... That would make me happy. I understand all the issues with spam, but it's just nice to know where people are coming from. Jim Sterne, at a pretty nice...
Folks, two things: 1) Mary Wagner wrote a nice piece about using analytics to identify hidden opportunities ("Site Sleuths") that draws on information from ...
I hate to be tedious by reiteration, but Spider traffic is where your ROI is. When you consider the billions of dollars organizations spend on paid acquisition...
... It's a reality! But not quite yet. There are seven Board Members who are working with accountants and attorneys to make sure we've got our ducks in a row....
Fred, We kept our old system running for 30 days, allowing our internal clients with long-term baseline data to examine the differences. In my training classes...
Ha, no cookies over here - but thanks for asking...actually I wanted to dress as a Visual Sciences customer, but rats if I just couldn't find one ;) And...
While I appreciate the kudos from both Matt and Jim about my recent report, and you've both contributed valuable information regarding tags and logs thus far,...
... dress as a Visual Sciences customer, but rats if I just couldn't find one ;) And thanks for the comments as well. I'd love to address each one of your...
Hi Barry, Xavier here from Fireclick - and not a huge believer in log files for the purpose of Web analytics (that would be an euphemism :) ... SEO is a pretty...
Jim, As usual I am honored to have you post such insightful comments to the group. Excellent job reminding us all that it's not where you get the data, it's...
... Thank God for that. We really can't have posts that fly in the face of logic. Both techniques have strengths and both have weaknesses. Any responsible...
... Are you joking??? One recognised industry conference (SES) producing 4 conferences a year for the entire world... No recognised association (though its...
Matt I think you are mis-interpretting this post. The question is not which is better LA v tagging. Each has strengths/weaknesses that compliment each other....
... I think it's the "culture" issue; as a company, you have to want to dig into data and really understand your business. Guess this pre-supposes that you...
... I'll try not to start a fight this time. :-) Xavier raises an important and interesting question. There is certainly more emphasis on PPC now, but my...
Hmm, you are correct that most Visual Sciences customers remain unidentified. To clarify on the point you did focus on I stated that web analytics users have...
I need to take time to digest your response over coffee but one thing popped out at me ... I got dibs on producing "Six Sigma Everything" t-shirts for...
Jim's response was right on and I may be repeating some of the things he stated, but here's my input: First of all, you can't be successful w/web analytics...
I do not think SEO should be put against PPC. You can gain from both. In fact when combined you would get the best results. When your site is in the top 3-4 ...
http://www.cafepress.com/webanalytics I ordered several of each for my wife, child and relatives. You should too! ;-) -- Eric T. Peterson Author, Web...
I am more an SEO than a web analytics guy, although one forced me into the other! I wanted to know that what I was doing on a SEO side was actually resulting...
... fact when combined you would get the best results. When your site is in the top 3-4 position of both organic and paid results, whether the click will come...
what would you like? ;-) ... -- Eric T. Peterson Author, Web Analytics Demystified www.webanalyticsdemystified.com Have you joined the Metrics Discussion...
... Oh, I dunno, maybe a percentage to WAA? On second thought, are you selling sponsorships on the shirt? Perhaps Jim Sterne could "package" it for you... Jim ...
I didn't build in much markup, was more interested in the geek-appeal ;-) Maybe WAA can brand the back with their logo instead of mine and buy a handful for...
Brian, Take it easy! We're here to debate and exchange ideas, not to call each other "niave". I don't question the value of SEO - I am asking for more...