Analytics Integration

Coming Soon

This page is currently being developed. Check back soon for comprehensive documentation!

What This Page Will Cover

This guide will provide detailed information about integrating analytics into your Material for MkDocs site:

Supported Analytics Platforms

• Google Analytics 4 - Modern Google Analytics setup
• Universal Analytics - Legacy Google Analytics (being phased out)
• Matomo - Privacy-focused, self-hosted analytics
• Plausible - Lightweight, privacy-friendly analytics
• Custom Solutions - Integrating other analytics platforms

Configuration

• Basic setup in mkdocs.yml
• Environment-specific tracking codes
• Cookie consent integration
• Privacy compliance (GDPR, CCPA)

Event Tracking

• Page view tracking
• Custom event implementation
• Download tracking
• External link tracking
• Search query analytics

Advanced Features

• Goal Tracking - Conversion funnel analysis
• User Flow Analysis - Understanding navigation patterns
• A/B Testing - Content optimization experiments
• Real-time Analytics - Live visitor monitoring

Privacy Considerations

• Implementing cookie consent
• Anonymizing visitor data
• Respecting Do Not Track
• Data retention policies

Performance Impact

• Async loading strategies
• Minimizing analytics overhead
• Local analytics alternatives
• Server-side analytics options

Reporting and Insights

• Creating custom dashboards
• Key metrics to track
• Integrating with other tools
• Automated reporting

Stay tuned for comprehensive guidance on implementing analytics while respecting user privacy!