Category Archives: Analytics/Measurement/Reporting

Groupon GroupOFF: Why You’re Better Off Sky Writing Than Running A Groupon For Business

Daily deal giant Groupon made quite the splash with its Initial Public Offering in 2011—but, in the process, garnered quite a bit of criticism, as well (as did its recently dismissed chief executive, Andrew Mason). At first glance, Groupon seemed to … Continue reading

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Business MMA: The Rowdy Roundtable

Hey Long Beach-area entrepreneurs and locals who naturally think outside the box! I’d like to invite you to join me IN PERSON for an exciting event next Tuesday, May 28, 2013. Come bring your ideas and challenges that keep you … Continue reading

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Face Facts: How To Allocate Your Money and Time To Facebook

Dear Olga: I get so distracted by social media that I feel like I’m not committing to other parts of my business.  What percentage of my marketing budget (and my time) should I be allocating to Facebook… or should I … Continue reading

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Are You Being Helped? How To Evaluate the Success of Your Content Marketing

Dear Olga: What’s the best way to evaluate the effectiveness of my content marketing efforts? ~ Erik D., B2B Technology Consultant, Seal Beach, CA First of all, let’s define “content marketing.” I suspect that you’re using one or more of … Continue reading

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As Simple As AB: How And Why You Should Set up an A/B Split Test

If you’ve read my previous posts on analytics, you’re already measuring your data and getting ready to set up a test. You know what assumptions you want to test and are ready to jump into the world of testing. Or, if you just want … Continue reading

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Thanking The Little People

A couple of weeks ago, I recounted a conversation with author/entrepreneur Anthony Flynn about what works when it comes to customization.  Last week was all about what doesn’t work.  This week, I wanted to delve into just how Anthony’s company, … Continue reading

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Taking The Test: Why You Must Bring Testing Into Your Business Culture

Now, because of my last few posts, hopefully you’re measuring your website like crazy.  You’re busy capturing data and examining the insights provided by your KPIs to understand exactly how your users are “voting” with their clicks. Right? Now, when … Continue reading

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Beyond The Bounce Rate: How To Use KPIs To Measure In A Meaningful Way

Once you’re tracking and measuring the statistics on your site, it’s very easy to get overwhelmed, hone in on the wrong things, and end up with “analysis paralysis.” After all, not all of us have Data’s brain. It’s not uncommon … Continue reading

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The Days of Data: How To Find Out Your Site’s Data For Free

If you’re not already capturing your website data, you’d better start. It’s the best way to start making informed decisions about strategic changes to your site. More than 80% of the top 1,000 websites track user behavior…and you should be, … Continue reading

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Is There Anybody Out There? How To Identify Who Your Website’s Audience Really Is

When most companies think about their website’s visitors, they think only of potential customers, but there are a host of other audiences to consider, as well. The web is the only medium where you can create one-to-one relationships by the … Continue reading

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