138 - Laryssa and Liz Share Tips For Making Smarter Marketing Decisions With Google Analytics
Release Date: 08/11/2025
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info_outlineWelcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive.
In Episode #138, we're diving into a powerful (but sometimes intimidating!) marketing tool: Google Analytics. Whether you’ve set it up or not, we’re breaking it down in a super accessible way—no tech jargon required. You’ll learn how to start making smarter, data-informed decisions about your marketing efforts.
📊 In this free episode, we cover:
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What Google Analytics is and how it supports your marketing goals
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The most important metrics to track (and which ones to ignore)
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What terms like “sessions,” “engagement rate,” and “referral traffic” really mean
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Why you shouldn’t let low traffic or bounce rate discourage you
For Insiders ONLY, we go even deeper with:
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Real-world examples of troubleshooting a sales slowdown
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Using data to plan your next marketing push
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Why numbers alone don’t tell the whole story (and what else to pay attention to)
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Tips for tracking marketing effectiveness across multiple platforms
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Liz Kantner helps independent jewelry artists find their unique voices and confidently show up. She's the founder of the Stay Gold Collective and offers marketing consulting with heart: https://www.lizkantner.com
Laryssa Wirstiuk is the founder of Joy Joya, a marketing agency for jewelry brands. She’s also the creator of JoyDeck, an email + SMS marketing platform that simplifies strategy for jewelry designers: https://joyjoya.com
Listen in to start understanding your marketing data—and using it to grow.