Sometimes I have to dig deep to find the information I need in a sites server logs which will enable me to do the analysis I need to do.
I have a variety of log analysers which between then can process most logs I come across, but sometimes I get something in a custom format which normal tools baulk at.
The answer? Use the unix tools on my mac to process the server logs, and extract the information I need.
I’m not sure how long Amazon.co.uk has been running the “build your own store” feature of their affiliates program, but, erm, its interesting…..

Its the new year, its macworld time. Rumours abound of a new macbook with superfast wifi.
Watch this space.
John Lewis has announced that that last week was the biggest on record for the group’s ecommerce website, with sales up 40% on 2006 levels. The website, which is mangaged from a warehouse in Chelsea, now takes in more cash than the massive Oxford Street store in London - pretty good.