Author Archives: Nate Griffin

CYA: Update your Privacy Page

If you’re using Google Analytics or any service, take note of this post from Search Engine Land and update your privacy policy. All you have to do is: Create a privacy policy State the usage of third party tracking State the usage of cookies to track anonymous data No one actually reads those terms of service [...]
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Nate at PubCon ? OMG!

So, PubCon South is right around the corner (March 8-9  Austin, TX), and it is official; I am speaking on a panel! Search Analytics and Traffic Analysis Date: Wednesday March 9 Time: 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM Location: Salon B Format: Standard Conference Session Show up, because this is going to be a fantastic session. [...]
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Why Hits Still Matter

Why are C-levels still focused on Page Views and Hits? Because other C-levels are. When bosses are told Page Views are important, that is what they will consider important even if page views aren’t germane to their business goals. I have never hidden the fact that I am a professional wrestling fan, and have been since I [...]
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