8 Google Analytics Features Enhance App Measurement, Performance by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, August 3, 2023 Google Analytics 4 has unveiled eight features to improve app campaign measurement and performance, giving marketers through artificial intelligence (AI) a better understanding of how users behave across the web and apps. Gameberry Labs, a game developer based … Continue reading 8 Google Analytics Features Enhance App Measurement, Performance
Category Archives: Google Analytics
Universal Analytics is still functional for most users
Almost two weeks after the supposed sunset of UA, the sky is still glowing red. Nicola Agius on July 11, 2023 Despite warning advertisers that the tool would be replaced by Google Analytics 4 on July 1, UA is still processing data as usual for most people. Why we care. Marketers were reluctant to make the … Continue reading Universal Analytics is still functional for most users
5 GA4 issues and why they’re a good thing
Critics argue that Google Analytics 4 falls short in many areas. What if these perceived flaws actually contribute to its improvement? Alan K’necht on July 11, 2023 Since the initial release of Google Analytics 4 in late 2020, users have criticized the solution. The list of complaints is long — from the move from user … Continue reading 5 GA4 issues and why they’re a good thing
Marketers are having problems with the GA4 user interface
We explore some legitimate complaints marketers have about the new Google Analytics UI. Nicola Agius on July 10, 2023 Marketers are not happy with the Google Analytics 4 user interface (UI). In fact, social media has been inundated with complaints about the Universal Analytics replacement — but it’s concerns over the UI that have been dominating the … Continue reading Marketers are having problems with the GA4 user interface
10 things you hate about Google Analytics 4
Many of you don’t like Google Analytics 4 and in responses to our recent poll you told us exactly why. Nicola Agius on July 7, 2023 Google Analytics 4 hasn’t exactly got off to the best start with marketers. In fact, it’s getting pretty awkward — some advertisers are so disappointed with the new program that … Continue reading 10 things you hate about Google Analytics 4
Marketers roast Google Analytics 4
Unlucky for some? 13 of the funniest reactions to Google’s now mandatory analytics solution. Nicola Agius on July 5, 2023 Marketers aren’t having the easiest time migrating from Universal Analytics to Google Analytics 4. Some are so frustrated with the new tool, that they’ve even been holding funerals for UA in the hope that Google might get … Continue reading Marketers roast Google Analytics 4
Google Analytics 2020 Version Could Violate Sweden’s Consumer Privacy Laws
Google Analytics 2020 Version Could Violate Sweden’s Consumer Privacy Laws by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, July 3, 2023 Sweden’s data-protection watchdog found that the 2020 version of Google Analytics presented data-breach security issues and consumer privacy concerns. An audit suggests the Google tool breached the privacy rules and risks posed by U.S. government surveillance. … Continue reading Google Analytics 2020 Version Could Violate Sweden’s Consumer Privacy Laws
Universal Analytics dies aged 11: ‘Be brave and be strong’
Heartbroken marketers around the world have been paying their respects after Google decided it was time for the world to say goodbye to UA. Nicola Agius on July 2, 2023 Universal Analytics, a platform beloved (or at least tolerated) by marketers, died on Saturday (July 1) after 11 years. Although the digital marketing industry had … Continue reading Universal Analytics dies aged 11: ‘Be brave and be strong’
The Universal Analytics shutdown has finally begun
Universal Analytics is officially replaced by Google Analytics 4 but Google has advised that it will be rolled out in stages which is why some data is still accessible. Nicola Agius on July 1, 2023 Well, it’s finally happening — the dreaded Universal Analytics sunset has started. Here in the United States, UA is still processing … Continue reading The Universal Analytics shutdown has finally begun
Most of you have Google Analytics 4 set up but are still learning how to use it
Our poll shows that a majority of MarTech and Search Engine Land readers are ready to grapple with GA4 Kim Davis on June 30, 2023 In just 48 hours we received around 400 responses to our poll question about Google Analytics 4. With the standard version of Universal Analytics sunsetting on July 1, we asked … Continue reading Most of you have Google Analytics 4 set up but are still learning how to use it