… is called Google Analytics and it is BRILLIANT. If you thought scrolling through street views in Google Maps is addictive (and it is) then you will love watching your blog/website grow from a blip to an internet powerhouse.
If I may cater towards my generation, think of it like Pokemon. If you’ve started a website (such as the fantastic Gainesvillains.com), think of Google Analytics of your Pokedex. It checks who is using your website, who is leaving your website and who is actually converting to use your service.
For Example, Gainesvillains’ main hook is that they will be publishing a mixtape every week for download. With analytics they can easily tell who is coming to the site, who is commenting, who is subscribing to RSS feeds and, most importantly, who is downloading the mix tape.
SO, if you have a website, get cracking on using it otherwise you’ll be stuck in the dark while all of the pokemon trainers are out power-levelling their Lickitungs to beat the elite four.
…or something like that.
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a mixtape sounds cool. i’ll definitely check that out!
i love the kitty
@danielbyon
Totally man. Hopefully it’ll be up this Thursday.
@MeredithJ
That’s why he’s there!
Awesome assessment and analogy. I am glad people recognize the impact that “collecting em all!” has on our world. This is pretty creative and makes me want to get back in the game. …to be the best there ever was.
PS want to trade for my blastoise?