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Clicks are what counts, not views. Clicks means they clicked on the page. Views apparently meant that the post came up on the blog roll or search results...but if they didn't click, who cares.
bTW, they changed this a while back so that they stopped tracking views. It appeared that there was something wrong w/ the algo on this so the views may not have been accurate anyway. And, for it to be counted as a view, it just had to be on the search page, even if it was below the fold and no one saw it (e.g in 9th or 10th position).
short url's are a subset of clicks. I think it goes from blank to zero as soon as someone uses the short URL (e.g. If I use the short url and include in a tweet, but no one clicks it)
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge, CO
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Noah Seidenberg
Evanston, IL
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I'm with James Dray, Lise. I clicked over to see what other people have said--unfortunately, none of us have yet been enlightened.
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James Dray
Bentonville, AR
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Tina Comstock
Jacksonville, FL
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The short url clicks will have a 0 if you don't use it anywhere. I always use my short url on Facebook and Twitter so I can gage how many clicks I'm getting from social. If you don't use it or syndicate it anywhere you'll see a 0 there.
Our release today is going to remove the "clicks" column and just keep the views which is how many of the major platforms are working these days. You'll also see the comments and likes and be able to sort easily. Coming this afternoon!!!
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Lise Howe
Washington, DC
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Debbie Gartner thanks so much. I knew it had changed a while ago and the question seemed perfect for this group! I knew someone would have the answer- should have known it would be you
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Debbie Gartner
White Plains, NY
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All good questions Lise. I've wondered about that myself so I'll be back to see the answers you get.
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Tina Comstock
Jacksonville, FL
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It means you're not posting your blog on g+ facebook etc with the short url.
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Debbie Gartner has the answer. I check in, because I was curious, too. I learned something from Debbie's answer. I didn't know the views weren't being tracked.
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That is a good explanation that Debbie Gartner gave. One thing I know is that the views and clicks are way less than they used to be.
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Debbie Gartner gave a correct answer. I was going to say the same thing but stopped when I read her answer.
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Great question Lise and I also will be checking for answers.
Makbe if we include Kerrie La Guardia she might give us some insight.
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Interesting question and answers. I can't wait for the final answer as I have no clue about this. Are the Clicks and Views referred to in the question, for the Active Rain acitivites?