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Analytics Blog Posts
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- Analytics
- 14th Sep 2012
- 15 Comments
#BrightonSEO Quickfire Analytics – 7 Freebies in 7 Minutes
As this post goes live, I am talking at BrightonSEO. It’s the end of the day, there have been many fantastic talks so far, the sun is setting over a beautiful horizon, the people of Brighton are moving from work to bar… I’m getting off topic!This post covers everything I talked about and probably has more detail than the talk itself. I’ve even included links to 11 custom reports or dashboards that you can use yourself. Yes, I really am that kind (sometimes)!
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- Analytics
- 7th Aug 2012
- 5 Comments
Conversion Rate Optimisation Tips for All Websites
Conversion rate optimisation might be seen as a separate specialism from SEO, but it’s clear that CRO is fundamental for a truly successful SEO project. It’s all very well bringing in shed-loads of relevant traffic but if that traffic isn’t resulting in conversions and making some mulah, your client will soon be questioning the ROI you’re bringing them. -
- Analytics
- 3rd Aug 2012
- 5 Comments
Remarketing with Google Analytics
In July 2012, Google announced a new way to do remarketing which will make it much easier for advertisers to take advantage of this fantastic marketing channel. The new method for remarketing is much smarter and more powerful way, which allows you to create advanced strategies with just one piece of code. -
- Analytics
- 2nd Jul 2012
- 17 Comments
Top 15 Most Useful Advanced Segments in Google Analytics
Advanced segments in Google Analytics are one of the most valuable tools to anyone looking to understand their website performance better. If you’ve not used them before I recommend you check out my how to set up advanced segments guide first. This post includes some of my favourite segments, why they’re useful and a link so that you can use them in your Google Analytics account too. Read more -
- Analytics
- 13th Jun 2012
- 5 Comments
Why Web Analysts Need To Be Ready For Change
It’s Guest Post Time!Today we welcome a guest post from Barry Adams of Pierce Communications who explains why he believes web analytics is facing a tough road ahead.
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- Analytics
- 7th Jun 2012
- 8 Comments
How to Link your Google AdWords and Analytics Accounts
Having AdWords data in Google Analytics is very valuable, but how do you get it? This post is going to show you how to link your AdWords and Analytics accounts so that you see the data in each. I’ll also answer some common questions, such as: why are my AdWords keywords not showing in Google Analytics? What is (not set) in Analytics? What is automatic campaign tagging? And more! Read more -
- Analytics
- 6th Jun 2012
- 6 Comments
Google Website Optimizer Moved to Google Analytics Content Experiments
On Friday 1st June, Google announced the launch of Google Analytics Content Experiments, which allows elements of website optimisation testing from within the Google Analytics interface. -
- Analytics
- 15th May 2012
- 3 Comments
Anna Lewis on Overlooked, Underloved & Unknown Analytics at #smxlondon 2012
As this post goes live I am presenting on Overlooked, Underloved & Unknown Analytics at SMX London 2012. I wanted to share my slides and resources as there’s a lot of information in them and I only have 12 minutes to cover it all! I’ve also set up custom reports and dashboards which are linked to here. -
- Analytics
- 14th May 2012
- 1 Comment
Data is the sole method through which one can make any assessment as to the success of an SEO campaign. The kind of in depth data analysis facilitated by Google Analytics and other tools is one of the core components that differentiate digital marketing from offline marketing and TV advertising. It is also both intrinsic to the success of a campaign and the strongest selling point for any honest agency. -
- Analytics
- 10th May 2012
- 7 Comments
Firefox "Burn" Millions Of Website Owners
First Google siphoned off keyword data from Analytics, with (not provided) becoming the top referring term for many site owners overnight. Now Mozilla are getting involved, with their Firefox browser encrypting search queries behind a HTTPS connection. So what does this mean for Analytics users? -
- Analytics
- 9th May 2012
- 1 Comment
Does Google Have Double Standards When it Comes to Privacy?
Not all that long ago, Google announced that they would be removing keyword data from Analytics to protect signed-in users. Now, in the very same piece of software, website owners are able to see who exactly has linked to their site – including social profile details. Understandably, some industry folk are crying foul play on this particular move. So, is this another case of double standards from the search giant?
