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Analytics & Data

Using data to drive decisions: metrics, dashboards, attribution modeling, cohort analysis, and interpreting growth experiments.

How to Troubleshoot a Stuck Growth Metric in 3 Steps

July 13, 2026 by guide@thegrowthstudy.site
A line chart showing a flat growth metric on a screen

When a growth metric goes flat, emotions rise. Here is a 3-step troubleshooting method to find the root cause and get the needle moving again.

Categories Analytics & Data, Conversion Optimization, Growth Experiments Tags cohort analysis, conversion optimization, data analysis, data quality, growth experiments, growth metrics, metric plateaus, troubleshooting Leave a comment

Top 5 Data Quality Issues That Ruin Your Analytics

July 13, 2026 by guide@thegrowthstudy.site
A data quality dashboard showing metrics like completeness, uniqueness, and freshness

From missing values to duplicate records, data quality issues silently corrupt your analytics. This post covers the five most common problems and how to fix them.

Categories Analytics & Data, Strategy & Scaling Tags analytics, data cleaning, data errors, data governance, data integrity, data quality, dirty data Leave a comment

How to Calculate Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) Simply

July 13, 2026 by guide@thegrowthstudy.site
A calculator and notebook on a desk representing customer lifetime value calculation

Calculate customer lifetime value (CLV) with a simple formula. This guide walks through the math, gives a real example, and shows how to use CLV to boost retention and ROI.

Categories Analytics & Data Tags AARRR funnel, CLV, customer acquisition cost, customer lifetime value, customer retention, e-commerce analytics, LTV calculation, SaaS metrics Leave a comment

How to Build a North Star Metric That Drives Growth

July 13, 2026 by guide@thegrowthstudy.site
A compass pointing north, symbolizing a North Star metric guiding growth

A North Star metric aligns your team around a single measure of customer value. This guide explains how to choose one, implement it, and avoid common pitfalls.

Categories Analytics & Data Tags business growth, growth metric, growth strategy, KPI, metric framework, North Star metric, product-led growth, sustainable growth Leave a comment

The Growth Metrics Checklist Every Startup Needs

July 13, 2026 by guide@thegrowthstudy.site
Analytics dashboard showing various growth metrics charts on a screen

A focused checklist of the essential growth metrics every startup should track, from early traction to scaling. Practical advice on what to measure, why, and how to avoid common pitfalls.

Categories Analytics & Data Tags CAC, conversion rate, data-driven growth, growth metrics, KPI checklist, LTV, retention, startup metrics 2 Comments

5 Common Mistakes in Data-Driven Decision Making

July 13, 2026 by guide@thegrowthstudy.site
A data dashboard on a laptop screen showing charts and graphs for data-driven decision making

Data-driven decision making is powerful, but common pitfalls can lead you astray. Learn the top five mistakes—from chasing vanity metrics to ignoring context—and how to avoid them.

Categories Analytics & Data Tags analytics, business goals, confirmation bias, data culture, data-driven decision making, growth strategy, statistical significance, vanity metrics Leave a comment

Beginner’s Guide to Cohort Analysis for Retention

July 13, 2026 by guide@thegrowthstudy.site
A line chart showing cohort retention curves with multiple lines representing different user cohorts over time

Cohort analysis reveals why customers leave. This beginner’s guide walks you through grouping users by behavior, reading retention tables, and acting on the data.

Categories Analytics & Data Tags analytics for beginners, cohort analysis, customer retention, growth analytics, product analytics, retention, SaaS metrics, user behavior 1 Comment

Google Analytics vs Mixpanel: Which Tool for Growth?

July 13, 2026 by guide@thegrowthstudy.site
Analytics dashboard on a laptop screen comparing Google Analytics vs Mixpanel

Deciding between Google Analytics and Mixpanel for growth? This comparison covers their core differences, ideal use cases, and how to align each tool with your growth stage and objectives.

Categories Analytics & Data Tags analytics comparison, data-driven growth, Google Analytics, growth analytics, marketing attribution, Mixpanel, product analytics, SaaS metrics 1 Comment

How to Set Up a Growth Analytics Stack from Scratch

July 13, 2026 by guide@thegrowthstudy.site
Growth analytics dashboard showing charts and metrics on a computer screen

Setting up a growth analytics stack from scratch doesn’t have to be overwhelming. This guide walks you through choosing tools, building a data pipeline, and defining the metrics that matter.

Categories Analytics & Data, Tools & Workflows Tags analytics stack, customer analytics, data pipeline, data warehouse, dbt, growth analytics, growth metrics, reverse ETL Leave a comment

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  • Top 5 Data Quality Issues That Ruin Your Analytics
  • How to Calculate Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) Simply
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  • How to Build a North Star Metric That Drives Growth

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