So, I've been trying out Google Analytics for about a week on my blog to see how many people visit the ole' blog. Let me tell you, its actually very interesting.
At first I was only checking the number of visits to my blog. Soon I discovered the advanced features of Google Analytics. Probably the coolest is the map overlay feature which shows where your blog traffic is coming from geographically. As of today, I've had 1 visit from the UK, 2 from California, 2 from Ohio, and 27 from North Carolina.
I can also tell you that 68.75% of my blog traffic comes from returning visitors while 31.25% comes from new visitors. Or, how about the fact that 40.62% of my blog traffic comes from the link at Kristen's Blog.
Now here is the most interesting statistic: Search Engine traffic. Apparently, one visit to my blog was the result of the search keywords "brain-eating amoeba new mexico." Ironically, I do have a post in which I discuss a hike in the New Mexican wilderness where I encountered some brain-eating amoebas. By the way, if you type the above search phrase into Google, my blog is the 3rd result. Weee! So, yeah, check that out and find out how many people are visiting your blog! You may even discover some sites are linking to your blog that you never knew about. So go wild. And tell me if you use Google Analytics. We'll swap numbers.
I don't know what we're going to do while you're on your mission! Who can we depend on to fill us in on all the tech stuff?
And, as anyone who knows me, I am a google fan, too! Thanks for telling us about google analytics! Another cool google innovation!
Hey! I've signed up and now can't wait for someone to visit my blog so I can track the info! How cool!
Thanks for the tip!
btw, do you think the mission pres. would mind if you receive copies of "technology today" while you're out?
Now I will go visit your blog so you can track the information. And I will visit your blog again via link so you get referral traffic from me.
And yes, I do hope my mission pres. makes an exception with regards to anything technologically related :)