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Re: Show HN: I spent 8 months building a self-hosted web analytics app

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Post by magnus_b » Fri, May 04, 2018, 7:00 PM UTC

fiatjaf wrote: post #3

Since we must buy this program, maybe there could be larger screenshots and more detail about the features. Perhaps even a demo instance everyone could access ( https://321analytics.com/analytics doesn't show any data). Also, I'm intrigued about the way the program must be deployed. "Upload the app files on my hosting" doesn't mean much, except if I'm a PHP user who has one of those all-PHP hosting accounts. What abo…

I'm sorry I forgot to answer on the second part of your reply. By default, the application uses SQLite. So if your host provides PHP and SQLite, you just upload the app files and the app creates the database and the structure automatically. If you want to use a MySQL database instead, there is a small config file where you can just enter your MySQL database access details. The app then sets everything up on its own again.

Re: Show HN: I spent 8 months building a self-hosted web analytics app

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Post by magnus_b » Fri, May 04, 2018, 7:44 PM UTC

conradk wrote: post #17

When I see something like this, I immediately think: what's the difference with Piwik / Matomo ? https://matomo.org/

Thank you for commenting. One of the main differences is that I think 321 Analytics provides more functionalities "out-of-the-box". You don't have to install plugins, buy add-ons or something like that. E.g. just the heatmap feature costs 199$/year for matomo. With 321 Analytics you get the whole range of functionalities (as well as future updates) as one package without hidden costs or the need to extend the app with add-ons or plugins. Furthermore I like to think that 321 Analytics is also a bit nicer in terms of UI. Another advantage of 321 Analytics is the way the data is structured and how you can therefore filter that data. You can pretty much create infinite numbers of filter combinations to get the exact insights that you want.

321 Analytics is not free. But I think a price of 50$ for the current product is not too expensive. The annual renewal is just for further updates/support after the first year - it's impossible to sustain development otherwise. But you do not have to renew the license - you can terminate the renewal at any time.

Re: Show HN: I spent 8 months building a self-hosted web analytics app

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Post by newsat13 » Fri, May 04, 2018, 9:10 PM UTC

503 Service Unavailable No server is available to handle this request.

Re: Show HN: I spent 8 months building a self-hosted web analytics app

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Post by magnus_b » Fri, May 04, 2018, 9:27 PM UTC

newsat13 wrote: post #23

503 Service Unavailable No server is available to handle this request.

I am extremely sorry for that. I launched the app on a few sites today and traffic seems to be a little bit too much for the server at the moment. I have already called my server company and do my best to get it up and running again as quickly as possible. I apologize for the inconvenience.

Re: Show HN: I spent 8 months building a self-hosted web analytics app

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Post by executive » Fri, May 04, 2018, 10:50 PM UTC

Took 19.32s to load this page with 12 buttons: https://321analytics.com/analytics/en

Re: Show HN: I spent 8 months building a self-hosted web analytics app

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Post by magnus_b » Sat, May 05, 2018, 4:32 AM UTC

executive wrote: post #25

Took 19.32s to load this page with 12 buttons: https://321analytics.com/analytics/en

Thank you for the feedback. I am very sorry for the inconvenience. Due to the boost in traffic from a few sites yesterday the hosting is struggling to keep up with the traffic. I have already been calling my host twice and work hard myself to keep things up and running. I am very sorry for this inconvenience.

Re: Show HN: I spent 8 months building a self-hosted web analytics app

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Post by magnus_b » Sat, May 05, 2018, 4:55 PM UTC

executive wrote: post #25

Took 19.32s to load this page with 12 buttons: https://321analytics.com/analytics/en

All issues should be solved now. Would be awesome if you were so kind to try again - everything should run fast and smooth now! Thank you very much for your patience.

Re: Show HN: I spent 8 months building a self-hosted web analytics app

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Post by magnus_b » Sat, May 05, 2018, 4:55 PM UTC

fiatjaf wrote: post #18

magnus_b wrote: post #12

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Awesome! Does the demo work properly?

Yes, it does, and it is beautful. I however found it a little too slow.

All issues should be solved now. Would be awesome if you were so kind to try again - everything should run fast and smooth now! Thank you very much for your patience.