Analytics
Understand how users engage with your changelog using built-in analytics or third-party tools.Built-in analytics
updates.page tracks basic metrics automatically: [TODO: ADD IMAGE - REPORTS DASHBOARD]Available metrics
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Total views | Page views across your portal |
| Unique visitors | Distinct visitors (cookie-based) |
| Views over time | Daily view trends |
| Top announcements | Most-viewed announcements |
Viewing reports
Go to Reports in your dashboard to see your analytics.- Filter by date range (24h, 7d, 30d, 90d, or custom)
- See trends over time
- Identify your most popular announcements
Built-in analytics are privacy-friendly — we don’t track personal information or use third-party cookies.
Google Analytics
Add Google Analytics for detailed tracking:Get your Measurement ID
In Google Analytics, go to Admin → Data Streams → Web and copy your Measurement ID (starts with
G-).Add to updates.page
Go to Settings → Portal → Analytics & SEO and paste your Measurement ID in the Google Analytics field.
What’s tracked
With Google Analytics enabled, you’ll see:- Detailed page views and sessions
- User demographics and location
- Traffic sources
- User behavior flow
- Custom events (if configured)
Fathom Analytics
Prefer privacy-focused analytics? We support Fathom:- Get your Site ID from Fathom
- Go to Settings → Portal → Analytics & SEO
- Paste your Site ID in the Fathom field
Tracking embed views
Embed widget views are tracked separately. When users view announcements through your embedded widget:- Views are counted in your reports
- Attributed to the “embed” source
- Visible in the Reports dashboard
Understanding your data
Which announcements perform best?
Which announcements perform best?
Check the Top Announcements section in Reports. Consider what made these successful — topic, title, timing, or promotion.
When should I publish?
When should I publish?
Look at your Views over time chart to identify patterns. Publish when your audience is most active.
Is my changelog getting traffic?
Is my changelog getting traffic?
If views are low, try:
- Linking from your app/website
- Sharing on social media
- Adding an embed widget
- Sending email notifications