Google Analytics (not provided) Count?

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I have noticed recently on my new site that about 99% of my organic search traffic channel data comes up as (not provided).

Have looked into this and found that its not just me.

My main question; is there a simple easy fix?

I have looked and found many different way's and forms for correcting this none really seem to offer a good solution in my opinion, and maybe that's because there isn't one, at this stage, who knows...

My other question is; does this mean that traffic buyers can more easily be ripped off? All it would take would be for a google search and click bot to search using privacy settings and you would never really know unless of course you assume correctly based on no conversions to sales, optins etc.
#search engine optimization #analytics #count #google #provided
  • I've been wondering about this too.

    I'm just using Webmasters to find which keywords were clicked and when.

    If you buy "organic traffic" and see the terms show up, it might actually be a red flag and expose those using programs to make it appear that way in Analytics. So, it might help more than hurt
  • Google is weird. They still stick with the "not provided" in the default reporting, but there's an easy fix to get this information.

    Here's the scoop:

    In Analytics, visit Acquisition > Search Engine Optimization > Queries. If you haven't linked your Webmaster Tools account to Analytics, it will prompt you to do so.

    Once that's linked, you'll have full access to queries that drive traffic to your site. I can confirm this works on my sites, as well as all of my clients' sites thus far.

    Not sure why they can't just tell you in the traditional report, but it definitely works!
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    • Negative, home boi.
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