Ever since Google decided to hide keyword data using secure searches, SEOs have been struggling to get the same insight that used to be so readily available in Google Analytics. While we’ll probably never have the level of insight we had with the exact keyword data straight from the source, we do have a few…
Author: Mike Johnston
How to Identify and Filter Bad Referrals in Your Google Analytics Data
If you are a site owner or marketer you have most likely seen a few odd referrals in your acquisition reports recently from websites that don’t seem to add up. Some of the biggest offenders you may have noticed are buttons-for-website.com and variations of makemoneyonline.com. What Are These Referrals? These sites are not actual referrals;…
How to Add Secondary Dimensions to Google Analytics Custom Reports
When looking at any default report in Google Analytics, you will notice that you have the option to pivot tables by primary and secondary dimensions, allowing for a more granular breakdown of information. However, if you have ever created a Custom Report in Google Analytics, you may have noticed that even if you choose a…
Tracking Multiple Domains or Subdomains Under the Same Google Analytics Web Property
Sometimes it is necessary to have multiple domains or subdomains under the same Google Analytics web property. Whether it is a separate cart installation for your web store, a blog hosted on another server, or an internal portal you may want to track usage of. Google Analytics out of the box is only setup to…