GA 03 - Goals

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What is one of the key benefits of analytics tools?

Measuring valuable actions on the website (correct)

Creating engaging content

Enhancing website design

Increasing website traffic

In Google Analytics, how can valuable actions be tracked?

As goals (correct)

As referrals

As keywords

As sessions

What is a defined conversion in the context of analytics?

A session

A click

A goal (correct)

A referral

Why is it important for marketers to measure goals?

To determine the contribution of campaigns to commercial success Signup and view all the answers

What can be attributed to each goal in analytics?

A channel, country, ad, or other dimension Signup and view all the answers

What are some common goals that can be measured in analytics?

Brochure request Signup and view all the answers

What do goals within analytics allow you to measure?

The number of times or rate at which users take a desired action on your site. Signup and view all the answers

What can measuring goals help determine?

How much resources, time, and budget to invest in a channel. Signup and view all the answers

What does measuring goals help marketers understand?

What channels and campaigns work at driving different goals. Signup and view all the answers

What does measuring goals also allow marketers to understand?

What doesn't work as well, so they can focus on high-impact activities, channels, and content. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct method to set up goals in Google Analytics?

Navigate to the Admin tab and access the Goal set-up area at the ‘View’ level Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is a predefined goal template in Google Analytics?

Acquisition Signup and view all the answers

What type of goal measures the length of time visitors engage with specific content on a site?

Time on Site or Session Duration Signup and view all the answers

Which type of goal tracks sessions where the number of pages viewed exceeds a predefined number?

Sessions per Visit or Pages per Session Signup and view all the answers

What is a URL Destination goal used to track in Google Analytics?

'Thank-you' pages or purchase complete pages Signup and view all the answers

What can be done when setting up URL Destination goals in Google Analytics?

Enter the screen name of the page to be tracked Signup and view all the answers

What do Session Duration goals measure in Google Analytics?

The length of time visitors engage with specific content on a site Signup and view all the answers

What do Pages per Session goals track in Google Analytics?

The average number of pages viewed during a session Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of creating an Event-Tracking goal?

To track interactions with the site that cannot be tracked with standard analytics code Signup and view all the answers

What is a best practice in relation to conversions?

Use Google Analytics goals instead of Google Ads conversion tracking Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of 'Smart Goals' in Google Ads campaigns?

To record the most engaged visits to the site Signup and view all the answers

Why should you not track smart goals if you have other goals set up in Google Analytics?

This will overestimate your goal count significantly Signup and view all the answers

What information can a goal funnel provide to marketers?

Where visitors leave the website Signup and view all the answers

What is the last step in setting up a funnel for a destination goal?

The thank-you page or destination page Signup and view all the answers

What should not be added as a step in a goal funnel?

The homepage of the website Signup and view all the answers

What can be imported from the ecommerce section of Google Analytics into Google Ads?

Revenue transactions Signup and view all the answers

What is important when importing goals and ecommerce transactions from Analytics into Google Ads?

To avoid duplicate counting of conversions Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Setting Up Goals in Google Analytics

Goals can be set up in Google Analytics at the ‘View’ level by navigating to the Admin tab and accessing the Goal set-up area.
There are four predefined goal templates in Google Analytics: Revenue, Acquisition, Inquiry, and Engagement, which can be chosen based on the type of goal being tracked.
Goal types in Google Analytics include URL Destination, Time on Site or Session Duration, Sessions per Visit or Pages per Session, and Event, each measuring different aspects of visitor behavior.
Custom goals can be set up by adding a goal name, selecting a goal type, and adding the goal conditions, providing flexibility in tracking specific marketing activities.
A URL Destination goal tracks pages such as ‘thank-you’ pages or purchase complete pages, which are shown after a visitor takes a valuable action like making a purchase or downloading content.
URL Destination goals can be created by entering the screen name of the page to be tracked and can be assigned a value if there is a fixed price for the goal.
Session Duration goals measure the length of time visitors engage with specific content on a site or sessions that exceed a certain time duration, providing insights into user engagement.
Pages per Session goals track sessions where the number of pages viewed exceeds a predefined number, offering insights into user journeys and content engagement.
Event-Tracking goals are used to measure non-standard goals on a website, such as video plays or calls directly from the phone, by tracking on-page interactions.
It is important to choose the appropriate goal type and conditions based on the specific marketing activities being tracked to accurately measure success and ROI.
Goals in Google Analytics enable marketers to measure the effectiveness of campaigns and digital activities by tracking valuable actions and user engagement.
Goal tracking in Google Analytics provides valuable insights into user behavior, channel performance, and content engagement, aiding in optimizing marketing strategies and improving website performance.

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Learn how to set up goals in Google Analytics to track valuable actions and user engagement. Explore predefined goal templates, goal types, and custom goal setup for measuring success and ROI.