I have been doing my blog primarily for personal learning and sharing. I rarely asked if people read my blogs. Curiosity got to me so I tried three Web 2.0 tools that provide a feel on the type of audience I am reaching. It is interesting how Web 2.0 tools make tracking easy and sexy.
1. http://www.socialscan.com/
One will see how your social networking site compares with others and you can follow links.
2. http://www.google.com/analytics/
Provides you metrics to see traffic and activities within your blog
3. http://clustrmaps.com/index.htm
ClusterMaps shows you the geographic tracking of your blog’s visitors.
Ray Jimenez, PhD www.vignettestraining.com
“Helping Learners Learn Their Way”