Like any business online, google analytics is an essential tool

Consequently I have decided that there is no choice but for me to learn GA This is on top of everything else I’m doing in my life. However at least unlike a lot of my escorting this at least is transferable to my “public profession” where I’m also independent.

I’m starting with the basics, such as where are my clients are coming from, which pages they are visiting, how long are they staying. Given all the time I spend on my blog and especially the images, I was happy to note that I apparently have a fan club of sorts, though I did suspect this. I do get emails from people who know that we wont be meeting (as they have read through my site and posts) but never the less write me to compliment me on my website and the posts.

and yes I love the feedback, so don’t be shy.

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So What Have I Learned so far

Pages Visited

The pages that get the most visits, the home page, gallery, about me, comparison, blog and contact pages. However this does not mean that the other pages are less importance. It could be that a single page such as “spirtual/religious” with few visits is exactly what one of my visitors is looking for and then sends me an email, which then makes it worthwhile as they can turn in to a client.

What else does Google Analytics offer

Key search words is obviously important as its those words I place in the posts and pages for Googles SEO. Next are which devices are being used, mobile vs desktop and surprise :), most users use their mobile, though I would prefer they use the desktop as its easier to read with the wider real estate of the screen, not to mention the design of the website which doesn’t really show up on mobile. However its important to know so that I make sure the site is readable on mobile and that it also uploads quickly for those with short attention spans.

Since I can’t advertise (google doesn’t allow for it), I can’t use those metrics, but google analytics does provide for scroll depth, demographics, button clicks as well as your shoe size…..

I”m turning in to a nerd….