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Learn the fundamentals of web analytics: events, goals, funnels, UTM tags, and attribution. Build a solid foundation before diving into advanced topics.

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How to Compare Attribution Models Without Losing Your Mind
Foundations of Analytics

How to Compare Attribution Models Without Losing Your Mind

by Jonathan HarringtonApril 4, 2026April 6, 2026

You switched from last-click to data-driven attribution and suddenly Facebook looks three times more valuable than it did yesterday. Your paid search numbers dropped. Your boss wants to know which report is "right." The honest…

Multi-Touch Attribution for Small Budgets
Foundations of Analytics

Multi-Touch Attribution for Small Budgets

by Jonathan HarringtonMarch 23, 2026April 6, 2026

Enterprise marketing teams have Rockerbox, full-time data scientists, and six-figure attribution platforms. You have Google Analytics and a spreadsheet. Here's the good news: for most small businesses, that's genuinely enough. Multi-touch attribution sounds like something…

Last-Click Attribution Is Misleading You: Here’s What to Use Instead
Foundations of Analytics

Last-Click Attribution Is Misleading You: Here’s What to Use Instead

by Jonathan HarringtonFebruary 9, 2026April 6, 2026

You run a campaign on Facebook. Someone sees your ad, doesn't click, but later Googles your brand name and converts. Your analytics tool credits Google organic. Facebook gets nothing. You cut the Facebook budget. Conversions…

What Is Attribution and Why It’s So Confusing
Foundations of Analytics

What Is Attribution and Why It’s So Confusing

by Jonathan HarringtonJanuary 26, 2026February 2, 2026

A visitor sees your Facebook ad on Monday. Clicks a Google result on Wednesday. Opens your email on Friday. Then finally buys on Saturday after typing your URL directly. Which marketing channel gets credit for…

UTM Parameters Explained: How to Track Where Your Traffic Comes From
Foundations of Analytics

UTM Parameters Explained: How to Track Where Your Traffic Comes From

by Jonathan HarringtonJanuary 12, 2026April 6, 2026

You're running campaigns across email, social media, and paid ads. Traffic is coming in. But when you open your analytics, everything just says "direct" or "referral" with no clear picture of what's actually working. This…

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