Google Analytics For Local Search: Tracking Traffic From The 10 Pack
Mike Belasco, SEOverflow | 6/30/09

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Traditionally URL parameters such as those found in your tracking URL come after a ? in the URL. However we replaced the ? with a # remember? The reason we did this is search engines such as Google don’t consider URLs with # in them as ‘duplicate content’, saving us from any future problems.

Runners-Up

The top two runners-up in public voting were:

1. Track SEO rankings with Google Analytics
   Andre Scholten, Yoast.com | 1/5/09
2. Google Analytics Maximized: Deeper Analysis, Higher ROI & You
   Avinash Kaushik, Occam’s Razor | 1/6/09

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Analytics – 2010 Winner

The Finalists

• Track SEO rankings with Google Analytics
  Andre Scholten, Yoast.com | 1/5/09
• Google Analytics Maximized: Deeper Analysis, Higher ROI & You
  Avinash Kaushik, Occam’s Razor | 1/6/09
• Google Analytics For Local Search: Tracking Traffic From The 10 Pack
  Mike Belasco, SEOverflow | 6/30/09

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Analytics – 2010 Finalists

• Track SEO rankings with Google Analytics
  Andre Scholten, Yoast.com | 1/5/09
• Google Analytics Maximized: Deeper Analysis, Higher ROI & You
  Avinash Kaushik, Occam’s Razor | 1/6/09
• 6 Tools Every Google Analytics User Should Have
  Shawn Purtell, ROI Revolution | 1/30/09
• Mobile Analytics with Google Analytics
  Bryson Meunier | 2/21/09
• 10 Must Track Google Analytics Goals
  Ran Nir, Web Analytics World | 3/4/09
• 30+ Google Analytics Tools, Goals, Segments, Filters, Hacks & Resources
  Tad Chef, SEOptimise | 3/12/09
• Dear Avinash: Top Web Analytics Questions, Twitter Edition
  Avinash Kaushik, Occam’s Razor | 3/25/09
• Tracking Local search Traffic with Analytics
  Martijn Beijk, Understanding Google Maps & Local Search | 4/9/09
• Google Analytics For Local Search: Tracking Traffic From The 10 Pack
  Mike Belasco, SEOverflow | 6/30/09
• Visualise Your Web Sites Visitors On Google Maps Using Fusion Tables
  Sean McColgan, Digital Strategy | 7/16/09
• Five Google Analytics FAILS
  Michael Harrison, ROI Revolution | 8/21/09
• Six Tips For Improving High Bounce / Low Conversion Web Pages
  Avinash Kaushik, Occam’s Razor | 8/25/09
• Track SEO rankings and Sitelinks with Google Analytics II
  Andre Scholten, Yoast.com | 9/2/09
• Brand Measurement: Analytics & Metrics for Branding Campaigns
  Avinash Kaushik, Occam’s Razor | 9/29/09
• Defining A Web Analytics Strategy: A Manifesto
  John Lovett, Web Analytics Demystified | 12/22/09

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Analytics – All 2010 Nominees

Don’t Be Overwhelmed By Data
Vanessa Fox, adCenter Analytics Blog | 12/11/08

Congratulations to our winner! Here’s a choice bit from the winning post:

People often ask me what data they should be paying attention to, but the answer really depends on your situation: What are your goals? What stage is your site in? From that mountain of data, you may only need a few pieces of actionable information to help you measure your current efforts and make adjustments for the future. A mature site embarking a new TV-based branding campaign will use very different measurements than a new site relying on grass roots efforts to get the word out.

