The Web site itself is a great place to collect data. Statistical programs and counters will keep track of the source and number of times people access various pages, download documents, and perform other activities. Like the guest book, these services are available free on the Internet.

The counties and municipalities we worked with track visits to particular areas of the site. For instance, tourism and economic development departments in some of the counties and cities want regular updates on the number of visitors to specific Web pages.