Hi,

Does anyone know the accuracy of the Google Urchin traffic stats?

On my personal project site - I installed the Urchin code on my website hosted by 1&1. I've had sites on 1&1 for several years. Based on conversions, I have always suspected their traffic statistics were fairly accurate. When traffic was up --so were sales.

Then I installed Urchin on my brand new site (22 days old)-- and the traffic stats are soooooo way off. They aren't even close. I know this is a new site.. but my deep dark fear is that these Urchin stats are right..

SEO has not been done on this particular site just yet.. so no laughing at my numbers. :) I've been relying heavily on traditional forms of marketing until I figure out how to use textpattern.

Here are a sample of the numbers I have been looking at

Wednesday
1&1 Stats: 84
Google : 11

Thursday
1&1 Stats: 93
Google : 14


What the heck? They are soo far off right? Does anyone have any ideas on this?