Data Points and Analytics Mapping

Data PointDescriptionSubmitted byPosted onGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Data StudioPrimo Analytics
Facets UsageDetermine which facet are used most by patrons
 

Use Search Facets Custom Field
Popular SearchesDetermine the most popular search termsZacharry Williams (Unlicensed) 
Use Search Value Custom Field
Usage by Date RangeDetermine general usage stats by date rangeZacharry Williams (Unlicensed) Behavior → Site Content → All Pages

Sessions vs Sign-ins





Send To Actions Usage





Zero Results Searches





Action Usage by ScopeCan't track this in Primo





Search ModeDetermine whether advanced or basic search was usedZacharry Williams (Unlicensed) 
Use Search Mode Custom Field
Scope UsageDetermine which scopes patrons are searching inZacharry Williams (Unlicensed) 
Use Search Scope Custom Field
Device UsageDetermine what devices patrons are usingZacharry Williams (Unlicensed) Audience → Mobile → Overview








Google Data Studio Custom Fields

Field NameFormula
Search FacetsREGEXP_EXTRACT(Page, "((?i)facet=[^&]*)")
Search ValueREGEXP_EXTRACT(Page, "((?i)query=[^&]*)")
Search ModeCASE
    WHEN REGEXP_MATCH(Page, "((?i).*mode=basic).*") THEN "Basic"
    WHEN REGEXP_MATCH(Page, "((?i).*mode=advanced).*") THEN "Advanced"
    WHEN REGEXP_MATCH(Page, "((?i).*query=[^&]*).*") THEN "Basic"
    ELSE "Unknown"
END
Search ScopeREGEXP_EXTRACT(Page, "((?i)search_scope=[^&]*)")

Notes

Google Analytics must first be connected as a data source in Google Data Studio

Currently unable to track in Google Analytics:

  • Send To Actions Usage
  • Actions in general
  • Zero Results Searches
  • Signed-in users/searches