Every decision affects the product's success, user satisfaction, and business goals. But how do you make these decisions with confidence? The answer lies in data—and more specifically, in leveraging analytics.
Reflecting on my career journey from being a Product Owner at Symantec back in 2010 to now working in a small-to-medium business (SMB) setting, I've seen how the role of a Product Owner has evolved dramatically. The shift from the enterprise environment of a large tech company to the more flexible, fast-paced world of an SMB has been both challenging and enlightening. Here, I want to share my perspective on how the Product Owner role has changed and the way it has adapted to new methodologies, expectations, and environments over the years.
The attribution model your analytics tool defaults to is quietly shaping every budget decision you make — and most teams never change it. Understanding how each of the six main models works, which suits your product type, and why Matomo…
The importance of collecting precise and relevant data cannot be overstated. One way to achieve this is by using a dataLayer. In this guide, we’ll explore the concept of a dataLayer, its benefits, and how it can be implemented for…
Tailored tracking through the dataLayer emerges as a pivotal strategy, offering insights and opportunities that generic tracking methods simply cannot match. Let’s explore some applications and advantages of this approach, examining Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Matomo as examples. What…
Analytics & CRO Technical SEO became my problem the day our Core Web Vitals scores tanked after a Next.js migration. The sprint was closed, the engineering team had moved on, and Google Search Console was showing a sharp increase in…
In this guide, I will walk you through the installation process and provide step-by-step instructions to ensure a seamless deployment of your first container using Matomo Tag Manager. So, let’s dive in and get started! Installation Setting up the container…
Analytics & CRO Matomo custom events let you capture the specific user interactions that drive product decisions — clicks, filter usage, form submissions, search queries — without a development sprint for every new measurement need. The key is a consistent…
In today’s digital landscape, web analytics is crucial for understanding user behaviour, optimising conversions, and driving business growth. Accurate and insightful analytics are paramount. Initially transitioning to Google Analytics 4 (GA4) after Google announced the sunset of GA Universal Analytics,…
Analytics & CRO Running Matomo on-premise was a deliberate decision, not a default. Most analytics teams inherit whatever tool is already in place — GA4, a SaaS platform, whatever the previous team set up. I made the switch intentionally, and…
