Counters work by having web server execute a small program whenever the page is requested.
This program then inserts a small image on the page with a representation of the number of visitors to that page. Setting up a counter normally involves messing around with CGI scripts, but the Hit Counter Component of FrontPage 98 makes things much simpler. This article describes how to use this Component to add a counter without a hint of CGI programming required. It will also solve a further mystery - how to use your own digits instead of the rather limited choice supplied by Microsoft. There are two main types of Components.