Now that the book “The Ultimate Guide to Matomo: Unleashing the Power of Cookieless Analytics” has been published, I would also like to offer a course.
A potential course program for Matomo, is as follows:
Introduction to Matomo
- Setting up Matomo on a server or hosting platform
- Adding the Matomo tracking code to a website
- Overview of Matomo’s features and benefits
Setting up and configuring Matomo
- Customizing the tracking code to collect specific data points
- Setting up user permissions and roles to manage access to Matomo data
- Protecting user privacy with Matomo’s data protection features
Cookieless tracking code
- An overview of the advantages of cookieless tracking
- Matomo’s cookie-free tracking setup
- Considerations and restrictions regarding the use of cookieless tracking
Using Matomo to track website visitors and gather data
- Recognizing the various types of data Matomo can collect
- Creating goals and conversions to evaluate website performance
- Modifying the tracking code to gather particular data points
Analyzing and interpreting the data collected by Matomo
- Using the dashboard and reports in Matomo
- Interpreting important metrics like the bounce rate, unique visitors, and pageviews
- Utilizing data segmentation and filtering to drill down into specific visitor subsets
Customizing Matomo to fit your specific needs
- Utilizing the Matomo APIs to programmatically access and export data
- Adding plugins and custom code to Matomo for customization
- Integrating Matomo with other tools and platforms
Measuring the success of advertising campaigns in Matomo
- Implementing e-commerce tracking to monitor online transactions and sales
- Monitoring the performance of advertising campaigns in Matomo
- Optimizing advertising campaigns with Matomo
Using Matomo to improve the user experience on your website
- Analyzing website user behavior and engagement
- Determining areas that can be improved and optimized
- Using Matomo to guide decisions about website design and development
Advanced features and techniques for using Matomo
- Implementing advanced methods of tracking and analysis in Matomo
- Tracking user actions and events with Matomo
- Utilizing Matomo’s custom variables and dimensions
Matomo data in Google Locker Studio
- Outline of Google Storage Studio and its highlights
- Data import into Google Locker Studio from Matomo
- Utilizing Google Locker Studio to evaluate Matomo data
Case studies and examples of how businesses and organizations are using Matomo effectively
- True instances of how Matomo is being utilized to drive business achievement
- Matomo best practices and advice for various industries and settings
Troubleshooting common issues and errors with Matomo
- Errors and problems that frequently occur with Matomo
- Methods and resources for resolving problems through troubleshooting
What do you think of the course? Would you book it or are you missing important content?
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My New Book: The Ultimate Guide to Matomo
I’ve always been fascinated by the power of data and the insights it can provide as a web analyst. I’ve used a variety of analytics tools over the years to learn more about how visitors to my clients’ websites behave. One device that I have come to depend on is Matomo, an open-source tool that offers a strong and adaptable option in contrast to additional notable instruments like Google Analytics.