Google AnalyticsWeb AnalyticsTraffic Source Analysis
Traffic source analysis examines how different acquisition channels - organic search, paid search, direct, referral, social, and email - contribute to sessions, engagement, and conversions in Google Analytics. It evaluates channel quality beyond volume by connecting source-level metrics to downstream outcomes.
Google Analytics metric
Traffic source analysis examines how different acquisition channels - organic search, paid search, direct, referral, social, and email - contribute to sessions, engagement, and conversions in Google Analytics. It evaluates channel quality beyond volume by connecting source-level metrics to downstream outcomes.
Full guide: definition, formula, and benchmarksWhy Traffic Source Analysis matters for Google Analytics users
Not all traffic is equal. A session from organic search may convert at 5% while a session from social media converts at 0.5%. Understanding source quality transforms your channel investment strategy from chasing volume to optimising value.
Mapping traffic source metrics into your metric tree reveals which channels drive business outcomes proportionate to their investment. Statistical correlations show which sources deliver users who convert, retain, and generate lifetime value - not just those who visit.
Driver
Conversion rate
Outcome · 58% contribution
Revenue
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