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Dynamic model for the popularity of websites.
Chang-Yong Lee1, Seungwhan Kim
1Department of Industrial Information, Kongju National University, Chungnam 340-800, South Korea. clee@kongju.ac.kr
Summary
This study introduces a dynamic website model explaining visitor distribution, growth fluctuations, and age-popularity relationships. Simulations validate the model
Area of Science:
- Web science and network dynamics.
- Computational modeling of complex systems.
Background:
- Understanding website growth and popularity dynamics is crucial in the digital age.
- Existing models may not fully capture the multifaceted nature of website evolution.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a dynamic model for explaining observed website characteristics.
- To elucidate the factors driving website visitor distribution and growth patterns.
Main Methods:
- Development of a dynamic model incorporating self-growth and external force terms.
- Extensive simulations to test model predictions against real-world website data.
Main Results:
- The model successfully explains the power-law distribution of website visitors.
- It accounts for fluctuations in individual website growth rates.
- It clarifies the relationship between website age and popularity.
Conclusions:
- The proposed dynamic model provides a robust framework for understanding website behavior.
- Key model components adequately explain the complex dynamics observed in the World Wide Web.