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Google Experiments in 5 Easy Steps (using WordPress)
This document outlines a 5-step process for conducting a content experiment using Google Analytics: 1. Set goals in Google Analytics and identify the page to test. 2. Create alternative versions of the test page. 3. Set up the experiment in Google Analytics. 4. Add the experiment JavaScript code to the original test page. 5. Monitor experiment results and continue testing pages.
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- 1. Step 1 Google Analytics Step Content Experiments 2 (for WordPress) Step in Five Easy Steps 3 Step Presented by Avery Cohen 4 Step 5 ©2013, Metrist Partners – may not be used without permission
- 2. Why Google ContentExperiments? 1. Everybody likes a winner 2. Helps your customer become the winner 3. Your website will make more money 4. And that makes you a winner 5. It’s easy Don’t take my word for it; check out http://whichtestwon.com/
- 3. Google Content Experimentsin Five easy Steps 1. Set a Goal & establish it in Google Analytics 2. Create two versions of the page you want to test – and don’t stop at two! 3. Create the experiment in Google Analytics 4. Add experiment JavaScript to the Original Page – thank you CMS! 5. Monitor the test results - and keep improving!
- 4. Step 1 Set a Goal Program goals: • Lower bounce rate by 20% • Double new member registration rate • Increase sales by $1,000/day A/B test goal: Can we • Reach the purchase make a better “thank you” page first impression than this?
- 5. Step 1 Create the Goal in Google Analytics
- 6. Step 1 Create a Goal in Google Analytics
- 7. Step 2 Create Alternative Page for “A/B” Test Make a difference • Tone of the page • Page layout • Information: – unique value propositions – Offers or enticements Can we • Calls to action make a better first impression than this?
- 8. Step 3 Create an Experiment Google Analytics Content Experiment
- 9. Step 3 Create an Experiment • Google Analytics Content Experiment
- 13. Step 4 Add Code to Original Page This is the code you need to add to your original page.
- 14. Step WordPress Plug-In 4 for Google Experiments Install Plug-In and Activate http://wpsolutions-hq.com/google-content-experiments-for-wordpress/ - free plug-in for WordPress.
- 15. Add Experiment Codeto the Original Page Original Version of the Landing Page Edit your original page, check “enable Content Experiments” and paste in the code. Half the people who request the original page will receive the alternate “B” version.
- 16. View Page Sourceto Confirm Code Google Analytics Content Experiment code is the first thing in the <head> section! And it ONLY appears on the Original (“A”) Version of the page being tested!
- 17. Verify the Experiment in Google Analytics
- 18. Step 5 Your Experiment is Running
- 19. Step 5 Monitor and Keep Testing!
- 20. Thank you. Avery J.Cohen Nick Martinelli Metrist Partners Joomla Rockers Chicago, Illinois averycohen@metrist.com nick@joomlarockers.com @averycohen @shreddemon www.metristpartners.com www.joomlarockers.com 312-772-5945