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WEB ANALYTICS VALUE PROPOSITION FOR EXECUTIVES

The case for data driven website decision making

Monday, June 1, 2009

Gut or Data?

Monday, June 1, 2009

Gut or Data? How does your organization make website

decisions?

Monday, June 1, 2009

Gut or Data? How does your organization make website

decisions? Gut or Data?

Monday, June 1, 2009

Gut or Data? How does your organization make website

decisions? Gut or Data? No good data

availableNon-data based decisions to be

made

Insufficient analytical skills in employees

Lack of analytical talent

Multiple versions of the

“truth”

Monday, June 1, 2009

Research says…

Source: Quantitative Acenture Online Survey, July 2008https://www.accenture.com/Global/Technology/Information_Mgmt/Information_Mgmt_Services/R_and_I/SurveyAchieved.htm

Monday, June 1, 2009

Research says… Accenture surveyed more than 250 executives

in July 2008 about their companies' use of and investment in business analytics to remain competitive.

Source: Quantitative Acenture Online Survey, July 2008https://www.accenture.com/Global/Technology/Information_Mgmt/Information_Mgmt_Services/R_and_I/SurveyAchieved.htm

Monday, June 1, 2009

Research says… Accenture surveyed more than 250 executives

in July 2008 about their companies' use of and investment in business analytics to remain competitive.

Source: Quantitative Acenture Online Survey, July 2008https://www.accenture.com/Global/Technology/Information_Mgmt/Information_Mgmt_Services/R_and_I/SurveyAchieved.htm

Monday, June 1, 2009

Research says… Accenture surveyed more than 250 executives

in July 2008 about their companies' use of and investment in business analytics to remain competitive.

Source: Quantitative Acenture Online Survey, July 2008https://www.accenture.com/Global/Technology/Information_Mgmt/Information_Mgmt_Services/R_and_I/SurveyAchieved.htm

Monday, June 1, 2009

Research says… Accenture surveyed more than 250 executives

in July 2008 about their companies' use of and investment in business analytics to remain competitive.

Nearly half of major corporate decisions are based on the good 'ole gut. (And that’s only what they say)

Source: Quantitative Acenture Online Survey, July 2008https://www.accenture.com/Global/Technology/Information_Mgmt/Information_Mgmt_Services/R_and_I/SurveyAchieved.htm

Monday, June 1, 2009

Why?

Monday, June 1, 2009

Why? 61% - No good data

available

Monday, June 1, 2009

Why? 61% - No good data

available 55% - Qualitative

(emotional) factors

Monday, June 1, 2009

Why? 61% - No good data

available 55% - Qualitative

(emotional) factors 23% - Insufficient

quantitative skills in employees

Monday, June 1, 2009

Why? 61% - No good data

available 55% - Qualitative

(emotional) factors 23% - Insufficient

quantitative skills in employees

36% - Shortage of analytical talent

Monday, June 1, 2009

Why? 61% - No good data

available 55% - Qualitative

(emotional) factors 23% - Insufficient

quantitative skills in employees

36% - Shortage of analytical talent

No good data available

Non-data based decisions to be

made

Insufficient analytical skills in employees

Lack of analytical talent

Monday, June 1, 2009

Why? 61% - No good data

available 55% - Qualitative

(emotional) factors 23% - Insufficient

quantitative skills in employees

36% - Shortage of analytical talent

No good data available

Non-data based decisions to be

made

Insufficient analytical skills in employees

Lack of analytical talent

Multiple versions of the

“truth”

Monday, June 1, 2009

Why? 61% - No good data

available 55% - Qualitative

(emotional) factors 23% - Insufficient

quantitative skills in employees

36% - Shortage of analytical talent

No good data available

Non-data based decisions to be

made

Insufficient analytical skills in employees

Lack of analytical talent

Multiple versions of the

“truth”

It’s the way we’ve always

done it

Monday, June 1, 2009

So what?

Monday, June 1, 2009

So what? Nearly three-quarters (72 percent) of respondents say

they are striving to increase their organization's analytics use. Two-thirds surveyed recognize their decision-making failings and want to reduce their dependency on their gut.

