtrade will maintain log files without rotation for the entire month, before deleting the logs and starting over for the next month.