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The "Custom Domain" screen in SimplifyAnalytics is a vital function for users who wish to integrate the platform's analytics capabilities with their own branded domain. This feature enhances the professional appearance of analytics tracking URLs and ensures that data collection is aligned with the user's domain structure. By customizing how the analytics platform interacts with their website, users can maintain a consistent brand experience and take full control over the tracking and redirection behavior associated with their domain.

Connecting a Custom Domain

• Connect Custom Domain Button: Clicking this will start the process to add a new custom domain to the SimplifyAnalytics account. Users will likely need to follow a series of steps involving DNS settings and verification to ensure the domain is properly connected and configured.

Managing Existing Custom Domains

• Domain List: The central part of the screen lists all the custom domains that have been connected to the SimplifyAnalytics account.
  • Domain Name: Each entry shows the domain name, which is a clickable link. Clicking on this link might direct the user to a detailed view or dashboard for analytics specific to that domain.
  • Status Indicator: Next to each domain is a status indicator. An active status, indicated by a green checkmark, means that the domain is properly connected and tracking is active.
  • Settings and Options: On the right side, there are icons that likely represent actions such as editing the domain settings, accessing more options (three dots), or deleting the domain (trash bin icon).

Utilizing Custom Domain Data

• SEO and Content Decisions: By monitoring the analytics data from a custom domain, users can understand how visitors interact with the site, which can inform SEO strategies and content development.
• Marketing Strategy: The ability to track and analyze visitor behavior on custom domains allows users to refine marketing campaigns, focusing on the most effective channels and messages that drive traffic and conversions.
• Performance Monitoring: Regularly reviewing the performance of a custom domain is crucial for ongoing optimization. Users can assess the impact of changes to the site, marketing efforts, or content updates.

Each of these functionalities is an integral part of managing a web presence effectively through SimplifyAnalytics, enabling users to make informed decisions to enhance the performance and visibility of their websites.

Connect Custom Domain form

This screen within SimplifyAnalytics is dedicated to connecting a custom domain to the user's analytics account. It's an important feature for businesses looking to personalize their analytics tracking and maintain consistent branding across their tools and platforms.

Here's a detailed explanation of how to utilize the functionalities presented:

Screen Overview: Connect Custom Domain

Instructions and Requirements

• The screen starts with a clear instruction that the domain or subdomain must have an A record pointing to a specific IP address or a CNAME record pointing to simplifyanalytics.app. This is a crucial step in ensuring that the domain properly resolves to the SimplifyAnalytics service.