How do I get my Google Analytics data into Activity Stream?
This is a process that needs to be done on your end, which involves giving us access to your Google Analytics account. To get this set up, write us at support@activitystream.com and we can send you detailed instructions on how to do it and get the process moving.
I can't see any Sales Channels dashboard. Where is it?
If you can't find Sales Channels under your Dashboard menu, this means your organization does not have the setup for this dashboard, or has a limited membership with Activity Stream that does not include this data. To change this and upgrade your membership, reach out to us at support@activitystream.com.
Why does my Sales Channels UTM data say "direct" or "(none)"?
Direct/none may appear in your Sales Channels under source/medium. This means Analytics doesn’t have any referral information for these users.
Here is a link explaining why this happens, in depth:
https://www.datadrivenu.com/direct-none-traffic-source-google-analytics/ As you can see on the link, some of this Direct/none data is unavoidable, but the best solution is to UTM tag every URL you post. This way, you can control how Google Analytics tracks your traffic as much as possible.
Why are my Campaigns showing weird values?
if your campaign names are hard to decipher, there is a good chance that there are automatic UTM tags set by your email campaign tool such as, for example, Mail Chimp. By manually setting your URL UTM tags, you will be able to control this data much more.
Here’s a list of some of our favourite articles on the subject in case you want more:
Why are my Campaigns showing weird values?
if your campaign names are hard to decipher, there is a good chance that there are automatic UTM tags set by your email campaign tool such as, for example, Mail Chimp. By manually setting your URL UTM tags, you will be able to control this data much more.
Here’s a list of some of our favourite articles on the subject in case you want more: