Nokia QT and WRT SDKs added for Application Analytics

We have now added Application Analytics SDKs for development using the Nokia QT and Nokia WRT frameworks. These, along with our other SDKs, will allow you integrate easily with Bango App Analytics on a wide range of mobile devices.

Download the SDKs from the following links:
Bango Nokia QT SDK
Bango Nokia WRT SDK

Integrating with Bango Application Analytics

To set up Bango Application Analytics in an app you need to first get an application ID. There is a simple form to complete in the Management Tools; in the Setup and Config section click on ‘Analytics set-up’ in the menu on the left, then click ‘Application analytics’.

All you need to do is give your app a title, this will be used in reporting, and, optionally, choose a category for your app. Once you’ve done this we will provide you with an ID for your app and you can choose an SDK to download.

Please note: the SDKs cannot be integrated into an app without an application ID, you can sign up for a free analytics trial if you want to integrate and test an SDK.

Nokia Java SDK Now Available

We have just released a Nokia Java Application Analytics SDK to join our continuously growing list of Application Analytics SDKs, aimed at easing integration with Bango Application Analytics.

The Nokia Java Application Analytics SDK is aimed at Java apps designed to run on devices running on the Symbian or Nokia operating system. Download the SDK here.

Integrating with Bango Application Analytics

To set up Bango Application Analytics in an app you need to first get an application ID. There is a simple form to complete in the Management Tools; in the Setup and Config section click on ‘Analytics set-up’ in the menu on the left, then click ‘Application analytics’.

All you need to do is give your app a title, this will be used in reporting, and, optionally, choose a category for your app. Once you’ve done this we will provide you with an ID for your app and you can choose an SDK to download.

Please note: the SDKs cannot be integrated into an app without an application ID, you can sign up for a free analytics trial if you want to integrate and test an SDK.

New Analytics feature – email reports

If you regularly log into bango.com to run the same report every day, week or month here’s some good news – you no longer have to!

We’ve just released a new Analytics feature – email reports.

Just go to the report you want to schedule for email delivery and click the ‘Email report’ button, you’ll find it next to the usual export buttons (if you don’t see it there try clearing your browser cache).

You’ll then be taken to the setup page where you can configure your report and select the package users you want to receive the emails.

Then hit ‘Activate’ and that’s it! You’ll automatically receive your report straight to your inbox at your specified time.

You can set up as many email reports as you like, including multiple versions of the same report, maybe with a different filter applied to send to different people, and you can edit, pause and restart them whenever you like. Just click on the ‘Configure email reports’ link found in the left hand menu of any Analytics page to revisit the setup page.

Further instructions can be found in our knowledgebase and as always we’d love to know what you think so please let us know using the comments below.

Invoices now sent as PDFs

We have recently changed the format of our standard and self-billing invoices from HTML to PDF.

PDF is undoubtedly one of the most commonly used electronic document formats. Documents can be viewed on a wide range of platforms, including Windows, MacOS, Unix and several others. It provides users with an open ISO-standard format for document exchange, and has become more popular as the internet has grown. A number of major institutions now use PDF documents for their operations, alongside, or even replacing, paper documentation.

Changing to PDF ensures that invoices maintain a consistent layout, independent of browser, and are not editable without the use of specialist software, while making it easier to share or forward these documents. The popularity of the format also means your invoices will most likely now be in the same format as a lot of current electronic documentation. 

HTML versions of invoices can still be viewed online.

Start Page Selection added to the Management Tools

You are now able to select which page you are taken to when you log into a package. By clicking the “Set as my start page” link in the management tools page header you will automatically land on the selected page the next time you log into that package.

For example, if you always browse to a particular Analytics report you can set it as your start page so you’re taken straight there whenever you log in.

When on your start page, a message is displayed to inform you that the current page will be loaded when you log back into the package.

Please note that not all pages will have this option, as they may be unsuitable for selection as the start page.

Site Path Analysis tool is now live

A few months ago we told you about a couple of new reporting ideas we had in the pipeline, Site Path Analysis and User behaviour visualisation. Well, the first of these concepts, Site Path Analysis, has finally made it’s way from the drawing board into fruition, and is now live on the management tools for you to use. You can access it under the Analytics reports tab, in the Pages section of the left hand menu.

The interactive tool allows you to see and follow the different paths users have taken through your site using current Analytics data. Give it a go, we’re sure you’ll find it interesting.

As always, we’d love to hear your feedback & suggested improvements in the comments.

Analyse visitor loyalty with the new visit depth & visit frequency filters

New to analytics is the ability to filter your reports by visit depth or visit frequency.  These are essential loyalty metrics which can help analyse visitor behaviour and engagement with your site. Let’s look at each of these new features in turn and discover the powerful information they can unlock.