Blog - Piwik PRO

June 16, 2020

Piwik PRO vs. Google Analytics 360

Choosing the right analytics software for your organization is no easy feat. You need certainty that this strategic investment will pay off. That is why we’ve placed Piwik PRO and Google Analytics 360 side by side. We present the essential features of both products, explaining in detail their significance from legal, technical and practical perspectives.…
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June 10, 2020

Google Analytics alternative: Piwik PRO

According to W3Techs.com, Google Analytics is used by 55.6% of all websites. Its popularity comes as no surprise – it’s developed by one of the most recognizable brands in the world, offers a vast variety of features and is free. Google offers two kinds of properties: Universal Analytics and brand new Google Analytics 4 (GA4).…
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June 5, 2020

How to analyze multi-channel attribution in affiliate marketing using raw data

In an ideal world, a customer sees your ad then goes straight to your website to buy the product you promote. In reality, this customer may roam a comparison site, check your company’s social media profile, and read a product review on a blog. The whole journey to the moment they buy your product can…
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April 14, 2020

3 ways to track single-page applications (SPAs) with Tag Manager: a step-by-step guide

Single-page applications (SPAs) are said to provide stellar performance and user experience. However, to make sure that your SPA does the job, you need to measure how users interact with it. In this post, we’ll tell you how to track SPAs so as to gather as much data as possible with the least amount of…
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April 10, 2020

Should you run a DPIA for Google Analytics?

Google Analytics (GA) is reportedly installed on more than half of all websites. Its popularity comes as no surprise – it’s developed by one of the most recognizable brands in the world, it’s easy to get started with and it’s “free”. But the tool is useful not only for business owners, it’s also a powerful…
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April 3, 2020

Piwik PRO vs. Matomo (Piwik): The most important differences explained [Updated]

Piwik PRO and Matomo (formerly Piwik) have a shared history. Some of our employees contributed code for the open-source Piwik project. Early on Piwik PRO provided enterprise-level support and premium features on top of those open source foundations. However, in 2016 our paths diverged. We’re now two separate organizations, each with its own plans and…
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March 31, 2020

Keep tabs on your reports, better group content with new Piwik PRO Analytics Suite 12.0

With the new release on March 31, 2020, we’re excited to share the juicy bits of the Piwik PRO 12.0 upgrade. We’ll walk you through changes both big and small. Some of them are in response to our clients’ requests, while others are the outcome of brainstorming sessions, tests and our diligent work to deliver…
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March 24, 2020

What are the causes of data discrepancies between Piwik PRO and other analytics platforms?

Your Piwik PRO reports state that you had 35,292 visits last month, whereas your other analytics software says that you had 27,540 visits. Why the big difference? Where do these data discrepancies come from? If you are using Piwik PRO and another analytics platform to source your stats, at some point you may notice slight…
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March 12, 2020

Why you don't need huge sample sizes for meaningful insights

In a world where data is king, businesses are dealing with a lot of information. Indeed, the Piwik PRO suite helps companies in data-sensitive industries handle customer data responsibly. You can build accurate profiles of your customers, research granular user behaviour patterns, track the customer journey, and integrate first-party data from various online and offline…
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March 10, 2020

How to run web & app analytics projects across banking groups

Collecting behavioral data about app and website visitors and using it in marketing and advertising context has always been a challenge for the financial industry. We’ve tackled this issue in numerous posts on our blog. The problem is even greater for institutions with a worldwide presence. Because of strict privacy and security regulations – both…
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