{"id":100322,"date":"2023-08-22T08:04:39","date_gmt":"2023-08-22T08:04:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/how-to-fill-in-the-analytics-gaps-on-your-site-with-jetpack\/"},"modified":"2023-08-22T08:04:39","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T08:04:39","slug":"how-to-fill-in-the-analytics-gaps-on-your-site-with-jetpack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/en-in\/how-to-fill-in-the-analytics-gaps-on-your-site-with-jetpack\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fill in the Analytics Gaps on Your Site with Jetpack"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have you ever wanted to know which of your posts or pages is most popular, what time of day is best for posting content or where visitors are coming from?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analytics tools can help you track these things. But which analytics plugin is best?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve used WordPress before, you\u2019ve probably heard of Jetpack. This immensely popular WordPress plugin<\/a> is used by 5.4% of all websites<\/a>, including WordPress.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s closely examine the Jetpack plugin, including the Jetpack Stats<\/a> feature and how to set up social sharing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Jetpack for WordPress?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Jetpack<\/a> is an all-in-one WordPress plugin for analytics, performance, security, design and marketing. Jetpack\u2019s toolkit simplifies WordPress management and helps you save time, whether you\u2019re running a personal blog<\/a> or a thriving eCommerce business.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jetpack\u2019s toolkit simplifies WordPress management and helps you save time, whether you\u2019re running a personal blog or a thriving eCommerce business.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

While Jetpack itself is free, you can purchase individual add-ons<\/a> or bundles<\/a> for additional features. The Jetpack Stats feature comes entirely free, while Jetpack Social has minimal free features and a paid plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The free version of Jetpack helps you design your website, monitor website stats, improve load times and enhance security<\/a>. The Security bundle offers additional scanning, backup and anti-spam features. The Complete bundle offers those tools plus extra growth and performance features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to install Jetpack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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You can download the free version of Jetpack from the plugin repository, and the setup is quick. You can install the plugin<\/a> on your WordPress dashboard by going to Plugins <\/strong>> Add New<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To access Jetpack Stats and some other features, you must connect to a WordPress.com account. You\u2019ll be prompted to do this as soon as you activate the plugin, but you can also click the new Jetpack menu item in your WordPress dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Create an account by going to WordPress.com<\/a> and clicking Get Started<\/strong> or through Jetpack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you go with a paid version, Jetpack will handle the installation. You\u2019ll just need to enter your website\u2019s URL and your WP-admin credentials while checking out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Get real-time insights with Jetpack Stats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you\u2019ve ever used Google Analytics with your WordPress website<\/a>, you know it can be overwhelming \u2014 especially if you\u2019re just curious about which posts are doing best. This tool may be powerful, but you may prefer the simplicity and conciseness Jetpack Stats provides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jetpack Stats<\/a> offers a curated list of only the most relevant metrics. It shows you which pages perform well, what authors write top articles and the weekly and yearly trends. And it tracks all of this in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>How to use Jetpack Stats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are four places you can view Jetpack Stats on WordPress. The first is a widget on your dashboard, which gives a quick overview of your visitors and highlights. You can also find the \u201cat a glance\u201d version at Jetpack <\/strong>> Dashboard<\/strong>, which offers a basic overview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can view quick stats for individual posts and pages from the Posts <\/strong>or Pages <\/strong>menus. Just click the icon below Stats<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, you have your full stats page at Jetpack <\/strong>> Stats<\/strong>. There are more detailed stats here, so let\u2019s break it down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On the Traffic<\/strong> tab:<\/p>\n\n\n\n