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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Google Content Experiments (discontinued)

    Score7.3 out of 10
    N/AGoogle Content Experiments was a tool that can be used to create A/B test from within Google Analytics. It has been discontinued since 2019, and Google now recommends using its Google Optimize service for A/B testing.N/A

    Google Universal Analytics (discontinued)

    Score7.6 out of 10
    N/AGoogle Universal Analytics was an enterprise-level analytics solution that was sunset in July of 2024.

    $150,000

    Up to 1 Billion hits/month

    Pricing
    Google Content Experiments (discontinued)Google Universal Analytics (discontinued)
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Google Analytics Premium
    $150,000
    Up to 1 Billion hits/month
    Google Analytics
    Free
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Google Content Experiments (discontinued)Google Universal Analytics (discontinued)
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details——
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    Community Pulse
    Google Content Experiments (discontinued)Google Universal Analytics (discontinued)
    Considered Both Products
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    No answer on this topic
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    97%
    Would buy again
    34 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    90%
    Delivers good value for the price
    26 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    91%
    Happy with the feature set
    32 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    96%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    27 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    89%
    Implementation went as expected
    24 Answers
    Features
    Google Content Experiments (discontinued)Google Universal Analytics (discontinued)
    Testing and Experimentation
    Comparison of Testing and Experimentation features of Google Content Experiments (discontinued) and Google Universal Analytics (discontinued)
    Feature
    Google Content Experiments (discontinued)
    9.2
    1 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Google Universal Analytics (discontinued)
    -
    Ratings
    a/b experiment testing9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Split URL testing10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multivariate testing10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-page/funnel testing9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cross-browser testing8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile app testing8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Test significance9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Visual / WYSIWYG editor10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Advanced code editor9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Page surveys8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Visitor recordings8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Preview mode8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Test duration calculator10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Experiment scheduler10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Experiment workflow and approval8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Dynamic experiment activation10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Client-side tests10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Server-side tests10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mutually exclusive tests10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Audience Segmentation & Targeting
    Comparison of Audience Segmentation & Targeting features of Google Content Experiments (discontinued) and Google Universal Analytics (discontinued)
    Feature
    Google Content Experiments (discontinued)
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Google Universal Analytics (discontinued)
    -
    Ratings
    Standard visitor segmentation10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Behavioral visitor segmentation10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Traffic allocation control10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Website personalization10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Results and Analysis
    Comparison of Results and Analysis features of Google Content Experiments (discontinued) and Google Universal Analytics (discontinued)
    Feature
    Google Content Experiments (discontinued)
    9.9
    1 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Google Universal Analytics (discontinued)
    -
    Ratings
    Click analytics10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Form fill analysis10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Conversion tracking10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Goal tracking10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Test reporting9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Results segmentation10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    CSV export10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Experiments results dashboard10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Web Analytics
    Comparison of Web Analytics features of Google Content Experiments (discontinued) and Google Universal Analytics (discontinued)
    Feature
    Google Content Experiments (discontinued)
    -
    Ratings
    Google Universal Analytics (discontinued)
    6.9
    1 Ratings
    16% below category average
    Lead Conversion Tracking00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Device and Browser Reporting00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Pageview Tracking00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Event Tracking00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Reporting in real-time00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Referral Source Tracking00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Customizable Dashboards00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Google Content Experiments (discontinued)Google Universal Analytics (discontinued)
    Small Businesses
    Google Optimize
    Score6.7 out of 10
    Matomo Analytics
    Score9 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    AB Tasty
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Lead Forensics
    Score8.9 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Google Optimize
    Score6.7 out of 10
    Chartbeat
    Score9.2 out of 10
    All AlternativesView all alternativesView all alternatives
    User Ratings
    Google Content Experiments (discontinued)Google Universal Analytics (discontinued)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (13 ratings)
    8.0
    (55 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    7.5
    (10 ratings)
    10.0
    (11 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (23 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Google Content Experiments (discontinued)Google Universal Analytics (discontinued)
    Likelihood to Recommend
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    Do you already have Google Analytics? If so content experiments is a good, free, starting point to dip your toes in A/B testing. Do you need to run Multivariate experiments? If so, Google Content Experiments is not going to fit your needs.
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    As I have discussed previously their insights were very useful. The second thing is since it is a Google product you will connect the data very easily from other platforms like Bigquery, Google Drive, etc. and even you can connect Google marketing platform. through this tool, you can track your live campaign how they were performing, and how it will be engaging your customer as well.
