
Strategic Analytics and Optimisation
Important – Please read before continuing:
This session is aimed at intermediate to advanced users. It assumes you already have a solid grasp of the topics covered in the beginner session, including:
- Confident navigation within GA4 (e.g. using the platform day-to-day)
- A working knowledge of analytics fundamentals, key metrics, and terminology
- Basic understanding of how event-based tracking works in GA4
- Moderate experience using GA4 to interpret user behaviour and site performance
If you’re not yet comfortable with those topics, we strongly recommend attending or reviewing the Digital Analytics Foundations session first before diving into this one.
Section 1: Advanced GA4 Configuration & Strategy (45 mins)
Quick privacy and technical overview (15 mins)
- Server-side tracking: brief overview of benefits and when to consider it
- Consent management essentials for advanced setups
- Data retention optimisation
Advanced conversion tracking setup (30 mins)
- Creating custom events for complex user journeys
- Setting up enhanced measurement vs custom events
- Tracking multiple conversion types: downloads, video engagement, scroll depth
- Phone call tracking and offline conversion imports
- Workshop: Map out comprehensive conversion tracking for your business model
Section 2: Advanced Analysis & Segmentation (45 mins)
Master segmentation techniques
- Creating behavioural segments: high-value users, repeat visitors, engaged prospects
- Geographic and demographic segmentation strategies
- Technology segmentation: device, browser, traffic source performance
- Hands-on: Build 3-4 strategic segments for different analysis needs
Attribution modelling deep dive
- Understanding GA4’s data-driven attribution vs rule-based models
- Multi-touch attribution analysis using GA4’s native reports
- Identifying assist channels and hidden conversion influences
- Time decay vs position-based: choosing the right model for your business
- Analysis exercise: Compare different attribution models on real data
Advanced user journey analysis
- Path exploration: understanding how users navigate your site
- Funnel analysis: identifying drop-off points and optimisation opportunities
- Cohort analysis: tracking user behaviour changes over time
- Cross-device journey mapping within GA4
Section 3: Custom Reporting & Dashboard Creation (45 mins)
GA4 Explorations mastery
- Free-form exploration for custom analysis
- Funnel exploration: advanced conversion path analysis
- Path exploration: understanding user flow and navigation
- Segment overlap analysis: finding your ideal audience intersections
- Lab: Create 2-3 custom explorations for ongoing analysis needs
Advanced filtering and data manipulation
- Custom dimensions and metrics: when and how to use them
- Advanced filtering techniques for cleaner data
- Calculated metrics within GA4 explorations
- Comparison and benchmarking within reports
Automated reporting within GA4
- Scheduled exports and email delivery
- Creating shareable exploration links
- Setting up recurring analysis templates
- Quick mention: When Looker Studio makes sense
Section 4: Optimisation & Strategic Insights (45 mins)
Campaign performance analysis
- Advanced UTM strategies and campaign tracking
- Content marketing performance: which content drives conversions
- Social media analysis beyond vanity metrics
- Email marketing integration and cross-channel analysis
- Workshop: Build UTM naming convention and tracking strategy
Conversion rate optimisation using GA4 data
- Identifying your highest-converting pages and traffic sources
- Form abandonment analysis and optimisation opportunities
- Page performance analysis: load time, engagement, conversion correlation
- A/B testing analysis within GA4
- Case study: Real CRO wins from GA4 insights
Advanced monitoring and alerts
- Setting up intelligent alerts for performance changes
- Bot traffic identification and handling
- Anomaly detection: distinguishing real issues from noise
- Performance degradation early warning systems
Strategic presentation and business impact
- Building compelling reports that drive action
- ROI calculation for different marketing channels
- Presenting complex data insights to stakeholders
- Creating regular reporting cycles that matter
- Final exercise: Present key insights and recommendations from your analysis
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Cancellations/Substitutions
Due to the restricted number of places, refundable cancellations are only accepted up to one month prior to the event (a cancellation fee of £25 + VAT will be incurred per person). Substitutions can be made at any time. PMI reserves the right to cancel with no liability beyond refund of fees paid.
Speaker
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Chloe ChristineTBD Marketing
Chloe is brilliant at delving into the heart of website data, social media data, SEO and pay-per-click data – taking them apart and crunching them to provide clients with richly detailed information on how their various digital presences are performing, and how to improve these. She is also the founder of her own digital marketing agency.
