The method
Use this prompt at the start of a new freelance project, or when auditing existing tracking setups. Input specific project details to get tailored recommendations. Refine prompts by specifying client niche or tracking tools used.
The prompts
Prompt 1
I'm a freelance [your role, e.g., web developer, marketing consultant] working on a [project type, e.g., website redesign, marketing campaign] for a client in the [industry, e.g., e-commerce, healthcare] industry. Our goals are [list key goals, e.g., increase website traffic by 20%, improve lead generation]. We are currently tracking [list current tracking methods, e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, custom event tracking]. What are some potential blind spots or areas where we might be missing valuable analytics data? Suggest specific metrics or events we should be tracking to better understand user behavior and optimize performance, particularly focusing on [mention specific areas of concern, e.g., mobile user experience, conversion funnel drop-off, content engagement].
Prompt 2
As a freelancer, I'm helping a client improve their website's analytics. The website is a [describe website type, e.g., blog, e-commerce store, portfolio site] and their target audience is [describe target audience, e.g., small business owners, college students, creative professionals]. We're using [list analytics tools, e.g., Google Analytics 4, Matomo, Plausible]. Can you provide a list of common analytics mistakes freelancers make when setting up and managing tracking for clients? What are some best practices for avoiding these mistakes and ensuring accurate, insightful data collection? Specifically, I am interested in avoiding these errors [mention specific error you would like to avoid, e.g., cross-domain tracking issues, inaccurate event tracking, not filtering internal traffic].