Occam's Razor

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Progress in digital marketing and analytics in either scenario becomes painful (the organization / systems / thinking is simply not in the optimal position). In this post I want to arm you with the evolution you should undertake in your companies when it comes to marketing and analytics. It is a part of multi-channel analytics chapter.

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Analytics Marketing Channel Metrics 165

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 16, 2013

It is what is commonly referred to as “vanity metrics” as in, “Look at how many more followers I got us! has announced that it has built a visualization and analytics tool for marketers at agencies , brands or frankly any business that has a need to more effectively run social campaigns. End of story. Today awe.sm

Technical Review 307

Technical Review Marketing SEM Campaign 307

Up and Running

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Thankfully, there are a number of great tools for tracking your web metrics (both free and paid) that can help you get a better understanding of what your users are doing on your site and even how your competitors are faring in their own online efforts. What is web analytics? Google Analytics [free and paid].

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Metrics Web Analytics Advertising 89

Occam's Razor

JANUARY 2, 2013

In the coming year, based on current announcements , Google Analytics is set to go through an almost unprecedented amount of evolution. My favorite is Visitor Analytics, and visitor level segmentation that will be pervasive throughout the product. My postulation is that by this time next year the tool will be almost unrecognizable. [My

Analytics 160

Analytics Search Campaign eCommerce 160

ConversionXL

JULY 29, 2014

After reading some of our subscriber feedback , we noticed that many ConversionXL readers didn’t have a solid foundation with a proper Google Analytics setup. That’s a problem, because if your analytics isn’t properly configured from the beginning, how could you ever expect to gather any insight? image source.

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Analytics Software Review eCommerce Search 132

Occam's Razor

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

So if Direct traffic is so important and often the metrics show very positive results then why don't we all obsess about it a lot more? You have purchased banner ads in various Android applications using AdMob to target high value analytics decision makers. You are using Google Analytics to track all you display campaigns.

Analytics 123

Analytics Software Review Campaign Flash 123

ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Marketing metrics are a competitive advantage. You have to track metrics you can act on. In this article, you’ll learn which metrics to measure to understand and improve marketing performance. Table of contents What are digital marketing metrics? KPIs vs. digital marketing metrics 1. – Seth Godin.

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Metrics Analytics Marketing Acquisition 105

Occam's Razor

APRIL 21, 2014

about digital marketing and analytics. We will cover questions in four areas: business/strategy challenges, analytics/technical challenges, career/self-development questions and rampant speculation. Even the worst analytics configuration in the world will most likely allow you to measure cart and checkout abandonment rate.

Analytics 132

Analytics Marketing Campaign Metrics 132

Up and Running

DECEMBER 6, 2021

When you neglect your website, you not only run the risk of driving away potential customers who might think your business is no longer open or poorly operated, but you also hurt your SEO , which means you’ll drive less traffic from search engines over time. Google Analytics is free and many social channels have their own reporting pages.

Small Business 153

Small Business Marketing Software Review Technical Review 153

Occam's Razor

DECEMBER 6, 2010

In a world where we are overwhelmed with data and metrics and key performance indicators and reports and dashboards and. I must forewarn you that my hidden agenda is also to expose to you metrics you might not be using, views of data that you might be ignoring, best practices that are of value and teach you how to fish. Come back here.

Analytics 126

Analytics Web Customer SEM 126

Occam's Razor

JULY 12, 2010

In this blog post I want to share four analytics tools that I have been playing with for a while… tools that solve an interesting problem… tools that point to what might be in terms of our near term analytical future… and in almost all cases they don't even know! First Some Context. Say it ain't so! :).

Analytics 97

Analytics Viral Web Mobile 97

Occam's Razor

MARCH 23, 2021

Analytics teams are named for the silos and limitations within which they trap themselves. Finally, few analytics teams obsess about predictive analytics in a way that allows them to dictate future action. The above-observed realities were on my mind as I took on a new role to lead Global Strategic Analytics. Paid Media.

Analytics 133

Analytics Artificial Inteligence Algorithm Campaign 133

ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

With digital analytics , you have access to all the data you need to make smart decisions without solely relying on feelings. In this guide, you’ll learn how digital analytics can benefit your business and how to use it to communicate with stakeholders. Table of contents What is digital analytics and what can you gain from it?

