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Have you already set up your free Google Analytics account but are unsure of how to find the data that’s really useful to your business? In this webinar, Liz guides you through identifying your audience, how visitors are finding your website, which pages your visitors like and which pages could use improvement, and what actions they’re taking on the site.
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GOOGLE ANALYTICS 101
Liz Day
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SUMMARY
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• Google Analytics • What is it? • Why should I use it?• How do I get started? • What can I measure?
• Conclusion
ABOUT ME
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• Liz Day • Senior Digital Marketing Account Manager• California born, Illinois raised and Colorado
transplant • Dog enthusiast, not yet owner• Oldest of 5 kids
ABOUT REZSTREAM
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• RezStream has been providing online solutions to the hospitality industry since the company was founded in 2005.
• Located in Denver, Colorado • 21 employees • Majority of our clients are independently owned properties. • RezStream’s hospitality solutions include:
• Reservation Software • Online Booking Engine • Website Design Services • Digital Marketing Services • Other services include GDS, Photography & Videography
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“Google Analytics is arguably one of the most powerful web analytics applications available today. The fact that, like many Google offerings, it’s an entirely free program, makes it even more appealing.”- KISSMetrics
What is Google Analytics?
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• Allows you to track website traffic (and sometimes booking engine revenue)• It’s FREE • Integrates with other Google products including Google AdWords and Google
Webmaster Tools• Easy to use
Why should I use it?
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How do I get started?
1. Go to www.Google.com/Analytics
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2. Select “Sign Up”
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3. Provide account information
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4. Copy and paste provided tracking code and send to your website developer for implementation on every website page
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5. If you are implementing revenue tracking, make sure ecommerce is turned on
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6. Create a filter to exclude the business’ IP address
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Other setup features to think about before you get started …
Linking Google AdWords and Google Webmaster Tools accounts
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Setting up specific goals to track
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Adding multiple account users
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What can I measure?
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Admin Account settings Check “Anonymously with Google and others”
CONCLUSION
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• Set up your free Google Analytics account today (if you haven’t already)• Ensure account settings are correct • Utilize time periods to analyze data• Explore Google Analytics reports to better understand your site’s traffic
sources, audience and website performance• Make adjustments to your marketing program to improve results
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CONCLUSION
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Website: www.RezStream.com Email: [email protected] Toll Free: 866.278.9354
Social Media:– www.Facebook.com/RezStream– www.Twitter.com/RezStream– www.Plus.Google.com/+Rezstream– www.RezStream.com/Blog
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