Monday, June 1, 2009

So what? Nearly three-quarters (72 percent) of respondents say

they are striving to increase their organization's analytics use. Two-thirds surveyed recognize their decision-making failings and want to reduce their dependency on their gut.

Some key quotes from the research:

Monday, June 1, 2009

So what? Nearly three-quarters (72 percent) of respondents say

they are striving to increase their organization's analytics use. Two-thirds surveyed recognize their decision-making failings and want to reduce their dependency on their gut.

Some key quotes from the research: “There’s a strong concern over the future lack of analytical

skilled resources.”

Monday, June 1, 2009

So what? Nearly three-quarters (72 percent) of respondents say

they are striving to increase their organization's analytics use. Two-thirds surveyed recognize their decision-making failings and want to reduce their dependency on their gut.

Some key quotes from the research: “There’s a strong concern over the future lack of analytical

skilled resources.” "We need to move from a mass-market approach to a more

segmented, targeted approach which requires significantly more analysis.”

Monday, June 1, 2009

So what? Nearly three-quarters (72 percent) of respondents say

they are striving to increase their organization's analytics use. Two-thirds surveyed recognize their decision-making failings and want to reduce their dependency on their gut.

Some key quotes from the research: “There’s a strong concern over the future lack of analytical

skilled resources.” "We need to move from a mass-market approach to a more

segmented, targeted approach which requires significantly more analysis.”

"Companies can become mired in the past, i.e., ‘that’s the way we’ve always done business.’ Today’s marketplace and available technology requires the ability to revamp marketing and customer service strategies.”

Monday, June 1, 2009

So why give up on your gut?

Monday, June 1, 2009

So why give up on your gut? To quickly react to changes in customer

demand

Monday, June 1, 2009

So why give up on your gut? To quickly react to changes in customer

demand Increase sales

Monday, June 1, 2009

So why give up on your gut? To quickly react to changes in customer

demand Increase sales Increase profit margin

Monday, June 1, 2009

So why give up on your gut? To quickly react to changes in customer

demand Increase sales Increase profit margin Increase customer loyalty and retention

Monday, June 1, 2009

So why give up on your gut? To quickly react to changes in customer

demand Increase sales Increase profit margin Increase customer loyalty and retention Improve EBITDA

Monday, June 1, 2009

So why give up on your gut? To quickly react to changes in customer

demand Increase sales Increase profit margin Increase customer loyalty and retention Improve EBITDA

Measurement

Monday, June 1, 2009

So why give up on your gut? To quickly react to changes in customer

demand Increase sales Increase profit margin Increase customer loyalty and retention Improve EBITDA

Measurement Accountability

Monday, June 1, 2009

So why give up on your gut? To quickly react to changes in customer

demand Increase sales Increase profit margin Increase customer loyalty and retention Improve EBITDA

Measurement Accountability ROI

Monday, June 1, 2009

Example

Monday, June 1, 2009

Example A January 2008 report from Aberdeen

Group on retailers using “best in class” analytics tools and techniques increased

Monday, June 1, 2009

Example A January 2008 report from Aberdeen

Group on retailers using “best in class” analytics tools and techniques increased Average year-over-year same-store sales by

11.7 percent

Monday, June 1, 2009

Example A January 2008 report from Aberdeen

Group on retailers using “best in class” analytics tools and techniques increased Average year-over-year same-store sales by

11.7 percent Average profit-margin by 9.3 percent

Monday, June 1, 2009

Example A January 2008 report from Aberdeen

Group on retailers using “best in class” analytics tools and techniques increased Average year-over-year same-store sales by

11.7 percent Average profit-margin by 9.3 percent Customer retention by 12.2 percent

Monday, June 1, 2009

In short…

Monday, June 1, 2009

In short… Using analytics can help you

Monday, June 1, 2009

In short… Using analytics can help you

Understand your customers

Monday, June 1, 2009

In short… Using analytics can help you

Understand your customers Quantify and improve marketing results

Monday, June 1, 2009

In short… Using analytics can help you

Understand your customers Quantify and improve marketing results Make better decisions

Monday, June 1, 2009

In short… Using analytics can help you

Understand your customers Quantify and improve marketing results Make better decisions Increase EBITDA

Monday, June 1, 2009

On Web Analytics

Monday, June 1, 2009

On Web Analytics In the April 2007 report "Web Analytics:

The Crystal Ball of Customer Behavior," Aberdeen found that 89% of Best-in-Class companies used, or planned to use, web analytics solutions as a method to measure corporate goals, such as improving the customer experience.

