Traffic Event Flags
Mark and track key events that impact your website traffic by clicking directly on your analytics graphs
Overview
Traffic Event Flags allow you to visually mark significant events directly on your traffic graphs. Click on any point in your traffic data to flag events like marketing campaigns, website changes, or external factors that you believe influenced your website's performance.
FAQ
What can I flag? Flag marketing campaigns, website updates, social media posts, press releases, competitor changes, seasonal events, or any external factors that might affect traffic.
How do flags help with analysis? Flags provide context for traffic changes, helping you correlate events with performance metrics and understand what drives your website's success.
How to Use Event Flags
Adding event flags to your traffic graphs is simple:
- Navigate to your traffic analytics dashboard
- Click on any point in your traffic graph
- Select "Add Event Flag" from the context menu
- Fill in event details like name, description, date, and type
- Save your flag
Common Event Types
Organize your flags by categorizing different types of events:
- Marketing Events: Campaign launches, email blasts, social media posts, influencer partnerships
- Technical Changes: Website updates, new features, performance optimizations, A/B tests
- External Factors: Industry news, competitor changes, seasonal trends, world events
- Content Updates: New blog posts, product launches, pricing changes
Analyzing Flagged Events
Use your event flags to gain insights into traffic patterns:
- View all flags for specific time periods
- Filter flags by event type (marketing, technical, external)
- Compare traffic before and after flagged events
- Track the correlation between events and traffic changes
- Export flag data for reporting and analysis
Best Practices
Make the most of your event flags with these tips:
- Flag events as they happen for accurate timing
- Use consistent naming conventions for easy searching
- Include specific details about expected vs. actual impact
- Review and update flags regularly
- Share flags with your team for collaborative analysis
Learn More
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