October 16, 2007
Are Google Reader Stats Correct? Can We Trust Feed Stats In General?
There has been a lot of buzz recently about Google Reader Stats are Bullshit (With Proof) from Mashable calls these statistics downright incorrect. Why?
A default feed, in case you don?t know, is a feed which is presented to users on signup. Google Reader, for instance, pushes new users to these feed bundles: instead of searching for feeds you like, just grab a bundle on a certain topic. This is a great boost for those sites that can get themselves listed in these bundles: often by striking a deal with the feedreader company or being friends with the owner.
Filed under Search Engines by Barry Schwartz
