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  • Being Popular Ain’t Everything

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    Plenty of people on LinkedIn know me as that guy that posts about the popularity of different analytics tools. Like a discount Gartner Research with occasional ska memes. I’ve shared a lot of tables like the following, which compares usage data from Feb 2026 to 2025. This table shows the number of installs that website […]

  • Attention is All You Need?

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    It feels like something has changed in the last few months when it comes to building software. While AI code generation has been around for a while now (GitHub Copilot launched in June 2022),  the tooling seems to have recently reached the point where it can build credible, releasable software. To get beyond vibes and […]

  • Google Analytics Alternatives, a Comprehensive Guide (2nd Edition)

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    2nd edition of  “Google Analytics Alternatives” now released, February 2026! Digital versions available starting at < $10 (depending on your location) from Gumroad. Print version available for $30 at Amazon. What’s the best alternative to Google Analytics? There are literally hundreds of potential alternatives to Google Analytics, but at the same time there is no […]