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Analytics – 2010 Winner
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Let’s skip the corny, canned jokes and the awkward moments at the podium and just open the envelope, shall we? Ladies and gentlemen, the winner of the 2010 SEMMY Award in the Analytics category is … drum-roll, please …
Google Analytics For Local Search: Tracking Traffic From The 10 Pack
Mike Belasco, SEOverflow | 6/30/09
Congratulations to our winner! Here’s a choice bit from the winning post:
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:
- 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
The winner and runners-up are welcome to grab the appropriate badge — we have a badge for both winners and runners-up.
How the Voting Ended
Here’s a look at how each finalist fared in the public voting:

Thanks to all who voted, and congrats again to the winner, runners-up, finalists, and all nominees. We look forward to reading your acceptance speech soon!
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Analytics – 2010 Finalists
1 Comment »The judges listed below have made their choices, and the finalists in the Analytics category for the 2010 SEMMY Awards are:
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
Congratulations to each finalist! Please grab a finalist badge and let your readers know that public voting on the finalists has begun. (Feel free to encourage them to vote for you; winners historically have actively promoted the SEMMYS to their readers.)
Here’s How to Vote
Now it’s your turn to choose a winner! Please read each article above and decide which one you feel is the best. When you click below, you’ll be able to vote in this category only. To vote in other categories, please visit the pages listing those finalists. Voting is open now, and will close at end-of-day on January 29, 2010.
VOTE NOW IN THIS CATEGORY
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Analytics – All 2010 Nominees
3 Comments »Congratulations to the following nominees in the Analytics category for the 2010 SEMMY Awards! Our judge(s) will narrow this group down to 3-4 finalists. Please grab a nominee badge and let your readers know that public voting on the finalists is just around the corner.
- 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
Posts Judged by Rand Fishkin and Barry Schwartz

Analytics – 2009 Winner
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Let’s skip the corny, canned jokes and the awkward moments at the podium and just open the envelope, shall we? Ladies and gentlemen, the winner of the 2009 SEMMY Award in the Analytics category is … drum-roll, please …
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:
- Video Optimization and Analytics: A closer look at YouTube Insight
Jake Matthews, 10e20 | 7/15/08 - How To Excite People About Web Analytics: Five Tips
Avinash Kaushik, Occam’s Razor | 4/8/08
The winner and runners-up are welcome to grab the appropriate badge — we have a badge for both winners and runners-up.
How the Voting Ended
Here’s a look at how each finalist fared in the public voting:

Thanks to all who voted, and congrats again to the winner, runners-up, finalists, and all nominees. We look forward to reading your acceptance speech soon!
Posts Judged by Rand Fishkin and David Mihm

Analytics – 2009 Finalists
1 Comment »The judges have made their choices, and the finalists in the Analytics category for the 2009 SEMMY Awards are:
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
Congratulations to each finalist! Please grab a finalist badge and let your readers know that public voting on the finalists has begun. (Feel free to encourage them to vote for you.)
Here’s How to Vote
Now it’s your turn to choose a winner! Please read each article above and decide which one you feel is the best. When you click below, you’ll be able to vote in this category only. To vote in other categories, please visit the pages listing those finalists. Voting is open now, and will close at end-of-day on February 2, 2008.
VOTE NOW IN THIS CATEGORY
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Posts Judged by Rand Fishkin and David Mihm

Analytics – All 2009 Nominees
1 Comment »Congratulations to the following nominees in the Analytics category for the 2009 SEMMY Awards! Our judge(s) will narrow this group down to 3-4 finalists. Please grab a nominee badge and let your readers know that public voting on the finalists is just around the corner.
- 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
Posts Judged by Rand Fishkin and David Mihm

Analytics – 2008 Winner
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Let’s skip the corny, canned jokes and the awkward moments at the podium and just open the envelope, shall we? Ladies and gentlemen, the winner of the 2008 SEMMY Award in the Analytics category is … drum-roll, please …
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:
- SEO: Metrics That Matter
Stephan Spencer, Practical E-Commerce | 6/17/07 - Analytics on the Cheap: Six Free Stats Packages for the Startup or Small-Business Owner
Tamar Weinberg, 10e20 | 3/1/07
The winner and runners-up are welcome to grab the appropriate badge — we have a badge for both winners and runners-up.
How the Voting Ended
Here’s a look at how each finalist fared in the public voting:

Thanks to all who voted, and congrats again to the winner, runners-up, finalists, and all nominees. We look forward to reading your acceptance speech soon!
Posts Judged by Vanessa Fox and Brad Geddes

Analytics – 2008 Finalists
No Comments »The judges have made their choices, and the finalists in the Analytics category for the 2008 SEMMY Awards are:
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
Congratulations to each finalist! Please grab a finalist badge and let your readers know that public voting on the finalists has begun.
Here’s How to Vote
Now it’s your turn to choose a winner! Please read each article above and decide which one you feel is the best. When you click below, you’ll be able to vote in this category only. To vote in other categories, please visit the pages listing those finalists. Voting is open now, and will close at end-of-day on January 30, 2008.
VOTE NOW IN THIS CATEGORY (link will open in a new window)
Posts Judged by Vanessa Fox and Brad Geddes

Analytics – All 2008 Nominees
1 Comment »The following are the nominees in the Analytics category for the 2008 SEMMY Awards. Our judge(s) will narrow this group down to 3-4 finalists. Congratulations to all nominees! Please grab a nominee badge and let your readers know that public voting on the finalists is just around the corner.
- 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
Posts Judged by Vanessa Fox and Brad Geddes