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    Pros
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    • Quick and easy to create and set up experiments
    • Results are presented in a way that is familiar and easy for any Google Analytics user to understand. So is great for beginners to conversion testing
    • Already integrated into Google Analytics and can measure results against your existing conversion goals
    • Allows nine possible variants to be A/B tested
    • Features more than one testing methodology, Bayesian (Multi-Armed Bandit,) and Full Factorial
    • Allows the user to select one of three possible confidence thresholds to ensure that experiment results are robust
    • Great value, it is free!
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    • It is an excellent cloud analytics platform that is easy to install and configure and easy to deploy and use, allowing us to measure web traffic and other tools.
    • It is an entirely online tool; it does not take up hard disk space like other desktop tools.
    • Since this tool is draggable, Google is constantly adding more features.
    • Even beginners who do not have a custom dashboard can get information. If there is a problem somewhere on the site that needs to be investigated, Google Analytics 360 will notify you.
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    Cons
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    • Their documentation is not the best and it's quite a steep learning curve.
    • They also don't tell you particularly well what sorts of things you should be testing.
    • Compared to other suppliers of A/B testing tools- it needs a simpler interface. Optimize is starting to answer that - but is still quite Beta-like.
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    • Generally I think there is a lot you can do within the tool, but as it is a Google product it means there is limited support - something which I think lets all of the platform stacks down
    • There could be more visual signifiers to identify if a feature is a normal or 360 feature. This would mean you can really get to grips with what the extra more advanced elements are
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    Likelihood to Renew
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    Content Experiments just makes it is simple and easy to implement A|B tests. We will be evaluating other tools in search of a more robust system for multivariate and cross-page testing, such as Optimizely or Visual Website Optimizer. However, for basic testing, you can't really beat it.
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    Google Analytics 360 is an upgraded version of the most widely used web/app analytics tracking tools in the market. The price is stable and predictable making it a long-term product of choice. It's easy to use and pairs so well with other Google Marketing Platform products.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
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    The UI is very easy to navigate and use. The features are well designed and intuitive. As long as the user has a good understanding of basic digital analytics definitions and capabilities, this tool should be quite easy to use. I consider Google Analytics Premium to be the easiest of all of the enterprise solutions out there to use.
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    Support Rating
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    Using the free tool, overall "live support" is limited. However, there are plenty of online resources to get started. If you need handheld support, it is best to upgrade the service or hire a developer through one of Google's partner agencies. There could be more support for understanding what makes a test useful or not.
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    If you purchase Premium through a reseller like LunaMetrics, you are going to be taken care of. The additional amount of support and services that a reseller provides to make sure you have the best experience with the product is the reason why the reseller program exists to begin with. Support doesn't have to be just reactive, it can be proactive as well.
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    Online Training
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    No answers on this topic
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    There is a ton of information online about Google Analytics, but Google Analytics Premium users will have dedicated support and training from Google or an Authorized Reseller.
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    Implementation Rating
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    No answers on this topic
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    If you already have the basic version of GA installed, "getting" GA Premium happens immediately through a virtual flipping of the switch - no need to re-implement. You'll want to expand your use of custom dimensions and metrics (you get 10x the amount with Premium). Ideally, you'll be using a tag management solution to talk with GA Premium, in concert with implementing a dataLayer (to note, Google's Tag Manager platform is covered under the same GA Premium SLA, and it's free). There are some welcomed "configurations" with GA Premium, such as integrating with DoubleClick products, activating data driven attribution models, and building roll-up executive reports - but all of these are easy point and click solutions. In comparison with any other enterprise analytics solution, implementing GA and GA Premium is traditionally easier and more flexible. And if you have any trouble or need an extra set of hands for implementation, GA Certified Partners like LunaMetrics can help
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    Alternatives Considered
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    Google Website Optimizer was a better product but has been discontinued. We have also used Test and Target , which has more features but we have been doing fine with Google Content Experiments. Most testing situations can be handled with Google Content Experiments.
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    Unless you have very complex and edge case analytics needs, Google Analytics [360 (formerly Google Analytics Premium)] is likely going to be the best choice. From both a cost and usability stand point, Google wins. Adobe has the edge case when you need to create really custom reports, dimensions, metrics, etc. In my experience, this is rarely the case and you end up biting off more than you can chew. Stick with Google unless you are or plan on hiring an Adobe Analytics expert.
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    Return on Investment
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    • CE has made efficient time use easy and fool-proof when it comes to learning the software
    • Because it integrates with other Google programs there is a benefit to track with Google Analytics
    • The learning curve can create initiate time investment that may go beyond what companies are willing to dedicate.
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    • It helps me understand which social media platforms are most successful for me - which I should focus on and which I might want to focus less on.
    • I can also see which blog posts people are reading - so I know which topics resonate most. I can write more of those, hopefully gaining more visitors.
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