Three ways Google Analytics can improve sharing
Posted on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 at 11:42 AM by Simon Smith | Comments (0)
Here at Commune, we configure and manage many client Google Analytics accounts. Recently, in working on an analytics project with many users, custom reports and advanced segments, some challenges emerged. I’m under no illusion that the Google Analytics crew will act solely on our recommendation. But hopefully others can join us in pushing for three [...]
Social media: An effective lead generator?
Posted on Monday, March 1st, 2010 at 10:12 AM by Sara Chappel | Comments (0)
According to a recent HubSpot report, generating leads through social media can be a cost-effective choice for marketers.
Five ways school boards can benefit from Google Analytics
Posted on Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 at 5:23 PM by Sara Chappel | Comments (0)
School boards and other public organizations can benefit from analytics tracking—even if they don’t emphasize sales and marketing
Setting up your AdWords campaign for improved ROI
Posted on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 at 12:53 AM by Jebadiah Roberts | Comments (0)
Avoid AdWords autopilot and set a course for unlimited optimization with these tips.
Your customers lie (so beware survey data)
Posted on Friday, January 8th, 2010 at 5:54 PM by Simon Smith | Comments (0)
With the ceaseless launch of new websites and technologies, it’s easy to get caught up in hype—but beware self-reporting, and trust what people say rather than what they do.
The one analytics metric you can’t live without (and one you should avoid)
Posted on Tuesday, December 1st, 2009 at 4:59 PM by Jebadiah Roberts | Comments (0)
If the questions our analytics clients ask serve as any indicator, two of the most commonly misunderstood analytics reports are bounce rates and exits. But you can’t really blame anyone for conflating these reports. After all, both measure the number of times someone leaves your site. But when and why they left—and, more importantly, whether they were satisfied upon departure—is where the similarities usually end.
Why web analytics goals are worth the time
Posted on Monday, November 30th, 2009 at 10:23 PM by Simon Smith | Comments (0)
When we provide web analytics services, we know that one of the biggest wins is simply configuring goals and goal funnels. By doing this, you can evaluate metrics according to objectives, giving you insight rather than just information.
How SEO can lose you sales
Posted on Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 at 2:48 PM by Sara Chappel | Comments (0)
If you think SEO is the end-all-and-be-all of online marketing, think again. Here’s why focusing on SEO alone can actually lose you sales.
Are your visitors absolutely unique?
Posted on Monday, November 23rd, 2009 at 12:45 PM by Jebadiah Roberts | Comments (0)
Not all tools are equal, and not every tool offers this complicated and (mostly) accurate metric. Your “Absolute Unique Visitors” report is the result of extremely complex and time—consuming calculation. It’s an extra mile that lazier tools with their “additional” metrics have simply avoided—much to the user’s detriment.
How will these “web 3.0” trends affect your business?
Posted on Thursday, November 5th, 2009 at 7:33 PM by Simon Smith | Comments (0)
According to Marc Pincus of Zynga and Tribe.net fame, the next phase of the internet involves apps, measurement and (believe it or not) people paying for digital content.
Recent entries
- Three ways Google Analytics can improve sharing
- Social media: An effective lead generator?
- Five ways school boards can benefit from Google Analytics
- Setting up your AdWords campaign for improved ROI
- Your customers lie (so beware survey data)
- The one analytics metric you can’t live without (and one you should avoid)
- Why web analytics goals are worth the time
- How SEO can lose you sales
- Are your visitors absolutely unique?
- How will these “web 3.0” trends affect your business?
