I am currently getting to grips with user metrics.
I know I can get media player counts etc from the usewrvariables DB file and I know I can see all other actions in the current log file.
I was wondering if anyone had an easy method for tracking user dwell time. for example tracking how long a user stayed on a particular asset before moving to the next one. As opposed to using scripts in excel to do all the calcualtions?
thanks in advance
It sounds like you're diving into the fascinating world of user behavior! Tracking dwell time is indeed a valuable way to understand user engagement. While the user_variables DB and current log file provide a good foundation, getting precise dwell time can be a bit tricky without some extra steps.
Instead of relying solely on post-processing in Excel, which can become cumbersome, here are a few approaches you might find easier for tracking user dwell time, keeping in mind your current data sources:
1. Leveraging Timestamps in the Current Log File:
The Basic Idea: Your current log file likely records timestamps for each user action (e.g., viewing an asset, clicking a button, navigating to a new page). You can infer dwell time by calculating the difference between the timestamp of the action on a specific asset and the timestamp of the next action the user takes. e-zpassnh
