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Module 1: Introduction to Digital Analytics

  1. 1.1What is digital analytics?
  2. 1.2The four types of analytics
  3. 1.3Connecting analytics to business objectives and KPIs

Module 2: Analytics Data and Measurement Planning

  1. 2.1How to build a measurement plan
  2. 2.2Key metrics for each marketing channel
  3. 2.3Data sources, collection, and data quality
  4. 2.4Segmentation and personalization

Module 3: Web Analytics Fundamentals

  1. 3.1Users, sessions, page views, and events
  2. 3.2Traffic sources, channels, and UTM parameters
  3. 3.3Landing pages and user behavior
  4. 3.4Engagement metrics and conversion metrics
  5. 3.5Reading reports, trends, and anomalies

Module 4: Analytics Tools and Platforms

  1. 4.1Google Analytics 4 fundamentals
  2. 4.2Google Search Console performance data
  3. 4.3Adobe Analytics overview
  4. 4.4Tag management and tracking implementation
  5. 4.5Connecting tools and choosing the right stack

Module 5: Conversion Funnels and Optimization

  1. 5.1What is a conversion?
  2. 5.2Conversion funnels and drop-off points
  3. 5.3How to calculate conversion rate
  4. 5.4Prioritizing conversion improvements
  5. 5.5Introduction to A/B testing

Module 6: Digital Marketing Performance Analysis

  1. 6.1Measuring SEO and paid advertising performance
  2. 6.2Social, content, and landing page performance
  3. 6.3Comparing acquisition channels
  4. 6.4Evaluating campaigns and avoiding vanity metrics

Module 7: Reporting, Visualization, and Insights

  1. 7.1Building a marketing performance report
  2. 7.2Data visualization and dashboards
  3. 7.3Comparing periods and benchmarking
  4. 7.4Turning data into actionable recommendations

Module 8: Analytics Projects and Practical Assessment

  1. 8.1Analytics case study: Isla Coffee Co.
  2. 8.2Final assessment: digital analytics case study

How to calculate conversion rate

Inside this lesson

  • The conversion rate formula
  • Why the denominator matters
  • How to interpret conversion rates fairly

Short answer

Conversion rate is conversions divided by sessions or users, multiplied by 100. For example, 300 purchases from 10,000 users is a 3% conversion rate. Always state your denominator, compare rates by segment, and use your own past performance as the main benchmark. A high rate on tiny volume is not automatically better.

The formula

Conversion rate = Conversions ÷ Sessions (or users) × 100

300 purchases from 10,000 users = 3% conversion rate.

Interpreting it well

  • Always state the denominator (per session or per user).
  • Compare by segment: device, channel, new vs. returning.
  • Benchmarks vary widely by industry; your own past performance is the most useful benchmark.
  • A higher rate on tiny volume is not automatically better.

Try it: shoe store numbers

An online shoe store has 20,000 product views, 2,400 add to cart, 1,000 checkouts started, and 450 purchases.

Quick quiz

1. 120 conversions from 4,000 sessions is...
2. Page A: 10% on 20 sessions. Page B: 3% on 5,000. Which matters more?

Your action

Key terms

Conversion rate
Conversions divided by sessions or users, times 100.
Denominator
The number you divide by, like sessions or users.
Benchmark
A reference number for comparison.
Volume
The total count behind a rate.

Questions beginners ask

What is a good conversion rate?

It depends on industry, price, and traffic. Beat your own last period first.

Sessions or users?

Either works. Pick one and use it consistently.

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