Defining KPIs and Measuring with Online Analytics

So far, we have taken a high-level view of the OnDigitalMarketing.com website property’s analytics. As we’ve seen, there is plenty of work to be done. However, let’s pause and parse out a framework that will help us move the website forward. Drowning in Data The...

Example of Basic Web Metrics Applied for a Blog

Now that we have a good understanding what some of these basic web metrics are all about, let’s walk through a case study example of using these analytics in action. For the purpose of this chapter, we’ll be using Google Analytics as our platform. Please note, there...

Measuring Basic Online Engagement

Image source: Flickr  We touched on Engagement at the start of the chapter but let’s dig deeper for further clarity.  Engagement is often confused with a term called “vanity metrics” – a measurement that sounds impressive but does not provide any real value to...

What is a Website Conversion Rate?

Image Source: Flickr kkirugi This is where we start to see the rubber meet the road in digital marketing. A quick review: If you recall, we spent some time brainstorming different Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in our Strategy phase. These goals were flowed through...

What is a Bounce Rate?

Image Source: Flickr – Chris Isherwood This is one of the handiest and easily applied metrics in our analytics toolbelt. Simply put, it measures when a website user hits a web page and then “bounces off”. In other words, the user leaves without viewing any...