How to Implement View Count

View count is a useful feature for tracking the number of times a specific item has been viewed by users. Implementing view count can provide valuable insights into the popularity of your content.

Steps to Implement View Count:

1. Create a Database Table: Create a database table to store the view count for each item. Your table should have fields for the item ID and view count.
2. Increment View Count: Each time the item is viewed, increment the view count for that item in the database table.
3. Display View Count: Retrieve the view count from the database and display it on the item’s page. You can use HTML and PHP to display the view count dynamically.

Sample Implementation:

Below is a sample implementation using PHP and MySQL to increment and display the view count:

        connect_error) {
                die("Connection failed: " . $mysqli->connect_error);
            }
            
            // Increment view count
            $item_id = 1; // Change this to the item ID
            $mysqli->query("UPDATE items SET view_count = view_count + 1 WHERE item_id = $item_id");
            
            // Retrieve view count
            $result = $mysqli->query("SELECT view_count FROM items WHERE item_id = $item_id");
            $row = $result->fetch_assoc();
            $view_count = $row['view_count'];
            
            // Display view count
            echo "View count: $view_count";
            
            // Close connection
            $mysqli->close();
        ?>
    

By following these steps, you can easily implement view count for your items and track their popularity. This feature can help you make informed decisions about your content and improve user engagement.