In my line of work, I’m fortunate to have access to multiple Google Analytics accounts, so when they roll out updates to a select few, I sometimes get to see them.
This week, I noticed some really interesting changes. First, on logging in, instead of being taken to a default profile, I was taken to this list of the different accounts I have access to, showing trend information and stats for each.
When I selected an account, I then had the same sort of stats shown for each website profile.
Compared to the old style (one of my accounts), the new is much more useful.
Here’s something interesting too. The account without the new Account and website profile view is showing some new “beta” features that don’t show in the others. — compare side by side with the old version.
I haven’t had time to look at the “custom reporting” and “advanced segmentation” yet. I wish it was on the other account though. I was wondering when GA was going to add some new features that they promised with the script/ code change. Looking forward to a full roll out (and hopefully more useful features).
Yeah, you know me. Or technically, ADHD. It’s been about 4 years since I was diagnosed with this. I had to take a series of tests over a few weeks. It’s been a blessing and also a curse. A blessing that I know now why I did so mediocre in school, even though I tried really hard.
I never really realized anything was wrong until I started working from home full time (telecommuting). I would find myself constantly drifting off task. Fortunately though, my sidetracks were working on my own projects (like dnScoop and myIPneighbors), so I was always getting things done, but I would procrastinate doing things that I absolutely had to do (like my job). Usually leading to an extra long late shift to get my 8 hours in.
I’ve had to work hard, but I have been able to learn how to better manage my time. I do take medication, but I still have to work hard to stay on top of things. I’ve found that the best solution for me is to keep a daily routine. For me, it’s checking and logging some info from Google Webmaster Tools. Once I do that, it’s a lot easier to continue with my other tasks.
Sometimes the hardest part is just getting started. If you can at least get started with what you are supposed to be working on, then you have a much better chance of finishing it.
Wondering how many of you also struggle with these issues?
This is so weird, b/c just 2 days ago, I was trying to view some data from Google Adsense in CSV format as a graph in MS Excel. My results were pretty lame, and not very useful at all, and I thought, “Why doesn’t Google Adsense have some sort of historical graph or chart view?”
Well, Google must have been thinking the same thing, b/c they plan to add Google Adsense data to Google Analytics. They have actually already added it for selected users. Log into Google Analytics, and look near the date range dropdown. If you see “integrate your AdSense account with Google Analytics”, then you can access the new features. If not, you’ll have to wait like the rest of us.
Here’s an official video:
Just a quick post to share a new tool that I’ve been using.
It’s called the Twitter Fans tool. Basically lets you see who you follow that doesn’t follow you back. Also lets you see who your fans are (people who you don’t follow, but follow you).
The source code is also available for download just in case you’re paranoid about putting your password into some random site like me :p. That’s why I made this tool.
So enjoy. And by the way, if you’re not following my tweets yet, you are missing out big time.
Google WebMaster Tools Now Shows Referring Links for 404s
14 Oct
by Badi Jones - Comment on this post 
Last night I noticed that Google Webmaster Tools is now showing a new “Linked From” column on the “Not Found” / 404 report.
For me, this finally makes this part of Google webmaster tools useful. Cheers Google WM tools team.
