Business Goals vs. KPIs vs. Metrics: The eCommerce Analytics Mistake Everyone Makes

Introduction Many eCommerce teams track everything — but end up understanding nothing. The root cause? Confusing business goals with KPIs and metrics. In this post, we clarify the differences with real-world eCommerce and airline industry examples. What Are Business Goals? A business goal is a strategic objective defined by leadership. It focuses on outcomes like […]

In 5 steps, Easily Track WooCommerce Product Views with JS & GTM

Screenshot of a WooCommerce product tracking setup using JavaScript and Google Tag Manager for GA4 view_item event.

Tracking ecommerce activity accurately is essential for understanding your customers. In this guide, you’ll learn how to set up the view_item event for WooCommerce product pages using plain JavaScript and Google Tag Manager (GTM) — without needing PHP or extra plugins. This tutorial is ideal for: Let’s dive in step by step. Tools You’ll Need […]

From Courses to Code: Building My First Google Tag Manager Add-on with Apps Script

Illustration of a Google Tag Manager add-on project showing a Google Sheet with GTM tag data and GTM UI open in browser tabs

Hey friends Over the past few weeks, I’ve been working on a personal project that’s turning into something I’m really proud of: A Google Sheets Add-on that fetches and audits GTM container data like tags, triggers, and workspaces — all from the comfort of a spreadsheet. Why I’m Doing This As a Digital Analyst, I […]

Why You Sometimes See an Empty User ID in GA4 (and How to Work Around It)

Missing User ID on GA4 visual with phone and Google Analytics logo

If you’ve been working with Google Analytics 4 (GA4), you might have encountered instances where the user_id field appears empty. This can be confusing and frustrating, especially if you rely on user identification to understand behavior patterns and track user journeys across sessions. Here’s a closer look at why this happens, and how you can work around […]

5 Reasons How Looker Studio shaped my career

5 Reasons We Love Looker Studio

When I first started my journey in data analytics, I was coming from a digital marketing background where most decisions were based on gut feelings, trends, and rough performance metrics. I knew data was powerful, but the world of data visualization seemed like a distant galaxy filled with jargon, coding, and complex tools that just […]