Monday, June 1, 2009

On Web Analytics In the April 2007 report "Web Analytics:

The Crystal Ball of Customer Behavior," Aberdeen found that 89% of Best-in-Class companies used, or planned to use, web analytics solutions as a method to measure corporate goals, such as improving the customer experience. Of these top performing companies, 28%

admitted that the data delivered by a web analytics solution was difficult to interpret.

Monday, June 1, 2009

What about “subjective” stuff?

Monday, June 1, 2009

What about “subjective” stuff?

Monday, June 1, 2009

What about “subjective” stuff?

Everything online is

Monday, June 1, 2009

What about “subjective” stuff?

Everything online isMEASURABLE

Monday, June 1, 2009

Everything is Measurable

Monday, June 1, 2009

Everything is Measurable Example – Should I authorize my CMO to spend ½ million

dollars on a 6 month branding campaign?

Monday, June 1, 2009

Everything is Measurable Example – Should I authorize my CMO to spend ½ million

dollars on a 6 month branding campaign? Traditional – Do campaign (or not) and then do a focus

group before and after to see if your brand appeal increased

Monday, June 1, 2009

Everything is Measurable Example – Should I authorize my CMO to spend ½ million

dollars on a 6 month branding campaign? Traditional – Do campaign (or not) and then do a focus

group before and after to see if your brand appeal increased Answer – Yes, people are liking our brand more, or

ooops, not.

Monday, June 1, 2009

Everything is Measurable Example – Should I authorize my CMO to spend ½ million

dollars on a 6 month branding campaign? Traditional – Do campaign (or not) and then do a focus

group before and after to see if your brand appeal increased Answer – Yes, people are liking our brand more, or

ooops, not. Problem – You don’t know until it’s over

Monday, June 1, 2009

Everything is Measurable Example – Should I authorize my CMO to spend ½ million

dollars on a 6 month branding campaign? Traditional – Do campaign (or not) and then do a focus

group before and after to see if your brand appeal increased Answer – Yes, people are liking our brand more, or

ooops, not. Problem – You don’t know until it’s over

The Web Analytics Way – Ongoing measurement of brand keywords typed in search engines and direct/bookmarks for people who arrive at your site.

Monday, June 1, 2009

Everything is Measurable Example – Should I authorize my CMO to spend ½ million

dollars on a 6 month branding campaign? Traditional – Do campaign (or not) and then do a focus

group before and after to see if your brand appeal increased Answer – Yes, people are liking our brand more, or

ooops, not. Problem – You don’t know until it’s over

The Web Analytics Way – Ongoing measurement of brand keywords typed in search engines and direct/bookmarks for people who arrive at your site. Answer – Authorize two months, test and optimize the

campaign, then when your “brand” index is increasing X% monthly, keep the spend going!

Monday, June 1, 2009

Everything is Measurable Example – Should I authorize my CMO to spend ½ million

dollars on a 6 month branding campaign? Traditional – Do campaign (or not) and then do a focus

group before and after to see if your brand appeal increased Answer – Yes, people are liking our brand more, or

ooops, not. Problem – You don’t know until it’s over

The Web Analytics Way – Ongoing measurement of brand keywords typed in search engines and direct/bookmarks for people who arrive at your site. Answer – Authorize two months, test and optimize the

campaign, then when your “brand” index is increasing X% monthly, keep the spend going!

You know while it’s going on and can adjust

Monday, June 1, 2009

Ready to lose your gut?

Monday, June 1, 2009

Ready to lose your gut?

Here’s how to get started

Monday, June 1, 2009

Ready to lose your gut?

Here’s how to get started Hire an experienced web analyst, or a geeky

marketer with some analytics experience, or choose an interested geek internally and send them for training.

Monday, June 1, 2009

Ready to lose your gut?

Here’s how to get started Hire an experienced web analyst, or a geeky

marketer with some analytics experience, or choose an interested geek internally and send them for training.

