Counters

Web counters or Hit counters keep a record of how many page views the webpage has received. These counters are computer software programs that indicate the number of viewers who have entered the page. Not only does the counter have a purpose, it also aims to improve the aesthetic look of the page by allowing web designers to choose from various fonts, style and sizes. The number is usually displayed as an inline digital image or in plain text. Web counters are commonly used to alert web users of the pages popularity; however this can at times be misleading. A webmaster could start the counter at a high number to give the impression that the site has been established for quite some time now. Increase number of hits could also persuade users that the page is more genuine due to its popularity shown through the number of visitors who have visited the webpage.