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Google put the anal into Analytics

My prayers appear to have been answered. The new version of Google Analytics is here and it’s a huge improvement. For a start, Google Analytics is now task-based, rather than the raw, almost visceral collection of filters we had before, which often scared the pants off my clients when I signed them up as Users [...]

Better ‘blogging, part 1

I keep getting asked about ‘blogging by people and what does it take to be a good ‘blogger. First of all, I try to clarify one thing: being a good ‘blogger is not always equal to being a successful ‘blogger. OK, with that out of the way, I’m going to serialize my thoughts on ‘blogging for anyone, not just beginners…

Clicky gets simpler

By way of an update my previous, broadly positive review of Clicky web analytics, here’s a run-down of what’s new.
The guys at Clicky have since added out-bound link tracking, which now shows up under the Actions tab button, formerly called Clicks.
This is excellent, certainly enough for me to keep using Clicky on a daily basis.
While [...]

Whither Google Browser Sync?

Since making the switch to Firefox, I’ve been on the hunt for good, reliable Add-Ons to get the most out of my browser.
When selecting an Add-On, I’m bound to exercise some caution. I much prefer to pick Add-Ons from reliable sources, such as the near-perfect Add-On from Del.icio.us, for example. Although the big names don’t [...]

Google enlist web stats’ evangelist

Tempted as I often am not to criticize free software, I often just go ahead and criticize anyway. I did exactly that when I recently ran an article on how Microsoft might give Google a run for their money in the web analytics stakes. And even more recently, I ran a two-parter on a new [...]