How to use Google Analytics for SEO analysis?

by percy_bauch , in category: SEO Tools , a year ago

How to use Google Analytics for SEO analysis?

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by june.crooks , a year ago

@percy_bauch 

Google Analytics can be a powerful tool for analyzing your website's traffic and its impact on your search engine optimization (SEO) efforts. Here are some steps to get started:

  1. Set up Google Analytics: If you haven't already, create a Google Analytics account and add the tracking code to your website.
  2. Analyze organic search traffic: Go to the Acquisition > All Traffic > Channels report and select "Organic Search." This will show you the traffic from search engines like Google. Look at metrics like sessions, bounce rate, and average session duration to understand how well your website is performing in search.
  3. Analyze landing pages: In the Landing Pages report, you can see which pages are receiving the most traffic from search engines. Look at metrics like bounce rate, average session duration, and conversion rate to identify areas for improvement.
  4. Analyze keywords: The Queries report shows you the keywords that people are using to find your website. You can see metrics like clicks, impressions, and click-through rate (CTR) for each keyword. Use this information to identify high-performing keywords and opportunities for optimization.
  5. Monitor behavior flow: The Behavior Flow report shows how visitors move through your website. Use this information to identify pages where visitors are dropping off and take steps to improve those pages.
  6. Monitor conversion rates: Finally, use Google Analytics to track your website's conversion rates. Look at metrics like goal completions, revenue, and conversion rate to understand how your website is performing overall.


Overall, Google Analytics can be a powerful tool for SEO analysis. By analyzing your website's traffic and user behavior, you can identify areas for improvement and optimize your website for better search engine rankings.