Add GoatCounter to a test site and define the questions you need answered: popular pages, referrers, and changes after a release. Compare recorded visits with server logs over the same period and understand where privacy choices produce different counts.
Check the script's effect on page loading, access to reports, and an export of the data. Avoid collecting identifiers simply to match a more invasive dashboard. Choose the smallest measurement setup that supports actual site decisions.
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