Web analytics
Web analytics is the measurement, collection, analysis, and reporting of web data to understand and optimize web usage. Web analytics is not just a tool for measuring web traffic but can be used as a tool for business and market research, and to assess and improve the effectiveness of a website.
Overview[edit | edit source]
Web analytics applications can also help companies measure the results of traditional print or broadcast advertising campaigns. It helps one to estimate how traffic to a website changes after the launch of a new advertising campaign. Web analytics provides information about the number of visitors to a website and the number of page views. It helps gauge traffic and popularity trends which is useful for market research.
Key Metrics[edit | edit source]
Some of the key metrics in web analytics include:
- Pageviews: The total number of pages viewed. Repeated views of a single page are counted.
- Visits/Sessions: A visit is a group of interactions that take place on your website within a given time frame.
- Unique Visitors: The number of distinct individuals requesting pages from the website during a given period, regardless of how often they visit.
- Bounce Rate: The percentage of visitors who enter the site and then leave ("bounce") rather than continuing to view other pages within the same site.
- Conversion Rate: The percentage of visitors who take a desired action.
Tools and Software[edit | edit source]
There are several tools and software available for web analytics, including:
Applications[edit | edit source]
Web analytics can be used for various applications, such as:
- Improving website usability
- Enhancing user experience
- Optimizing marketing campaigns
- Conducting market research
- Tracking e-commerce performance
Related Concepts[edit | edit source]
- Search engine optimization
- Digital marketing
- User experience design
- Conversion rate optimization
- A/B testing
See Also[edit | edit source]
- Google Analytics
- Adobe Analytics
- Search engine optimization
- Digital marketing
- User experience design
- Conversion rate optimization
- A/B testing
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