Invite said geek to every decision making meeting and ask for his/her applicable data.

Monday, June 1, 2009

Ready to lose your gut?

Here’s how to get started Hire an experienced web analyst, or a geeky

marketer with some analytics experience, or choose an interested geek internally and send them for training.

Invite said geek to every decision making meeting and ask for his/her applicable data.

Listen to their data.

Monday, June 1, 2009

Ready to lose your gut?

Here’s how to get started Hire an experienced web analyst, or a geeky

marketer with some analytics experience, or choose an interested geek internally and send them for training.

Invite said geek to every decision making meeting and ask for his/her applicable data.

Listen to their data. Whenever you feel that tingle in you gut, ask

your analytics person to prove it.

Monday, June 1, 2009

Ready to lose your gut?

Here’s how to get started Hire an experienced web analyst, or a geeky

marketer with some analytics experience, or choose an interested geek internally and send them for training.

Invite said geek to every decision making meeting and ask for his/her applicable data.

Listen to their data. Whenever you feel that tingle in you gut, ask

your analytics person to prove it. Enjoy your improved EBITDA

Monday, June 1, 2009

Why a Web Analyst?

Monday, June 1, 2009

Why a Web Analyst? Aberdeen’s “Crystal Ball” report also identified

the number one issue for organizations who are evaluating web analytics solutions:

Monday, June 1, 2009

Why a Web Analyst? Aberdeen’s “Crystal Ball” report also identified

the number one issue for organizations who are evaluating web analytics solutions:

“There is little direction from vendors on how to maximize the use of the data for

better business decisions”

Monday, June 1, 2009

Why a Web Analyst? Aberdeen’s “Crystal Ball” report also identified

the number one issue for organizations who are evaluating web analytics solutions:

“There is little direction from vendors on how to maximize the use of the data for

better business decisions”

Monday, June 1, 2009

Why a Web Analyst? Aberdeen’s “Crystal Ball” report also identified

the number one issue for organizations who are evaluating web analytics solutions:

“There is little direction from vendors on how to maximize the use of the data for

better business decisions”

Monday, June 1, 2009

Why a Web Analyst? Aberdeen’s “Crystal Ball” report also identified

the number one issue for organizations who are evaluating web analytics solutions:

“There is little direction from vendors on how to maximize the use of the data for

better business decisions”

Monday, June 1, 2009

Why a Web Analyst?

Monday, June 1, 2009

Why a Web Analyst?

Monday, June 1, 2009

Why a Web Analyst?

Monday, June 1, 2009

Why a Web Analyst?

Monday, June 1, 2009

Why a Web Analyst?

Monday, June 1, 2009

Why a Web Analyst?

Monday, June 1, 2009

What you and your analyst should be doing…

Monday, June 1, 2009

What you and your analyst should be doing…

Define Objectives

Monday, June 1, 2009

What you and your analyst should be doing…

Define Objectives Map Objectives to Site

Monday, June 1, 2009

What you and your analyst should be doing…

Define Objectives Map Objectives to Site Look for Opportunities

Monday, June 1, 2009

What you and your analyst should be doing…

Define Objectives Map Objectives to Site Look for Opportunities Set Targets and Segment Audience

Monday, June 1, 2009

What you and your analyst should be doing…

Define Objectives Map Objectives to Site Look for Opportunities Set Targets and Segment Audience Test the Change!

Monday, June 1, 2009

What you and your analyst should be doing…

Define Objectives Map Objectives to Site Look for Opportunities Set Targets and Segment Audience Test the Change! Measure Results & Optimize

Monday, June 1, 2009

What you and your analyst should be doing…

Define Objectives Map Objectives to Site Look for Opportunities Set Targets and Segment Audience Test the Change! Measure Results & Optimize

Repeat

Monday, June 1, 2009

What you and your analyst should be doing…

Define Objectives Map Objectives to Site Look for Opportunities Set Targets and Segment Audience Test the Change! Measure Results & Optimize

Repeat

Repeat

Monday, June 1, 2009

dan@webanalyticsbuzz.com, danlinton@gmail.com

Thanks for your time!

Monday, June 1, 2009

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