Why Digital Analytics is important for every website

in #analytics6 years ago

So you’re proud of your website on which you worked a ton of hours on or paid to have it done, but don’t have a clue about the online activity? If you have an e-commerce website, how can you know if you’re selling tactics are performing adequately? If you’re a Blogger, how do you figure out if all your efforts are converting into subscriptions to your newsletter?

If you’re asking yourself the above questions, you probably need to start thinking about strategy. The only way to develop a strategy is by collecting updated data and analyzing it accurately. This is where Digital Analytics comes in to save the day!

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Digital analytics is the science of internet data

We are living in the information era, where data is a gamechanger and understanding it is becoming essential for all marketers and business owners that want to succeed in their strategies.

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Tools are now available to us that enable vast data collection efforts, leaving speculation in Marketing behind. Instead of assuming, we get a better understanding of customer behavior by analyzing the data accurately. This leads to a more efficient business strategy available to all types of enterprises, by providing precise and actionable information on which to base important decisions.

However, you want to avoid the so-called ''Analysis paralysis''. Mountains of data can be overwhelming for anybody and you can easily get lost over-analyzing. You want to be able to use the data according to your level of knowledge and adapt it to your business needs.

I’d say the most important thing here is to focus on your goals and how the data can help you make better decisions. Don’t let the data drown you!

Digital Analytics is like a puzzle

Do you like puzzles? Well, let’s say you’ve just finished a 300 piece puzzle and now you have to break it apart. Unless you don’t mind leaving it on the table, taking the risk that your cat or dog might sleep on it or chew up the pieces. However, the fun part of a puzzle is the pleasure of putting it all together piece by piece, right?

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Digital Analytics is like the puzzle of your website.

Each piece is an essential part of the website that needs to be analyzed in order to gain a better understanding of it. The more you comprehend an issue, the more you can measure and optimize it. You want to make sure you take baby steps though, by making gradual improvements that may eventually lead to massive outcomes.

Assembling all the pieces of a puzzle by studying each piece can be a real challenge. However, if you apply analytics tools to your website, the results can give you a better picture of what needs improvement.

The Analytics tools

So you’re ready to dive deep into the world of digital analytics and install a tool for your website? Well, I have good news for you, there are many available options out there. However, Google Analytics is user-friendly and free!

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This tool helps beginners and experts of any business of any size by giving them access to a valuable insight of their website data. It becomes easier to understand their targeted audience and measure the success of their digital strategy.

Besides, Google offers free Beginners and Advanced online courses for their Analytics tool. The videos are pretty straightforward and you can test your knowledge by completing assessments at the end of each module.

Once you’re done with the two courses, I’d recommend passing the GAIQ test and obtaining the Google analytics certification. It is worth the time and effort. It will also look great on your CV and LinkedIn profile!
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Go ahead and install an analytics tool for your website!

Technology has opened the door to a wide range of analytics tools that suits every type of business. Even if you pick another analytics tool instead of Google analytics for your website, what’s important is to make sure it enables you to have a more efficient digital marketing strategy.
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Working on Digital Marketing without analytics is like racing without having a finish line. Visualize your goals and once you reach the finish line, another goal will appear. Thus, the finish line is only the beginning of a whole new race.

As I mentioned before, goals are essential for every business to succeed. Digital Analytics will enable you to reach the goals you have for your website efficiently. Don’t shut the door on technology, embrace it, race it...and I’ll meet you at the finish line!

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Analytics simplify data to amplify its value.

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definitely something that would be useful for me. one step at a time though. :p

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Great! I agree, it's important to take baby steps in analytics. Data can be so overwhelming!

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Nice to find another analytics addict on the platform! Great post, and I was wondering if you would be keen to submit a guest post to my digital marketing and analytics website it’s called www.nichemarket.co.za/blog/

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Yeah, I don't consider myself an analytics addict...yet...hehehe, maybe I will become one. However, I'm really interested in learning more about it. I'd love to write a guest post for your website :D Are you on Discord? You can send me a DM there with the details! My pseudonyme is the same as here @jessicapixie

Awsome, so glad you're keen :) Yes i am on discord, what is your tag number? Or you can add me cesc04#8066

Just sent you an invite on Discord ;)

Good advice for any blogger to know where to find information on their sites performance @jessicapixie

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Glad to know it can be helpful advice :)

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Very informative! I am a total noob when it comes to these things, and I think I learned a couple things today. :)

Digital Analytics has a steep learning curve, with its maze-like characteristics. But it's totally worth the time and effort. Happy to know you learned a few things, thanks! :D

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