I use google analytics but i also have statcounter installed too for cross referencing purposes.

Oh okay, but the loading time that netmechanic give me is a lot more realistic than the speed optimizer. 10 seconds compared to 70.... doesn't anyone know for sure if the google code has been changed in the last 10 months? Thats about when I placed code on my pages. I have used statcounter before, but honestly I don't really like it. Google seems a lot better in many ways, but maybe I'll install their code again on my site. Thanks!

Okay well I've reduced the sizes of all my pages massively (especially my most popular page www.outdoorhighadventure.com/thekalalautrail.htm) by removing images and optimizing all my css images. Great help! Thanks everyone! My average time on site is already rising!

I'm glad the average time is rising. It shows that having pages that load quickly do help in keeping visitors on your site.