Flickr Apps - Statr for Flickr

Now this looks promising!

Statr for Flickr is described as a tool for collecting Flickr use statistics. It graphs page visits using the Flickr API. Statr graphs are updated daily, and it seems to be fairly simple to set up.

Unlike Kaleidoscopr, which searched & grabbed mainly other peoples pictures, Statr works directly with YOUR Flickr account. In order to use it, it requires you to grant permission for read access.

Haven't activated any apps yet and aren't sure where the permissions are located? Go to your account and click the Extending Flickr tab.

Once you've granted permission, you can copy and paste the Statr widget into your profile information on Flickr. The "Describe yourself" section seems to be a good spot to stick it.

Here's what McGovernLibrary's Statr info looks like moments after creation:

**note: it does take one day to start the counter,
although you'll get a rough count of visits immediately.

What are Statr's advantages?

• Well, for one thing, it's free.

Flickr doesn't offer statistical information unless you pay for an account.

So if your library's on a budget like ours is, you just might find Statr helpful.

• Any other advantages you can think of? Well, library boards love numbers....
  

Happy Counting!!