Website Traffic Display Options

This page demonstrates different elegant ways to show website traffic on your Jekyll site.

1. Simple Visitor Badge

The easiest option - no signup required, just works:

You can customize the badge style and colors. Here are some variations:

2. GoatCounter Integration

3. Custom Analytics Widget

You can create custom widgets to display your analytics data:

Note: These are example values. Connect to your analytics provider to display real data.

4. Minimalist Counter

For a more subtle approach:

Implementation Guide

Option 1: Simple Hit Counter (Recommended for Quick Start)

1. Already enabled in _config.yml
2. Add this to any page: `

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Option 2: GoatCounter (Recommended for Privacy)

1. Sign up at goatcounter.com
2. Update _config.yml with your site ID
3. Analytics will start collecting automatically

Option 3: Google Analytics (Most Features)

1. Get tracking ID from Google Analytics
2. Enable in _config.yml:

   enable_google_analytics: true
   google_analytics: "UA-XXXXXXXXX-X"
   

Option 4: Plausible (Premium Privacy-Focused)

1. Sign up at plausible.io
2. Add configuration to _config.yml
3. Embed public dashboard if desired

Tips for Elegant Display

1. Keep it Simple: Don’t overwhelm visitors with too many metrics
2. Match Your Theme: Use colors and styles that fit your site design
3. Consider Privacy: Choose privacy-friendly options like GoatCounter or Plausible
4. Performance: Lightweight solutions won’t slow down your site
5. Placement: Footer or sidebar are common locations for counters