Runners-Up

The top two runners-up in public voting were:

1. Video Optimization and Analytics: A closer look at YouTube Insight
   Jake Matthews, 10e20 | 7/15/08
2. How To Excite People About Web Analytics: Five Tips
   Avinash Kaushik, Occam’s Razor | 4/8/08

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Analytics – 2009 Winner

The Finalists

• How To Excite People About Web Analytics: Five Tips
  Avinash Kaushik, Occam’s Razor | 4/8/08
• Video Optimization and Analytics: A closer look at YouTube Insight
  Jake Matthews, 10e20 | 7/15/08
• Don’t Be Overwhelmed By Data
  Vanessa Fox, adCenter Analytics Blog | 12/11/08

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Analytics – 2009 Finalists

• 5 Lesser Known Google Analytics Features
  Thomas McMahon, Online Marketing Blog | 2/14/08
• How To Excite People About Web Analytics: Five Tips
  Avinash Kaushik, Occam’s Razor | 4/8/08
• Conversion Rate: What’s Your Website Tracking As A Conversion?
  Li Evans, Search Marketing Gurus | 4/28/08
• Analytics Accuracy and Javascript location
  Eric Enge, Stone Temple Consulting | 5/5/08
• Time on Page and Time on Site – How Confident Are You?
  Shawn Purtell, ROI Revolution | 5/29/08
• 8 Stupid Things Webmasters Do To Mess Up Their Analytics
  Linda Bustos, Marketing Pilgrim | 5/29/08
• Video Optimization and Analytics: A closer look at YouTube Insight
  Jake Matthews, 10e20 | 7/15/08
• The Ultimate Google Analytics Plugins, Hacks & Tricks Collection
  Bryan Eisenberg, FutureNow | 10/16/08
• 7 Deadly Sins of Web Analytics
  Bryan Eisenberg, FutureNow | 10/16/08
• The disturbing inaccuracy behind Google Analytics
  Brandt Dainow, iMediaConnection | 11/18/08
• Don’t Be Overwhelmed By Data
  Vanessa Fox, adCenter Analytics Blog | 12/11/08

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Analytics – All 2009 Nominees

Web Analytics Demystified
Avinash Kaushik, Occam’s Razor | 12/18/07

Congratulations to our winner! Here’s a choice bit from the winning post:

You are looking, first, for pages with the highest bounce rate. Remember bounce rate measures this from a costumer’s perspective: I came, I puked, I left. Or technically speaking: single page view sessions.

Pages with a high bounce rate are not delivering on the promise that is driving customers to your site. The ones in the top ten Entry Pages report need your attention.

Runners-Up

The top two runners-up in public voting were:

1. SEO: Metrics That Matter
   Stephan Spencer, Practical E-Commerce | 6/17/07
2. Analytics on the Cheap: Six Free Stats Packages for the Startup or Small-Business Owner
   Tamar Weinberg, 10e20 | 3/1/07

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Analytics – 2008 Winner

The Finalists

• Analytics on the Cheap: Six Free Stats Packages for the Startup or Small-Business Owner
  Tamar Weinberg, 10e20 | 3/1/07
• SEO: Metrics That Matter
  Stephan Spencer, Practical E-Commerce | 6/17/07
• Blog Metrics: Six Recommendations For Measuring Your Success
  Avinash Kaushik, Occam’s Razor | 11/19/07
• Web Analytics Demystified
  Avinash Kaushik, Occam’s Razor | 12/18/07

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Analytics – 2008 Finalists

• Getting Started With Web Analytics: Step One – Glean Macro Insights
  Avinash Kaushik, Occam’s Razor | 2/8/07
• Analytics on the Cheap: Six Free Stats Packages for the Startup or Small-Business Owner
  Tamar Weinberg, 10e20 | 3/1/07
• Excellent Analytics Tip #11: Measure Effectiveness Of Your Web Pages
  Avinash Kaushik, Occam’s Razor | 5/21/07
• SEO: Metrics That Matter
  Stephan Spencer, Practical E-Commerce | 6/17/07
• I Got No Ecommerce. How Do I Measure Success?
  Avinash Kaushik, Occam’s Razor | 7/17/07
• Web Analytics: Are We Losing Focus On What Really Matters?
  Greg Meyers, SEM Geek | 8/13/07
• Compete Search Analytics – My Review
  Alex Cohen, Search Marketing Gurus | 11/15/07
• Blog Metrics: Six Recommendations For Measuring Your Success
  Avinash Kaushik, Occam’s Razor | 11/19/07
• Web Analytics Demystified
  Avinash Kaushik, Occam’s Razor | 12/18/07

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Analytics – All 2008 Nominees