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    • easyrider2
      easyrider2 last edited by

      Google analytics '"not provided" is driving me insane. Can anyone recommend a half decent analytics program that will not clog up my site.

      I cant help but feel that Google are devaluing their own product as more and more people switch to chrome and are encouraged to use a logged in account. For me it makes analytics about as much use as a chocolate fireguard.

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      • bidsketch
        bidsketch last edited by

        While you can't see this data in Google Analytics, you can see it in Google Webmaster Tools. That said, I know what you mean; I'd love to be able to see it directly in GA (or some other analytics tool).

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        • easyrider2
          easyrider2 @KeriMorgret last edited by

          Thanks Keri, Good to know that before I start installing different software. I do like analytics. Its just so annoying how Google bangs on about openness and transparency and then starts disguising its own stats, and IMHO totally devaluing GA in doing so.

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          • KeriMorgret
            KeriMorgret last edited by

            So sorry to report that it's not going to be that easy. Google isn't passing along that data, no matter what analytics program is used. Webtrends, etc. isn't going to give you this information either because Google is just not sending it; it's not that GA is suppressing it.

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            • danatanseo
              danatanseo last edited by

              I have heard good things about Webtrends but it's going to cost you, and implementation is doubtful if your site doesn't receive a certain amount traffic). I've used Clicktracks a little. Our IT guy loves it and the marketing team prior to my arrival hated it, so there is definitely some dissent there. Woopra is also a possibility, but Google Analytics is way better.

              I had a painful (and very expensive) implementation experience with Coremetrics. I wouldn't recommend them to anyone under any circumstances.

              I totally agree with your comment about Google devaluing their own product. I can only think of one reason why they would go ahead with their "not provided" plans....and that is that they are planning on charging for analytics data that will include the "not provided" keywords (and we'll all be queueing up to give them our $$$).

              I am interested to hear from those using Omniture, with which I have no experience.

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              • easyrider2
                easyrider2 last edited by

                Thats great, thanks. I will take a look at both of these.

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                • OnlineAssetPartners
                  OnlineAssetPartners last edited by

                  Depends on your needs - I use statcounter.com for simple sites . for more full on sites- Look as Kissmetrics (has some very key metrics for customer tracking)

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