Analytics 106

Analytics Metrics Channel Campaign 106

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 14, 2013

Include planned measurements and metrics. These range from basic search engine optimization (SEO) tracking, like Google Analytics , to a new generation of marketing platforms, like HubSpot. Start where the customer wants you to be and work backwards. There are multiple benefits to both you and your customer.

Revenue 263

Revenue Startup Technical Review Business Model 263

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 19, 2025

” The impact shows in concrete business growth metrics. The Hibu Team [has] taken our company’s web presence, SEO, and lead quality to the next level and beyond. ” The agency provides clients with precise analytics reporting, allowing business owners to see exactly how their digital marketing investments perform.

Rhode Island 85

Rhode Island Ohio Web Development Social Media 85

Occam's Razor

JANUARY 7, 2007

So to make up for that this post covers some of the “technical” best practices around tracking with your web analytics tools, especially if you are using JavaScript tags. Often the job of implementation is left to the friendly neighborhood IT person and your web analytics vendor. This is sub optimal.

Technical Review 93

Technical Review Analytics Web Software Review 93

Up and Running

MAY 3, 2021

To answer this question, you need to have a set of metrics that give you a clear picture of what’s going on in your business. Likewise, your website , the digital representation of your business, and the means through which people find you and connect with you, also needs to have metrics in place to know how it’s doing. Site speed.

Small Business 148

Small Business Caching Metrics Analytics 148

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2011

Include planned measurements and metrics. These range from basic search engine optimization (SEO) tracking, like Google Analytics , to a new generation of marketing platforms, like HubSpot. Start where the customer wants you to be and work backwards. There are multiple benefits to both you and your customer.

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Customer Technical Review Business Model Revenue 242

ConversionXL

JULY 29, 2020

If you’re porting over your SEO “best practices” from on-site product pages to Amazon product pages, you’ll struggle. Anyone who’s been in SEO for a while will tell you that understanding the core goal of a search engine is critical to a sustainable SEO strategy. There are reasons beyond Amazon SEO to run paid campaigns.

SEO 113

SEO PPC Algorithm Software Review 113

Occam's Razor

OCTOBER 21, 2013

This led to the problem we, Marketers, SEOs, Analysts, fondly refer to as not provided. Following revelations of NSA activities via Mr. Snowden, Google has now switched almost all users to secure search, resulting in even more user search queries showing up as not provided in all web analytics tools. No keyword data in analytics tools.

Search 156

Search SEO Analytics Engineer 156

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 3, 2012

Include planned measurements and metrics. These range from basic search engine optimization (SEO) tracking, like Google Analytics , to a new generation of marketing platforms, like HubSpot. Start where the customer wants you to be and work backwards. There are multiple benefits to both you and your customer.

Technical Review 234

Technical Review Business Model Revenue Social Media 234

ConversionXL

AUGUST 19, 2020

SEO has a role. Ask the following six questions to help SEO and PPC teams collaborate—and achieve better results than either could on their own. Are SEO and PPC teams communicating effectively and sharing insights? SEO and PPC teams that don’t communicate effectively (or at all) achieve less. PPC has a role.

PPC 69

PPC SEO Channel Analytics 69

Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Unlocking the Power of Data: Transforming Metrics into Actionable Insights written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with John Janstch In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interviewed Peter Caputa, CEO of Databox, an innovative player in the realm of marketing analytics.

Metrics 92

Metrics Analytics Forecast Software Review 92

Up and Running

AUGUST 21, 2014

In this webinar, we take time to discuss the different metrics that startups—and established businesses—should be tracking. You need to track pre-purchase, post-purchase, and then overall business analytics. In terms of pre-purchase, traffic and content metrics.

Metrics 84

Metrics Startup Churn Rate Forecast 84

The Startup Magazine

MAY 3, 2024

Implementing SEO Strategies Search Engine Optimization (SEO) ensures your practice appears in top search results when potential patients seek medical assistance. Local SEO is particularly crucial for medical professionals.

