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Analytics & Testing

Track the right metrics, run A/B tests, and make marketing decisions with data — not guesses.

Analytics 10 min read

Google Analytics Alternatives for Developers

The best Google Analytics alternatives for developers in 2026 — Plausible, PostHog, Fathom, and more. Privacy-friendly, lightweight, and developer-focused options compared by what each is best for.

Jun 19, 2026 Read
Analytics 11 min read

Keyword Research for Developers: Find Searches You Can Win

Keyword research is how you find the searches your product can actually rank for. A systematic, tool-light process for developers — search intent, long-tail targeting, and judging difficulty without paying for Ahrefs.

Jun 19, 2026 Read
Analytics 10 min read

Plausible vs Google Analytics 4: Which for Devs?

A practical, honest comparison of Plausible and Google Analytics 4 for developers — privacy, page speed, data accuracy, ease of use, and cost — so you can pick the right analytics tool for your product.

Jun 19, 2026 Read
Analytics 10 min read

Schema Markup for AI Search: Get Cited More

Structured data makes your content machine-readable so AI engines can parse and cite it. Learn which schema types matter for GEO — FAQ, HowTo, Article — and how to implement them on a developer site.

Jun 19, 2026 Read
Analytics 11 min read

Technical SEO for Static Sites: Astro & Next.js

Static sites start with a technical SEO advantage. Here is the checklist that locks it in — crawlability, metadata, sitemaps, structured data, Core Web Vitals, and rendering — for Astro, Next.js, and similar frameworks.

Jun 19, 2026 Read
Analytics 10 min read

Topic Clusters: The SEO Structure That Builds Authority

Topic clusters organize your content into a pillar page plus supporting posts that all link together — the structure that signals expertise to Google and lifts your whole site, not just one post.

Jun 19, 2026 Read
Analytics 9 min read

Exit-Intent Popups and On-Page Conversion Tactics for Developers

Most of your traffic leaves without converting. Here are the on-page tactics — exit-intent, scroll triggers, sticky CTAs — that recover those visitors without being sleazy.

Jun 12, 2026 Read
Analytics 9 min read

North Star Metrics for SaaS: How to Pick the One Number That Guides Every Decision

Indie developers drown in dashboards. Here is how to choose a North Star metric that aligns your team, focuses your marketing, and tells you whether your SaaS is actually growing in the right direction.

May 19, 2026 Read
Analytics 11 min read

Conversion Tracking for Developers: From Zero to Full Funnel Visibility

How to set up conversion tracking that actually works. Event instrumentation, attribution models, and funnel analytics for developers who want data they can trust.

May 13, 2026 Read
Analytics 12 min read

Cohort Analysis for Developers: Track Retention Without a Data Team

Learn cohort analysis with Google Sheets templates and SQL queries. Measure retention, identify churn patterns, and make data-driven decisions without expensive analytics tools.

May 6, 2026 Read
Analytics 11 min read

Free Trial Optimization: Convert More Trialers to Paying Customers

How to optimize your SaaS free trial for maximum conversion. Trial length, onboarding, activation metrics, and the emails that turn free users into paying customers.

Apr 25, 2026 Read
Analytics 11 min read

Churn Reduction: DRM Tactics to Keep Customers

Proven tactics to reduce SaaS churn using direct response marketing principles. Onboarding, re-engagement emails, exit surveys, and retention strategies for indie developers.

Apr 13, 2026 Read
Analytics 14 min read

SEO for Developer Blogs: Rank Without Being an SEO Expert

A practical SEO guide for developer blogs. Keyword research, on-page optimization, internal linking, and content strategy that drives organic traffic to your dev product.

Apr 8, 2026 Read
Analytics 11 min read

Customer Acquisition Cost: What Every Developer Should Know

How to calculate, track, and reduce your customer acquisition cost (CAC). The most important SaaS metric explained for indie developers with practical optimization tactics.

Mar 23, 2026 Read
Analytics 13 min read

The Developer's Guide to A/B Testing Landing Pages

How to set up and run statistically valid A/B tests on your landing page. Tools, methodology, sample size calculations, and common mistakes developers make when testing.

Mar 11, 2026 Read