This book is intended 2 read cover-to-cover, not really a browse 2 the topic you're looking 4 type of book. Still really good read, & after you have a great understanding on GA overall.
Rating: 5 of 5 Great book, great writer, expert knowledge
Like some of the other reviews I considered myself 2 be quite familiar with GoogleAnalytics, & I was very impressed with Brian's book. I learned A LOT that will be very valuable 2 our company, many items I've already put into action. (ere's a list of what I learned http://blog.dogster.com/2008/09/25/get-more-out-of-google-analytics)
Brian also does a really good job of building up the what the tools are, why you want 2 use them & then how. It's a very modular book that doesn't force you 2 constantly refer 2 other sections. It builds well & give good examples w/o digressing into obscurities.
If you are using GoogleAnalytics at all 4 your business, you'll want this book.
Rating: 5 of 5 THE BOOK 4 GoogleAnalytics
This book is a MUST 4 anyone who is trying 2 use GoogleAnalytics.
You will probably have 2 read through it more than once (at least I did) but that is because it was packed with information on how 2 best implement tracking, comprehend data & use it 2 improve your site with GoogleAnalytics.
Rating: 4 of 5 How 2 find the needle in the haystack
This is the long overdue "how to" guide 4 GoogleAnalytics. You can get started tracking your web traffic without this book, 2 be sure. But, this book goes beyond the help section provided on the GoogleAnalytics site. If you're trying 2 understand the web traffic on your site, try using GoogleAnalytics. It's easy & free. This book will help you along. While the title describes the book as Advanced, it's not really that technical. Even the most technical sections are pretty easy 2 get through.
Rating: 5 of 5 THE GoogleAnalytics guide
One of the few guides that covers the newer Googleanalytics ga.js code. I found chapter 11 an immeasurable help 4 guidance in monetizing a non-ecommerce website. Well laid out with useful screenshots & comprehensive scope, this is the one guide you will turn 2 everyday. I am always getting more ideas & finding different ways 2 get the most out of GoogleAnalytics with the insights provided in this book.
Are you getting the most out of your website? Google insider & webmetrics expert Brian Clifton reveals the information you need 2 get a true picture of your site's impact & stay competitive using GoogleAnalytics (GA) & the latest webmetrics methodologies. Which marketing campaigns work best? How do you quantify their success? What indicators should you track? Packed with techniques & insider secrets not documented elsewhere, this book has the expert guidance you need 2 enhance your brand & increase your site's ROI.