Urchin
Would you like the functionality of Google Analytics but you don’t want to share data with Google? Or would you like a local backup of your previously collected Google Analytics data so that you can re-analyze? In these cases, Urchin could be the right choice for you.
Urchin is the software version of Google Analytics that uses your server logs as the primary data source. This means that the software is installed on its own servers in your organization. This also means that all data remains in-house. This means Urchin is ideal for financial institutions and the government, that both know strict rules regarding the privacy of their data. Other benefits of Urchin:
- Urchin runs on your own servers so no data is shared with Google.
- Urchin is an ideal web tool for measuring internal intranet use. Also other protected activities behind your firewall can be measured.
- Urchin can re-analyze your server logs and historical data.
- Urchin allows one local backup of your Google Analytics data so that you can later (re) analyze.
- In comparison to other web analytics tool Urchin has a low price ($ 2,995 one-off).
- Urchin offers the possibility to create tailor-made reports via the familiar Google Analytics interface.
Urchin Implementation
Urchin is a web analytics solution that should be installed and configured on your server. Both Windows and Unix systems are supported. Urchin allows a high degree of control and flexibility.
After installation you can start immediately (re) analyzing your server logs so you quickly have visitor information and reports.
Netprofiler can help you to implement Urchin so you can start with the analysis of your web analytics data.
Urchin Configuration
Once Urchin is installed on your servers you can create dashboards, users and specific reports. For more detailed reports in Urchin tailor made reports can be created. It is also possible to create visitors sessions / path analysis.
Netprofiler supports customers in configuring their Urchin installation, so that the right information goes to the right people.
Urchin Interpretation and Advice
Urchin provides the opportunity to collect all of your website (s), intranet and visitors information and turn it into clear reports. Netprofiler can help you translating your online objectives into KPIs, interpreting the collected data and can advice you on improving your online activities. You can choose one-off support or regular support. Please contact us if you would like to get more information about Urchin.
