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The WordPress Beginner's Guide To Google Analytics
(with a side of Google Webmaster Tools)
The Austin WordPress Meetup Group
Presented By: Rich Plakas
A Little Bit About Me
★ IT Background going back to the days of DOS & Novell
★ Began “messing” with WordPress in 2007.
★ Switched my focus from IT to WordPress in 2011
★ I was tired of doing Windoze Updates & changing Printer Toners :-)
★ Joined the Austin WordPress Meetup Group In 2012.
★ I love BBQ & Craft Beer.
★ I run a beer blog: www.CraftBeerAustin.com
The WordPress Beginner's Guide To Google Analytics
WHY USE GOOGLE ANALYTICS?
It’s FREE!
Gain insights about visitor traffic on your website.
Who is visiting your site (Demographics)?What devices are they using(Mobile vs Desktop)?
Where did they come from(Organic, Social Media & Referrals)?Where are they from(Geographic)?
What pages did they visit(Site Behavior)?How long did they stay on your site?
How many pages did they view?
Real Time Analytics(Great for parties!)
Visit: https://www.google.com/analytics/web/provision?et=&authuser=#provision/SignUp/
Use your main Google Account to sign up (if you have one)
How do I setup Google Analytics?
How do I setup Google Analytics?
How do I setup Google Analytics?
1. Account Name is Top Level and can contain many Website Tracking IDs
2. Website Name is Second Level and contains the Tracking ID for a particular website.
3. View Name is the Third Level. One website URL can have up to 25 views.
How do I setup Google Analytics?
How do I enable Google Analytics on my WordPress site?
Install a Plugin!
Live Demo of Analytics Account Setup +Install on WordPress.
http://www.wemustbegeeks.com/
How do I install Google Analytics?
Google Analytics Dashboard
Google Analytics DashboardYou can share Dashboard Templates!
Here is a link to Import the Dashboard in the previous slide:
https://www.google.com/analytics/gallery/#posts/search/%3F_.term%3Drichp%26_.start%3D0%26_.viewId%3Dcosie_X-Q_C1yLRtZLZF8w/
Google Analytics Dashboard
Dashboard, Real Time & Reports Live Demo
Let’s Explore Google Analytics
Event/Goal Tracking with Google Analytics
Why use Event/Goal Tracking?
Track signups to a newsletter.Track button clicks or link clicks on a page.Track downloads of PDFs or other files.
Events/Goals are viewable as Conversions in Real Time Analytics view.
Event/Goal Tracking with Google Analytics
Event/Goal Tracking with Google Analytics
Event/Goal Tracking with Google Analytics
onClick="ga('send', 'event', 'SignUp Clicked', 'Click', 'SignUp Validation');"
<a onClick="ga('send', 'event', 'SignUp Clicked', 'Click', 'SignUp Validation');" href="/signup" class="heartbeat" >Click Here to Sign Up Now! </a>
Event/Goal Tracking with Google Analytics
onClick="ga('send', 'event', 'SignUp Clicked', 'Click', 'SignUp Validation');"
<a onClick="ga('send', 'event', 'SignUp Clicked', 'Click', 'SignUp Validation');" href="/signup-page/">Click Here to Sign Up Now! </a>
Handy Dandy Google Analytics Event Tracking Code Generator
http://www.seoweather.com/google-analytics-event-tracking-code-generator/
Event/Goal Tracking with Google Analytics
Event Tracking Live Demos
goto
www.OBEDIA.com
Custom Reports - Google AnalyticsISP Source Report*
Show the ISP Name of visitors to your site such as AT&T or Time Warner.
Important because larger corporations & entities such as HEB, Apple, City of Austin have their own ISP Service Provider name ;-)
Link to Report Template: https://www.google.com/analytics/web/template?uid=JLbjaZTiSCacRcb-rT3kcA
*Thanks David Vogelpohl for showing me this report template a few years ago.
Custom Reports - Google Analytics
ISP Source Report*
Live Demo
Chrome Extensions - Google Analytics
Chrome Extensions - Google Analytics
Chrome Extensions - Google Analytics
Live Demo of Chrome Extensions
Google Webmaster Tools
https://www.google.com/webmasters/tools/
Google Webmaster Tools
Google Webmaster Tools
Google Webmaster Tools
Google Webmaster Tools
Webmaster Tools Setup + Live DEMO
Google Webmaster Tools
Link Webmaster tools to your Google Analytics account for more detailed reporting!
Beyond Analytics with Heat Maps
SumoMe by AppSumowww.SumoMe.com
