Tracking links in web browsers

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2011-06-28

2011-06-28

Dollinger, Tonia L (Department: 2443)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Computer network managing

Computer network monitoring

C705S014410, C705S014450, C725S034000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07970891

ABSTRACT:
The present disclosure includes a system and method for tracking links displayed in Web browsers. In some implementations, a method includes receiving a hostname operable to identify an action and an instance of a link displayed through a Web browser. The hostname is unique for a period of time. The one or more actions associated with the displayed link are tracked.

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