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# How to Set Up Analytics for Your Documentation This guide shows you how to configure analytics tracking for your DocuMCP-deployed documentation site. ## Quick Setup ```bash # Prompt DocuMCP: "set up analytics for my documentation site" ``` ## Analytics Overview DocuMCP supports comprehensive analytics for your documentation: ### Analytics Types - **Usage Analytics**: Page views, user sessions, traffic sources - **Content Analytics**: Popular pages, search queries, user journeys - **Performance Analytics**: Page load times, error rates, user experience - **SEO Analytics**: Search rankings, organic traffic, keyword performance ### Supported Platforms - **Google Analytics**: Comprehensive web analytics - **Plausible**: Privacy-focused analytics - **Fathom**: Simple, privacy-friendly analytics - **Custom Analytics**: Integration with your existing tools ## Setup Methods ### Method 1: Automated Setup (Recommended) ```bash # Complete analytics setup: "configure comprehensive analytics for my documentation" ``` This will: 1. Analyze your site structure 2. Configure tracking code 3. Set up conversion goals 4. Enable enhanced ecommerce tracking 5. Configure custom dashboards ### Method 2: Manual Configuration #### Step 1: Google Analytics Setup ```bash # Set up Google Analytics: "configure Google Analytics for my documentation site" ``` #### Step 2: Custom Events ```bash # Set up custom events: "configure custom analytics events for documentation interactions" ``` #### Step 3: Goals and Conversions ```bash # Set up conversion tracking: "configure analytics goals for my documentation" ``` ## Google Analytics Configuration ### Basic Setup ```yaml # Google Analytics configuration analytics: tracking_id: "G-XXXXXXXXXX" enhanced_measurement: true privacy_mode: true cookie_consent: true ``` ### Custom Events ```javascript // Documentation-specific events gtag("event", "documentation_view", { page_title: "API Reference", section: "authentication", user_type: "developer", }); gtag("event", "search_query", { search_term: "authentication", results_count: 15, }); ``` ### Enhanced Ecommerce ```javascript // Track documentation interactions gtag("event", "view_item", { currency: "USD", value: 0, items: [ { item_id: "tutorial_completed", item_name: "Getting Started Tutorial", category: "tutorial", quantity: 1, }, ], }); ``` ## Privacy-Focused Analytics ### Plausible Analytics ```bash # Set up Plausible: "configure Plausible analytics for privacy-focused tracking" ``` ### Fathom Analytics ```bash # Set up Fathom: "configure Fathom analytics for simple, privacy-friendly tracking" ``` ## Custom Analytics Integration ### DocuMCP Analytics ```bash # Use DocuMCP built-in analytics: "enable DocuMCP analytics for my documentation" ``` ### Custom Dashboard ```bash # Create custom dashboard: "create custom analytics dashboard for my documentation metrics" ``` ## Analytics Configuration Examples ### Documentation-Specific Tracking ```yaml # Documentation analytics configuration documentation_analytics: page_views: enabled: true track_sections: true track_search: true user_journey: enabled: true track_tutorial_completion: true track_api_usage: true performance: enabled: true track_load_times: true track_errors: true ``` ### Search Analytics ```javascript // Track search interactions function trackSearch(query, results) { gtag("event", "search", { search_term: query, results_count: results.length, page_location: window.location.href, }); } ``` ## Advanced Analytics Features ### User Segmentation ```bash # Set up user segmentation: "configure user segmentation for documentation analytics" ``` ### A/B Testing ```bash # Set up A/B testing: "configure A/B testing for documentation improvements" ``` ### Heatmaps ```bash # Set up heatmaps: "configure heatmap tracking for user behavior analysis" ``` ## Analytics Dashboards ### Custom Documentation Dashboard ```bash # Create documentation dashboard: "create custom dashboard for documentation metrics" ``` ### Real-time Monitoring ```bash # Set up real-time monitoring: "configure real-time analytics monitoring" ``` ## Reporting and Insights ### Automated Reports ```bash # Set up automated reports: "configure automated analytics reports" ``` ### Performance Insights ```bash # Generate performance insights: "analyze documentation performance metrics" ``` ## Privacy and Compliance ### GDPR Compliance ```yaml # GDPR compliance configuration privacy: gdpr_compliant: true cookie_consent: true data_retention: "26 months" anonymize_ip: true ``` ### Cookie Management ```bash # Configure cookie consent: "set up cookie consent for analytics tracking" ``` ## Troubleshooting ### Common Issues **Problem**: Analytics not tracking **Solution**: Verify tracking code installation and configuration **Problem**: Data discrepancies **Solution**: Check filters and sampling settings **Problem**: Privacy compliance issues **Solution**: Review consent mechanisms and data handling **Problem**: Performance impact **Solution**: Optimize tracking code and use async loading ### Analytics Debugging ```bash # Debug analytics issues: "debug analytics tracking problems" ``` ## Best Practices ### Implementation Guidelines 1. **Privacy First**: Always respect user privacy 2. **Minimal Impact**: Optimize tracking for performance 3. **Clear Purpose**: Only track data you'll use 4. **Regular Review**: Audit analytics data regularly 5. **User Consent**: Implement proper consent mechanisms ### Data Quality 1. **Accurate Tracking**: Test tracking implementation 2. **Clean Data**: Set up proper filters and goals 3. **Regular Audits**: Review data quality monthly 4. **Documentation**: Document your analytics setup 5. **Team Training**: Train team on analytics interpretation ## Analytics Tools ### Built-in DocuMCP Analytics - Documentation-specific metrics - User journey tracking - Content performance analysis - Search analytics ### External Tools - Google Analytics 4 - Google Search Console - Plausible Analytics - Fathom Analytics ## Next Steps - [Site Monitoring](site-monitoring.md) - [SEO Optimization](seo-optimization.md) - [Performance Optimization](performance-optimization.md) - [Custom Domains](custom-domains.md)