You have mentioned some crucial points, in contrast, to use of Google Analytics. But, I think the major reason for websites to use GA as the primary tracking tool is that it's free.
Spending thousands on website design, maintenance, tools, plugins, servers and other services, GA seems apt.
Plausible seems nice, however, it's paid after the trial, which makes me reconsider GA. Just a simple observation.
Alongside, personal data via GA is already with Google, as most of the users, and all Android users compulsorily require a Google email id.
Then taking into consideration the size of code, yes, it is a major issue, but, at the same time, GTM allows me to fire multiple tags using a single external file. If I'm configuring Plausible in GTM, then the file shall still trigger. If I cannot configure Plausible in GTM, then two files (scripts) are triggered, one for GTM consisting of remarketing and other behavioural tracking tools like Hotjar tags and the other one is Plausible, wouldn't this take longer?
And, as you mentioned that Plausible is neither a clone not replacement, it means that I need to track my website using GA + Plausible. Won't this take longer? Considering, another 1.4Kb shall be loaded?
For Privacy Policy, it's a mandate in every country to inform the users about privacy policy and request their consent. Failing to do so, E-Commerce websites, cannot sell goods/services worth a penny, I'm sure you are aware of it. So, there is not a major issue in adding a section for Privacy Policy related to GA cookies. Also, trusting No. 1 Tech Company is simple for people. Without trust from people, how can someone be No. 1?
Also, what is the effect of Plausible as a render-blocking resource (JS) for WordPress? Since 30% of the web uses WordPress.
The multiple formats are used for different reasons, and it's good that the data is centralized. SEO works on organic & referral traffic, Web development needs to account for OS, Browser, and Mobile users. UI/UX takes care of the Devices. Content looks after the user behaviour, and sales can be measures in terms of money. So, ultimately, all the data is useful for someone or another. Plus, the UI/UX of the GA dashboard is really simple. Alongside, other Google Tools like Ads and Search Console are integrated. Does Plausible provide these metrics? If it does, then it shall be really helpful.
Yeah, like mentioned in the post, Plausible is not meant as a clone or a full blown replacement of Google Analytics and Google's ecosystem. Some people want to run GA and want full integration with Google Ads, advertising and the rest of the Google ecosystem. Plausible may not be the best solution for those use cases.
We designed it more for use cases where people want to de-Google-ify their sites, or where people want more privacy to their visitors or people don't want to deal with all those cookies and GDPR consent prompts etc.
There is no issue with WordPress websites but we do want to provide an easy to use plugin for WordPress. It would be easier to implement Plausible that way than having to insert our one line script into your site manually. It's on our roadmap.
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Hi Marko,
You have mentioned some crucial points, in contrast, to use of Google Analytics. But, I think the major reason for websites to use GA as the primary tracking tool is that it's free.
Spending thousands on website design, maintenance, tools, plugins, servers and other services, GA seems apt.
Plausible seems nice, however, it's paid after the trial, which makes me reconsider GA. Just a simple observation.
Alongside, personal data via GA is already with Google, as most of the users, and all Android users compulsorily require a Google email id.
Then taking into consideration the size of code, yes, it is a major issue, but, at the same time, GTM allows me to fire multiple tags using a single external file. If I'm configuring Plausible in GTM, then the file shall still trigger. If I cannot configure Plausible in GTM, then two files (scripts) are triggered, one for GTM consisting of remarketing and other behavioural tracking tools like Hotjar tags and the other one is Plausible, wouldn't this take longer?
And, as you mentioned that Plausible is neither a clone not replacement, it means that I need to track my website using GA + Plausible. Won't this take longer? Considering, another 1.4Kb shall be loaded?
For Privacy Policy, it's a mandate in every country to inform the users about privacy policy and request their consent. Failing to do so, E-Commerce websites, cannot sell goods/services worth a penny, I'm sure you are aware of it. So, there is not a major issue in adding a section for Privacy Policy related to GA cookies. Also, trusting No. 1 Tech Company is simple for people. Without trust from people, how can someone be No. 1?
Also, what is the effect of Plausible as a render-blocking resource (JS) for WordPress? Since 30% of the web uses WordPress.
The multiple formats are used for different reasons, and it's good that the data is centralized. SEO works on organic & referral traffic, Web development needs to account for OS, Browser, and Mobile users. UI/UX takes care of the Devices. Content looks after the user behaviour, and sales can be measures in terms of money. So, ultimately, all the data is useful for someone or another. Plus, the UI/UX of the GA dashboard is really simple. Alongside, other Google Tools like Ads and Search Console are integrated. Does Plausible provide these metrics? If it does, then it shall be really helpful.
Yeah, like mentioned in the post, Plausible is not meant as a clone or a full blown replacement of Google Analytics and Google's ecosystem. Some people want to run GA and want full integration with Google Ads, advertising and the rest of the Google ecosystem. Plausible may not be the best solution for those use cases.
We designed it more for use cases where people want to de-Google-ify their sites, or where people want more privacy to their visitors or people don't want to deal with all those cookies and GDPR consent prompts etc.
There is no issue with WordPress websites but we do want to provide an easy to use plugin for WordPress. It would be easier to implement Plausible that way than having to insert our one line script into your site manually. It's on our roadmap.