Category: matomo
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Matomo Server-Side: How It Works
🔍 Can you go server-side with Matomo? Yes — here’s how. Matomo is not only a privacy-first analytics platform. It’s also server-side ready.Thanks to its Tracking HTTP API, you can send hits without JavaScript, directly from your server, Python script, or a server-side tag manager. âś… Common use cases 🧩 Example of server-side HTTP request…
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How to Authenticate to Google, Adobe & Matomo APIs
🔍 Intro Let’s say you want to plug into your analytics tool — Google Analytics 4, Adobe Analytics, or Matomo — and pull data through their API.The naive approach? “I’ll just call the API endpoint and get the data.” ❌ Not gonna happen. ➡️ No serious API gives you access without authentication.You need to prove…
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Native Server-Side Tracking: GA4 vs Adobe vs Matomo
Introduction When we talk about server-side tracking, most people think of server-side tag managers like GTM SS or Adobe Edge. But you don’t necessarily need a TMS — it’s totally possible to send direct server-to-vendor HTTP calls using basic POST or GET requests. Let’s compare how it works across 3 key platforms: Google Analytics 4,…
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Comparing Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, & Matomo
In the realm of web analytics, data is king. Understanding user behavior, website performance, and marketing effectiveness is crucial for any online venture. Three prominent platforms stand out in this space: Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, and Matomo. Each offers a unique set of features and capabilities, catering to different needs and budgets. This article dissects…