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Web analytics guides

Practical, plain-English guides to measuring your website without compromising your visitors' privacy, from the basics to GDPR, conversions and campaigns.

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What is web analytics?

A beginner-friendly introduction to measuring your website.

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How to track website traffic

Track your website visitors step by step, without cookies.

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Track conversions without cookies

Measure goals and sales with custom events, without cookies.

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Is Google Analytics legal in the EU?

The legal situation of Google Analytics in Europe, explained simply.

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Website metrics that matter

The handful of analytics metrics worth tracking, and why.

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Track marketing campaigns

Measure email, social and ad campaigns with UTM parameters.

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Cookieless analytics

How cookieless web analytics works and why it matters.

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GDPR-compliant analytics

What GDPR means for web analytics and how to stay compliant.

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Analytics without a cookie banner

How to measure traffic without annoying cookie banners.

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Privacy-friendly analytics

What privacy-friendly analytics is and how to choose a tool.

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GA4 alternatives for the EU

The best GA4 alternatives for European websites and what to look for.

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Frequently asked questions

Where should I start?

If you are new to analytics, start with "What is web analytics?" and then read about the metrics that matter. If privacy is your focus, begin with cookieless analytics.

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