Web Analytics Education: Segmentation Using Profile Filters

Massimo Paolini on November 25, 2010

Continuing our discussion on segmentation by showing you how to create a filter for segmenting your data.

The Google Analytics series thus far has covered the basics on reports from understanding the difference between Dimensions and Metrics, through selecting a date range, a chart option, or a secondary dimension. We then covered in detail how to setup an account, create profiles, add the Async code, and lately we explored eCommerce. Lately we covered goals and funnels, the meat and potatoes of Web Analytic. See the full list below and at the bottom of every educational post.

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Web Analytics Education: The Importance of Segmentation

Massimo Paolini on November 23, 2010

Today we start talking about segmentation. Is segmentation important? Watch the video for the answer.

The Google Analytics series thus far has covered the basics on reports from understanding the difference between Dimensions and Metrics, through selecting a date range, a chart option, or a secondary dimension. We then covered in detail how to setup an account, create profiles, add the Async code, and lately we explored eCommerce. Lately we covered goals and funnels, the meat and potatoes of Web Analytic. See the full list below and at the bottom of every educational post.

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Web Analytics Education: Goal Conversions and Funnels – Part 3

Massimo Paolini on November 18, 2010

More instructions on how to create goals and their associated funnels. The different goal types, with examples.

The Google Analytics series thus far has covered the basics on reports from understanding the difference between Dimensions and Metrics, through selecting a date range, a chart option, or a secondary dimension. We then covered in detail how to setup an account, create profiles, add the Async code, and lately we explored eCommerce. See the full list below and at the bottom of every educational post.

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Web Analytics Education: Goal Conversions and Funnels – Part 2

Massimo Paolini on November 16, 2010

Here are the detailed instructions on how to create goals and their associated funnels. Image driving your car without a destination. While it may be fun, there is very little purpose or productivity. In business using Web Analytics without goals is kind of driving blindfolded without a destination. Useless and dangerous.

The Google Analytics series thus far has covered the basics on reports from understanding the difference between Dimensions and Metrics, through selecting a date range, a chart option, or a secondary dimension. We then covered in detail how to setup an account, create profiles, add the Async code, and lately we explored eCommerce. See the full list below and at the bottom of every educational post.

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Web Analytics Education: Goal Conversions and Funnels – Part 1

Massimo Paolini on November 11, 2010

This is the holly grail. This is what makes those stats sing. Setting goals puts everything in perspective. It allows the numbers to tell you how well your are doing, or how much your marketing plan sucks. You can use the information to make real business decisions that affect your bottom line or you can just look at how many visitors you had last week, your choice.

The Google Analytics series thus far has covered the basics on reports from understanding the difference between Dimensions and Metrics, through selecting a date range, a chart option, or a secondary dimension. We then covered in detail how to setup an account, create profiles, add the Async code, and lately we explored eCommerce. See the full list below and at the bottom of every educational post.

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Web Analytics Education: Initial Account Configuration

Massimo Paolini on November 9, 2010

Over 90% of the accounts I work on are not configured properly. By following the information in this video your account will be better configured than 90% of all Google Analytics Accounts.

The Google Analytics series thus far has covered the basics on reports from understanding the difference between Dimensions and Metrics, through selecting a date range, a chart option, or a secondary dimension. We then covered in detail how to setup an account, create profiles, add the Async code, and lately we explored eCommerce. See the full list below and at the bottom of every educational post.

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Twitter Chatter: An Interview with Josh Manion, the Founder and CEO of Ensighten

Massimo Paolini on November 8, 2010

An Interview with Josh Manion, the Founder and CEO of Ensighten

An interview with Josh Manion, founder and CEO of Ensighten–a new company that is bringing a lot of attention to the tag management space.  In 2002, he started Stratigent and built the firm into one of the top web analytics consulting companies in the country.

Today, he is considered as one of the men to give Web Analytics a push into the market.  Hear it straight from the one who built not just mere stories, but a lifetime achievement–one that has permanently affected how we see Web Analytics today.

An Interview with Josh Manion, the Founder and CEO of Ensighten