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Advertising on Google: The High Performance Cookbook

By : Kristina Cutura
Book Image

Advertising on Google: The High Performance Cookbook

By: Kristina Cutura

Overview of this book

Table of Contents (20 chapters)
Advertising on Google: The High Performance Cookbook
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewers
www.PacktPub.com
Preface
Index

Analyzing AdWords data in Google Analytics


Once you link your AdWords and Google Analytics accounts, you'll be able to easily analyze AdWords data in your Analytics reports. For example, you'll be able to compare bounce rates (percentage of visitors who view only a single page) or time spent on site by campaign. This will help you better optimize your ad efforts based on user engagement.

Getting ready

The following are a few key Google Analytics definitions you'll need to know as you analyze reports:

  • Visits: The number of visits to your website.

  • Pages / Visit: The average number of pages a user visits per session.

  • Avg. Visit Duration: This specifies the length of time a visitor stays on your website.

  • % New Visits: The percentage of visits from the first-time visitors who have never been to your website before.

  • Bounce Rate: The percentage of visitors who view only a single page. For example, a visitor who clicks on your ad and leaves after a few seconds without viewing any other page but the...