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Add someone to my Google Analytics account?

I figured out how to add Google Analytics to my Web site, thanks [see Add Google Analytics to your Web Site Today] but now my colleague wants access to the Analytics reports and I really don't want to share my entire Google account information with her. Can I add people just to an Analytics account without them getting to my Gmail, Google Plus or other Google accounts?

Question answered on October 10, 2011 at 08:39 AM :: Comments to date: 0

Visitor information and statistics from Google Analytics?

My firm is debating a redesign of our site after we got two email messages saying it's hard to read on smaller Windows PC screens. My suspicion, however, is that the vast majority of our site visitors have big screens and are Mac users. How can I tell?

Question answered on May 25, 2011 at 08:41 AM :: Comments to date: 0

How do I connect my Google AdSense and Analytics accounts?

I'd like to connect up my Google AdSense account and my Google Analytics stats account. I understand that if you do this, you can identify the most profitable pages on your site and - obviously - write more pages like that to earn more money through AdSense. Seems smart. How do I link them together?

Question answered on May 24, 2011 at 08:59 AM :: Comments to date: 1

Get traffic stats for a specific page in Google Analytics?

I've been using Google Analytics for a while and a client just asked me about the traffic on a specific page. I logged into the Analytics site and dug around everywhere, but can't see anywhere I can actually just type in a URL and find the stats for that specific page. Is it possible, or is that just not how Google Analytics works?

Question answered on May 24, 2010 at 08:55 AM :: Comments to date: 1

Can hackers exploit Google Analytics to break into my site?

A friend of mine told me that by including Google Analytics code on my site I am leaving open doors for hackers to break into my site and deface my pages or hijack the server entirely. Now I'm kinda freaked out. Is this true?

Question answered on April 23, 2010 at 09:56 AM :: Comments to date: 4

How can I track visitors to my Web page?

I don't have a blog, I don't have a fancy Web site and I don't have a profile on MySpace or Facebook, but I do get people coming to my simple little four-page Web site and I'd like to learn more about them. My sister says I want to run some "analytics" program, but I'm clueless. I can edit HTML, but what do I add?

Question answered on March 18, 2010 at 08:32 AM :: Comments to date: 3

Why don't my banner ad stats match Google Analytics stats?

I was curious as to why my banner ad reports don't match up with my google analytics visitors. For instance, my recent report shows 1200 clicks on banner ads, but the referring visits from the banners on GA only shows 500 visits.

Question answered on October 8, 2009 at 08:13 AM :: Comments to date: 4

How can I track shortened URL links in Twitter?

I'm becoming a Twitter power user and find it a pretty simple way to broadcast information about my upcoming product sales and related. Problem is, I'm also curious about what information can be gleaned from the shortened URLs I have to use, including ideally some Google Analytics-like geographic data. Is that even possible?

Question answered on September 16, 2009 at 08:25 AM :: Comments to date: 2

How can I add Google Analytics to my web site?

I keep hearing from you and others that I really need to be tracking how people use my Web site and that I should be collecting "aggregate traffic statistics" and such. I've heard that Google Analytics is good - and the price, free, is great - but I'm not really clear how to use it and add it to my site. Can you please step me through the process, Dave? Thanks!

Question answered on May 29, 2009 at 08:51 AM :: Comments to date: 12

How do I verify my site with Google Webmaster Tools?

I just learned about Google Webmaster Tools and am psyched to learn how to use them. My first puzzle, however, is how to "verify" my site with the tools. Can you explain that, please?

Question answered on October 16, 2008 at 02:15 PM :: Comments to date: 17

How can I get Google Analytics reports emailed to me?

Like many people, I use Google Analytics to keep track of visitors and usage of my Web site. Very helpful, but I don't like having to remember to log in and check it every week. Is there some way to have the reports emailed to me automatically?

Question answered on September 9, 2008 at 08:24 AM :: Comments to date: 13

How do I add a second site to my Google Analytics account?

I've been using Google Analytics to track what's going on with my main Web site and now have a second site. Is there some easy way to have Analytics track both, or do I need to sign up for a second account?

Question answered on January 3, 2008 at 03:59 PM :: Comments to date: 6

Can I track blog traffic without access to the server?

I am a bit frustrated that my ISP lets me do whatever I want to the software in my account, but doesn't make my actual log files available from my server. This effectively means I can't track my traffic. Or can I? Are there solutions for tracking site traffic without being able to install software on my server?

Question answered on April 14, 2007 at 08:52 AM :: Comments to date: 4




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