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Google Analytics – Day 1

Google Analytics – Day 1

I have data! I have visitors (well, not that many – but heck, I expected zero)! Some people have found my blog via web searches. However, I was disappointed with the posting they found. I must pay closer attention to the title to content relationship, as well as, keyword usage. On to the Analytics Report: As a very new user to Google Analytics, I was amazed at the level of detail available in the reports and dashboard. Reports covered many…

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More Google stuff and the blog

More Google stuff and the blog

The web analytics platform that I have used in the past (Hitbox) is going away…a victim of acquisition?? I have been looking at alternative solutions for web analytics. I have never had any kind of tracking on my blog and, to be honest, never really cared that much about it. I am basically convinced that I am safely tucked into my cyberspace hole of obscurity. My web developers have suggested a few solutions but really like the output an cost…

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Google Apps – Part 3a: Notes and Tasks Continued

Google Apps – Part 3a: Notes and Tasks Continued

I like the Calendar app and the import ability: You can export your calendar items out of Outlook and import them into Google’s Calendar with no major problems. It is quick and easy, but be sure you follow the simple instructions that Google provides. I found them by doing a Google search…strange when you think about it. It was not an intuitive process. Warning, I found almost all the links (to third party sites) contain outdated information. Save yourself the…

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High, High Speed

High, High Speed

Verizon is starting a major roll out of their FiSO service. I sooo want this service. I would be delighted with the 20Mb/10Mb service, not to mention the 50Mb service. Near giddy, I tell you, near giddy. I do not know if I would want the 50Mb service (cost mainly) unless I was able to get a static IP and Verizon allowed hosting of personal servers (i.e. no port filtering). I want to setup a Vent server at the house….

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