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Author's avatar By Dave Chaffey 16 Mar, 2011
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The top 10 best sites for Google Analytics tips and Help?

I was checking my feedreader and thought it might be useful to share the sites I use to find more advanced tips on how to best use Google Analytics to analyse and improve a site and campaigns. These are also useful for reference when troubleshooting problems in Google Analytics. So, here's my top 10!

  1. Google Analytics blog - essential for anyone using Google Analytics for updates on new features to Google Analytics. Because it naturally has a lot of detailed updates we have a page on the most important Google Analytics updates for marketers.
  2. Google Analytics Help Sites - This includes both the text-based help and the forum which is good for troubleshooting - just use the search function on this page. It's also worth mentioning the Google Conversion University - this is a course for the Google Analytics Individual Qualification which I recommend for all consultants and specialists using GA regularly. But I find when giving courses, that many don't know it and it's well worth knowing - the visual guides are MUCH better than the standard text help.
  3. Measuring success - By Brian Clifton, author of Advanced Web metrics by Brian Clifton - specific advice
  4. Occam's Razor - Google's analytics evangelist, Avinash Kaushik, has many great posts on setting goals and measuring them specifically applied to Google Analytics
  5. Google conversion room blog - Originally a UK initiative this is good for case studies and tips from Google's own experts, particularly for Eretail sites.
  6. Lunametrics blog - one of the best US agency blogs for specialist advice on GA
  7. ROI Revolution - A US Google Analytics Certified partner
  8. VKI Studios - Another US agency with more specific advice on SEO and PPC too
  9. enor blog - Another US blog which is in my reader
  10. Justin Cutroni's blog -  Justin is author of the original O'Reilly Google Analytics book and the more recent Performance Marketing with Google Analytics book.

You'll notice there is only one UK or European based site - that from Brian Clifton. Please add others in the comments you think should be in our feeds. Thanks!

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By Dave Chaffey

Digital strategist Dr Dave Chaffey is co-founder and Content Director of online marketing training platform and publisher Smart Insights. 'Dr Dave' is known for his strategic, but practical, data-driven advice. He has trained and consulted with many business of all sizes in most sectors. These include large international B2B and B2C brands including 3M, BP, Barclaycard, Dell, Confused.com, HSBC, Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft, M&G Investment, Rentokil Initial, O2, Royal Canin (Mars Group) plus many smaller businesses. Dave is editor of the templates, guides and courses in our digital marketing resource library used by our Business members to plan, manage and optimize their marketing. Free members can access our free sample templates here. Dave is also keynote speaker, trainer and consultant who is author of 5 bestselling books on digital marketing including Digital Marketing Excellence and Digital Marketing: Strategy, Implementation and Practice. In 2004 he was recognised by the Chartered Institute of Marketing as one of 50 marketing ‘gurus’ worldwide who have helped shape the future of marketing. My personal site, DaveChaffey.com, lists my latest Digital marketing and E-commerce books and support materials including a digital marketing glossary. Please connect on LinkedIn to receive updates or ask me a question.

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