Do I need a Rocket Science degree to use Analytics

Discussion in 'Google Analytics' started by dinrock, Nov 8, 2009.

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    Christ, trying to figure out Analytics is like trying to figure out quantum physics. Here is the deal...

    #1. I set up my account
    #2. I was accepted and pasted the line of code in my HTML
    #3. I am accessing my dashboard on the Analytics site
    #4. ZERO STATS are showing

    Question: what is the best page in there to read to figure out how to set up the rest of the account. I already set up my profile, so wonder as to why my stats are not showing....is there any reason why? Am I actually the only one feeling this way?

    Basically, I have a very simple site....no css or gateway pages....NOTHING. It's simply a URL I'd like to know how many people visit there each day and where most visitors are coming from...it's that simple. I tried signing up for AdFreeStats but they never responded....so opted for Analytics...only to realize I don't have a nuclear physics degree....what gives? I may just get rid of that line of analytics code and move on to another more basic and easy to understand option....like Compete.com
     
    dinrock, Nov 8, 2009 IP
  2. Rusty1001

    Rusty1001 Peon

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    no very easy, although they have advnced features, but can take a day for stats to show, rotates on a 30 day period, but there is a 'google analtyics university" to help if you need,
     
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  3. dinrock

    dinrock Well-Known Member

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    Hey Rusty1001 - good hearing. Hard to figure this though....as you can see, I added the code in my HTML of my sig....which brings me to ask....is it in the proper spot? And what is Analytics U.? Tell me more....
     
    dinrock, Nov 8, 2009 IP