Analytics

Alexa blog: Full glossary of web analytics terms

Parse.ly

View the default Parse.ly dashboard:

Go to the Parse.ly dashboard for The Signal

• Log in with The Signal gmail address (get the password).
• In the drop-down menu at the top, make sure it says “signalhfx.ca”

Readings:

• Dashboard reference guide
• Parse.ly’s other how-to documents and tutorials

Google Analytics

View the default dashboard:

• Go to Google Analytics
• Log in with The Signal Google account (get the password).
• Click on Dashboards in the left-hand sidebar -> Shared -> Signal Public

Readings:

• A complete guide to Google Analytics

Twitter Analytics

View the default dashboard:

• Go to Twitter and log in using The Signal account (get the password).
• Click on the profile and choose “Analytics.”

Readings:

• Twitter tutorial and FAQ
• How to use Twitter Analytics

Measuring impact: Center for Investigative Reporting’s impact glossary