Marketing 147

Marketing Social Media Analytics Audience 147

Occam's Razor

NOVEMBER 13, 2009

I am absolutely thrilled that my book Web Analytics 2.0 I only had one job, at Intuit, when I wrote my first web analytics book. The Pitch: I invite you to consider buying my second web analytics book. It is not just a business book, though every dna strand in this book is more about online marketing than online analytics.

Analytics 71

Analytics Web Technical Review Metrics 71

The Startup Magazine

JULY 21, 2021

SEO – Search Engine Optimization for Online Marketing Concept. These search engine optimization (SEO) skills are absolutely essential for digital marketers. Not only do SEO and CMS skills stand out on a resume, but they can also be demonstrated in a portfolio to further impress recruiters. Analytics is critical for growth.

Technical Review 148

Technical Review PPC SEM Marketing 148

Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 11, 2022

Why Call Tracking Metrics Matter To Your Marketing Efforts written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. 500-rated, top-ranked conversation analytics software serving over 30,000 businesses around the world. 500-rated, top-ranked conversation analytics software serving over 30,000 businesses around the world.

Metrics 95

Metrics Marketing Software Review Cofounder 95

Occam's Razor

JANUARY 6, 2010

As we spring to action full of passion I wanted to share with you all a short list of things that will expand your little world of online marketing & web analytics. Change is hard, even if we know that we should be executing a multiplicity strategy to win in the web analytics 2.0 That's sucking. That's sucking.

Analytics 99

Analytics Web Campaign PPC 99

Occam's Razor

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

No touching Google Analytics. No going to web analytics conferences. The result will be an astonishingly high level of focus for your digital analytics work (even on day one) and hyper-relevant insights to the business. Don't open Google Analytics or Yahoo Web Analytics yet! No tweeting for help.

Web 139

Web Analytics Technical Review Affiliate 139

ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

So yes – companies spend ALL that money to get traffic to their site via SEO, PPC, social media and what not. The thing is that SEO is going to get increasingly harder. If you’re still doing SEO by optimizing for keywords, you should know: it’s not 2008 anymore. Become a master of analytics.

PPC 123

PPC Analytics Conversion SEO 123

abovethecrowd.com

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Over 13 years ago, in March of 2000, I wrote a blog post titled “ The Most Powerful Internet Metric of All. ” The key thesis was this: if an Internet company could obsess about only one metric, it should be conversion. As such, it is time to pound the table again – conversion is by far the most powerful Internet metric of all.

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Metrics Conversion Internet Acquisition 93

ConversionXL

JUNE 27, 2016

Web analytics analysis is a big part of that. Why Web Analytics Analysis Is Important. Web analytics analysis is a key part of the ResearchXL model. Now, there are four main reasons you want to include web analytics analysis in your conversion research process… Ensure your data is reliable and accurate.

Analytics 72

Analytics Web Technical Review Conversion 72

ConversionXL

JULY 8, 2021

If audience building is a priority, email subscribers should be an important metric. Conversion rates aren’t simply a metric for you to beat (although there’s no doubting it’s enjoyable). Granular insights around metrics such as keyword conversions, for instance, is where strategic decisions can be made.

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Conversion CPA Metrics Analytics 156

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 9, 2013

Critical roles include a director, community manager, blog editor, blogger(s), channel specialists, SEO specialists, photographers/videographers, producers, and analytics specialist. Policies governing employee behaviour, account management, content, security, and legal issues should also be implemented.

Technical Review 159

Technical Review Social Media SEM SCRUM 159

leananalyticsbook.com

AUGUST 19, 2012

Lean Analytics Book. The One Metric That Matters. One of the things Ben and I have been discussing a lot is the concept of the One Metric That Matters (OMTM) and how to focus on it. That doesn’t mean there’s only one metric you care about from the day you wake up with an idea to the day you sell your company.

Metrics 58

Metrics Clickthrough Lean Analytics 58

Occam's Razor

JULY 22, 2013

My solution to these problems was to create a simple framework we can use to put our customers first, evaluate our marketing programs, and right-align our view of success (metrics). If I'm doing SEO for keyword cluster xyz, what am I really solving for? Oh, and what is that small SEO effort at the very top?

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Framework Marketing Metrics Audience 164