UPDATE (27.8.15): This blog post was written for Google Tag Manager version 1, which is now obsolete. See the updated version of this Google Tag Manager Tutorial for GTM version 2. Part 2: Downloads In Part 1 of our Google Tag Manager Guide we showed you how to set up tags and …
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Google Tag Manager Guide: Step-by-Step Tutorial for Event Tracking, Part 1
UPDATE: This blog post was written for Google Tag Manager version 1, which is now obsolete. See the updated version of this Google Tag Manager Tutorial for GTM version 2. Part 1: Outbound Links Even though Google Tag Manager is a relatively easy way to manage snippets of tracking code for …
You Need Google Tag Manager
Here at Amazee Metrics our clients are increasingly curious about Google Tag Manager. What is it? Why do we need it? What is Google Tag Manager? Put simply, it eliminates the pain of setting up and maintaining web analytics. It allows non-programmers to change the way analytics tracking works in …
Google Analytics vs Universal Analytics: Use our Decision Tree to Make the Right Decision
UPDATE 2.4.2014: Universal Analytics is out of Beta! According to the official Google Analytics blog, “all the features, reports, and tools of Classic Analytics are now available in the product”. If you were waiting for the remarketing and demographics features we wrote about below to become available, your wait is …
Do you know where your web analytics data is?
If like millions of other website owners you use Google Analytics, your answer to that question might be, “Everywhere”. Cloud-based analytics solutions like Google Analytics pass traffic data to data centers in locations across the world. This is both good and bad: on the one hand, this secures data against …
Web Analytics and SEO for Startups
On Saturday the place to be for the Swiss Startup Scene was at StartupCamp Switzerland 2014 in Basel. A variety of presentations, discussions, and workshops on themes of interest to startups ran concurrently in five sessions throughout the day. Our Amazee Metrics team gave a presentation on the topic of Web …
Doodle and School of Management Fribourg work with Amazee Metrics
We are very happy to announce our two newest customers: we will be providing SEO (search engine optimization) services for the online scheduling app Doodle and for the School of Management Fribourg. As part of our ever expanding and improving offerings, both projects will also include content marketing as well …
Google Analytics vs Universal Analytics: Which one to choose?
UPDATE January 20, 2015: All new Google Analytics accounts can now only use Universal Analytics, which is now the officially supported version of Google Analytics. The classic “Google Analytics” referred to in this post is no longer recommended. See Web Analytics Tips for 2015 for more information. Universal Analytics is the new …
Online Marketing Tutorial: Which Marketing Tools to Use for Effective Online Marketing – Part 2
In part 2 of our online marketing tutorial we detail how to effectively use each online marketing instrument. 1. Basic instruments for every online marketing plan Search Engine Optimization: According to a recent study natural search is the key driver of website visits. Search Engine Optimization is therefore a critical success …
Online Marketing Tutorial: Which Marketing Tools to Use for Effective Online Marketing – Part 1
The web has become a relevant source that people of all age groups use to make informed buying decisions. This fact has even been confirmed by a recent global market research study. Thus, online marketing is integral to a complete and effective marketing plan. But what exactly is online marketing? For …
Content Marketing Measurement
On Monday evening the second meetup of contentgourmets took place at Kafi Schoffel. While enjoying tasty tapas we talked about content marketing measurement. There are several different approaches to measure content marketing. Basic measurement frameworks measure the performance and the impact of content marketing in sales, lead generation and retention rates. Beside that the …
How to Optimize your Presence in Local Search
Google results are becoming more and more personalized and are affected by the user’s browsing history or the location. (See our blog post about context information). Optimizing a website for local search is therefore a critical process, especially for companies with local sales presence. Local SEO is not only limited …