Measurement / Glossary definition

Web analytics

The collection and interpretation of configured website activity for defined operating questions.

Operational meaning

Analytics tools record selected events and properties. The numbers depend on implementation, consent, filters, identity rules, and the quality of the event plan.

Common misunderstanding

A dashboard is not automatically complete, causal, or connected to qualified customers.

References

  1. How Google Analytics worksGoogle Analytics Help (accessed July 18, 2026)

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