Upgrade & Hit Counters

[Desiderius Price]

As I track my hits on a daily basis (or more), I’ve noticed a sharp increase in the counts post upgrade.  (Going from maybe 1-2 per day to dozens on some stories.)  Software bug?  Bots now cruising the pages? 

[manta2g]

Oddly enough, a general increase in traffic and new members. Also with the improved archive search, more people getting to what they are looking for faster and easier.

[Desiderius Price]

Twas wondering, of course.  Rational me likes to know explanations; maybe the way the hits are recorded has changed too?  (ie story views vs chapter views)?  I mean, yes, while an increased count is *nice*; I know that with numbers, it’s good to have reason behind it.