Accurately tracking your monthly user sessions is crucial for understanding your website's performance and user engagement. Google Analytics provides one of the most reliable methods to obtain this information. Follow this step-by-step guide to access your monthly user session count.
Accessing Your Session Data in Google Analytics
Log in to your Google Analytics account
In the left-hand menu, click on "Reports"
Under the "Acquisition" header in the left sidebar, click "Overview"
Locate the "Sessions" card on the dashboard
At the bottom of the "Sessions" card, click "View traffic acquisition"
Adjusting the Date Range
In the top left corner of the screen, find the date picker
Click on the date range to open the selector
Choose a full month for your analysis (e.g., April 1 - April 30)
Click "Apply" to update the data
Locating Your Total Sessions
Scroll down to the table at the bottom of the page
In the top row of the table, look for the "Sessions" column
The number in this column represents your total sessions for the selected month
Understanding Session Data
What is a session? A session is a group of user interactions with your website that take place within a given time frame (usually 30 minutes by default).
Why track sessions? Session data helps you understand how often users visit your site, how long they stay, and how they interact with your content.
Example is below:
Tips for Analysing Your Session Data
Compare months: Use the date picker to compare session counts across different months to identify trends or seasonal patterns.
Segment your data: Utilise Google Analytics' segmentation features to break down sessions by traffic source, device type, or user demographics for more detailed insights.
Set up custom reports: Create custom reports in Google Analytics to automatically track your monthly sessions alongside other key metrics.
Troubleshooting
If you're not seeing the expected data:
Ensure Google Analytics is properly installed on all pages of your website
Check that your date range is correctly set
Verify that no filters are accidentally excluding relevant traffic
For more advanced analytics or custom tracking solutions, consider exploring Seeka's capabilities in conjunction with Google Analytics data.
If you need further assistance interpreting your session data or have questions about using Google Analytics, don't hesitate to reach out to our support team.