Google Analytics Setup Basics [Audio]
We have a recipe for setting up Google Analytics when we take on a new client. A few simple things can make all the difference.
Like naming your Views so that you can find the right one easily.
Or adding a RAW data view so that you can effectively “backup” your Google Analytics information.
I address these and a few more setup issues in my most recent Marketing Land Column, A Google Analytics Setup Checklist.
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The other lower-case filters are defined as follows:
Lower case campaign
The lower case campaign filter in Google Analytics.
Lower case Referrals
The Google Analytics filter to make the referral field lowercase.
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Conversion Scientist™ at Conversion Sciences
Brian Massey is the Founder and Conversion Scientist™ at Conversion Sciences, a sought-after international speaker, and author of Your Customer Creation Equation. He is passionate about transforming websites through a steady diet of visitor profiling, purposeful content, analytics, and AB testing.
Expertise: conversion rate optimization, AB testing, marketing strategy, digital marketing, analytics, landing page design, computer programming, entrepreneurship
Speaking: IBM, Inbound, LeadsCon, Content Marketing World, Affiliate Summit, and more
Books and Training: Your Conversion Creation Equation, Video CRO, Marketing Videos that Convert, CRO Best Practices
As Seen On: ClickZ, Search Engine Land, Marketing Land, Conversion Sciences Blog, Intended Consequences podcast
Education: Texas A&M University, BS Computer Science and Management
Expertise: conversion rate optimization, AB testing, marketing strategy, digital marketing, analytics, landing page design, computer programming, entrepreneurship
Speaking: IBM, Inbound, LeadsCon, Content Marketing World, Affiliate Summit, and more
Books and Training: Your Conversion Creation Equation, Video CRO, Marketing Videos that Convert, CRO Best Practices
As Seen On: ClickZ, Search Engine Land, Marketing Land, Conversion Sciences Blog, Intended Consequences podcast
Education: Texas A&M University, BS Computer Science and Management
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Great advice Brian, I think setting up GA is something many people struggle with.