Category: Measurement

  • So What? How to do a UX audit

    Summary In today's episode, I walk through how to diagnose and fix website UX issues using tools like Microsoft Clarity, Hotjar, and Crazy Egg. Here's what this means for you. You gain a systematic approach to improving conversions by focusing first on the pages that already drive revenue rather than tinkering randomly. You'll also learn…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Third Party Schedulers and Social Content Performance?

    Summary In today's episode, I tackle the question of whether third-party social media schedulers hurt your post performance compared to native platform tools. Here's what this means for you. You get a practical, statistically rigorous framework for testing this on your own accounts so your strategy rests on evidence rather than guesswork. You'll also learn…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Google Analytics and Data Privacy?

    Summary In today's episode, I break down when Google Analytics does and doesn't meet data privacy and compliance standards for organizations handling sensitive information. Here's what this means for you. You'll understand the real reasons teams get internal pushback on using GA and how to audit your site to avoid accidentally leaking personally identifiable information…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Google Analytics 4 Long-Term Benefits?

    Summary In today's episode, I explain why Google Analytics 4 is supposedly better in the long run despite its current rough edges and transition challenges. Here's what this means for you. Companies that develop technical proficiency with GA4's data capabilities gain a sustainable competitive advantage through custom models and deeper insights that other companies miss.…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Advanced Social Media Strategy Tip?

    Summary In today's episode, I share an advanced social media strategy tip centered on attribution modeling that connects social media activities to real business results. Here's what this means for you. You'll move beyond vanity metrics and uncover which channels actually drive conversions, so you can reallocate effort and budget for maximum impact. You'll also…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Source/Medium Governance in Google Analytics?

    Jakes asks, “With the switch to GA4 Source/Medium is becoming so much more important, can you recommend any resources that I can share with our advertising stakeholders to upscale them on the best use of of these parameters?” This is a question of power and process. First, you have to have the organizational power to…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Difference Between Digital PR and Traditional PR?

    Summary In today's episode, I tackle Elizabeth's question about what separates digital PR from traditional PR, and explain why digital PR is often just SEO wearing a different label. Here's what this means for you. You'll gain clarity on why real public relations drives attention and trust, with SEO outcomes as beneficial side effects rather…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Measuring Social Media Impact on SEO?

    Summary In today's episode, I walk through how to measure whether social media activity actually impacts your SEO using a statistical technique called propensity score matching. Here's what this means for you. You get a practical, real-world method for analyzing your own content and finding out if sharing posts on platforms like Twitter, Facebook, or…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Measuring Brand Trust?

    Summary In today's episode, I break down how to measure brand trust using emotional psychology frameworks and practical data sources. Here's what this means for you. You'll get a concrete roadmap for quantifying trust at every stage of the customer experience instead of treating it as an unmeasurable feeling. You'll also learn these concepts: why…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Simple System for Brand Monitoring?

    Fauzia asks, “I’m looking for an alternative to Google Alerts. What do you use?” I use a combination of Talkwalker Alerts and Feedly; no alerting service will ever give you 100% coverage, but with alerts set up for a variety of topics and organized in Feedly, you can get reasonable coverage. You get what you…

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