Google Analytics

sowerby · 11-19-2009, 12:49 AM

Hi all,

I am starting to get targeted traffic to my site through article marketing and have also go a few opt in's. I have not got google analytics tracking code loaded onto my site yet and think this is my next stage.

Do other members have this and is it vital for stats and rankings. Also have checked it out and is it just what it says. Copy and paste just before the body tag of each page you want ranking?

Cheers

Craig

JMPruitt · 11-19-2009, 12:58 AM

I use Google analytics and Google Webmaster tools on all my sites. If not Google's, then you need some analytic tool on your site. Analyzing what is working and what is not is critical if you want to survive. I spend a full day every week just analyzing traffic patterns, keywords, bounce rates, etc.

GeorgR. · 11-19-2009, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sowerby

Hi all,

I am starting to get targeted traffic to my site through article marketing and have also go a few opt in's. I have not got google analytics tracking code loaded onto my site yet and think this is my next stage.

Do other members have this and is it vital for stats and rankings. Also have checked it out and is it just what it says. Copy and paste just before the body tag of each page you want ranking?

Cheers

Craig

yes, absolutely!! You will have a lot of stats to work with, you see where traffic comes from, what keywords people use and much, much more.

Ross Vegas · 11-19-2009, 01:22 AM

Do it ASAP

I have a ton of sites with analytics setup and it has been very helpful.

example...I recently setup a new site for a high traffic keyword. Haven't even hit the first page yet, but with 100 or so visitors I found a recurring question that will be an easy no competition clickbank product for the niche.

JeffLam · 11-19-2009, 01:26 AM

Test, test, test.

Track, track, track.

And that is what Google Webmaster Tool and Analytics Tool will allow you to.

Unless you are absolutely sure you are getting everything right, these tools (did I mention free?) are a godsend.

Use them!

Steven Carl Kelly · 11-19-2009, 01:28 AM

I use all of the Google tools and have GA on all my sites. However, GA is not 100% accurate and absolutely can NEVER be 100% accurate. In fact GA will miss quite a bit of data.

GA is good, but your server logs are where you can mine the most gold.

Jason Ong · 11-19-2009, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sowerby

Hi all,

I am starting to get targeted traffic to my site through article marketing and have also go a few opt in's. I have not got google analytics tracking code loaded onto my site yet and think this is my next stage.

Do other members have this and is it vital for stats and rankings. Also have checked it out and is it just what it says. Copy and paste just before the body tag of each page you want ranking?

Cheers

Craig

Hi Craig,

Having Google Analytics (or any other traffic monitoring tool) is a must. You'll be surprised how much info you'll get from it.

If you're using WordPress, you could use a tracking plugin or you could manually insert the tracking code in the theme footer file.

Chris Pambos · 11-19-2009, 02:07 AM

Google Analytics + Google Website Optimizer = SUCCESS!

I don't know how else to say it, testing and tracking is the most important aspect of my business. This allows me to be more efficient, effective and grow and expand my business at an alarming rate.

llamafier · 11-19-2009, 03:04 AM

You could use something else besides Analytics if you want, though that is what I prefer. It is just very important to be tracking everything so you can see what is going on and are able to make changes accordingly.

automated_atty · 11-19-2009, 03:25 AM

Google analytics is important. You will never know what is effective or not if you'll not have a tracking device installed in your site.

sowerby · 11-19-2009, 02:46 PM

Thanks for all the responses!

Will get the tracking code uploaded a.s.a.p

Cheers

Craig

jam52633 · 11-19-2009, 04:07 PM

Practice makes perfect.

waihon · 11-19-2009, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sowerby

Will get the tracking code uploaded a.s.a.p

You may consider to include the tracking code in a "footer" file and embed that file in each and every web page (of the same domain) that you want to track.

Besides Analytics, another Google tool that I've started using is Website Optimizer. It allows me to do testing and find out, for example, which headline is the most effective in converting visitors to customers.

lanta99 · 11-19-2009, 07:30 PM

Basically, what it does is that it analyzes
basically EVERYTHING about your visitor.
So if you want to know detailed statistics,
map overlays, or ANYTHING. Then use Google
analytics.

sowerby · 11-21-2009, 03:34 AM

uploaded and working great. Thanks for all the posts

Craig

11-19-2009, 12:49 AM	#1
sowerby HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: UK Posts: 199 Thanks: 34 Thanked 185 Times in 25 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Google Analytics Hi all, I am starting to get targeted traffic to my site through article marketing and have also go a few opt in's. I have not got google analytics tracking code loaded onto my site yet and think this is my next stage. Do other members have this and is it vital for stats and rankings. Also have checked it out and is it just what it says. Copy and paste just before the body tag of each page you want ranking? Cheers Craig
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JMPruitt James P War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Orlando Florida Posts: 238 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 68 Thanked 43 Times in 39 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Google Analytics I use Google analytics and Google Webmaster tools on all my sites. If not Google's, then you need some analytic tool on your site. Analyzing what is working and what is not is critical if you want to survive. I spend a full day every week just analyzing traffic patterns, keywords, bounce rates, etc.
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Ross Vegas Ross Carrel War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL/Vegas, NV Posts: 356 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 4 Thanked 60 Times in 39 Posts Social Networking	Re: Google Analytics Do it ASAP I have a ton of sites with analytics setup and it has been very helpful. example...I recently setup a new site for a high traffic keyword. Haven't even hit the first page yet, but with 100 or so visitors I found a recurring question that will be an easy no competition clickbank product for the niche.

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sowerby HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: UK Posts: 199 Thanks: 34 Thanked 185 Times in 25 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Google Analytics Thanks for all the responses! Will get the tracking code uploaded a.s.a.p Cheers Craig
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