I can’t remember what it was I was looking for at the time when I came across this website, GoatCloud Communications which answered a couple of niggly little questions. One which has been asked by a few, being how to filter out your own IP address from your analytics statistics in google
Assuming you have a Google Analytics account, below are the screen shots once logged in, for setting up a filter so your own IP address will be filtered out of your statistics.
- First ….
- Then ….
- Once + New Filter is press, you’ll need to …….
Good, now I’ve filtered out my own IP address from my statistics, but what if it changes? This was the other thing that niggled me. How come my IP address changes?
There seems to be two types, → a “static” and → a “dynamic” IP. A static IP does not change, whereas a dynamic IP does.
The Internet service provider used from home will probably give a “dynamic IP”, especially if it’s the same as the cable TV provider, therefore will change over time. This being the case, you’ll need to check up on your IP address now and then and change it if the need be, within the filter you’ve just set up.
Hope that helps anyone who didn’t and wanted to know.
Julie
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Twitter: DerekMaak
Hey Julie,
This has been extremely helpful. I had no idea you could filter out your own IP from the results. I haven’t used Google Analytics all that much, partly because I know my own activities influence the results quite a bit. That’s because whenever I change anything, add new posts, etc. I always double and triple check to make sure my links and everything else is working correctly so a lot of refreshes and clicks are due to my own actions. Keyword impressions are also influenced by me when I do Google searches to see where I’m ranking.
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Hi Derek and Welcome,
I’m glad you found this helpful. Like yourself, I too change and double check posts, as one should do and yes, it is abit annoying to check up on your statistics, and not really knowing how many of those visits are real visitors. I have found it great since adding the filter and tend to check-in to Google Analytics on a more regular basis.
Thanks for stopping by Derek, much appreciated.
Have a great weekend
Julie
Hi Julie,
Great step-by-step tutorial! I’ve never messed with any settings inside of Google Analytics but this sure looks interesting enough to give it a try.
Thanks so much for sharing your insights!
Ilka
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Hi Ilka,
I’m the same about the settings within Google, both Analytics and Adsense. At first glance it does look rather confusing, but like anything, once you know, it’s not difficult at all. Glad you found the instructions here usable.
Thanks Ilka for stopping by, have a great weekend
Julie
Hi Julie,
Very easy to understand. Most people would think it’s difficult to do. It never occurred to me that your IP address can change, good point you bring up.
For any one reading this to check your IP just type in check my IP in a search engine box.
Thanks for sharing Julie,
Terry Conti
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Hi Terry,
Glad you found the instructions easy. I kinda thought it was weird that my IP address changed, but never really went out of my way to find out why. But there you go, just by chance now we know.
Something I forgot, for anyone to find out what their IP actually is – thanks Terry.
Take care and have yourself a great weekend
Julie
Morning Julie,
Been Google Analytics for years, and never even thought about doing this. The plugin I’ve been using automatically blocks the admins IP, but helpful to know “I HAVE THE POWER”
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Hi Simmeon and Welcome
Oh yes, to have the power to control things the way we want them – it’s great isn’t it. Never thought about having a plugin to block admins IP, good idea and easy.
Thanks Simmeon for stopping by and for you input.
Take Care
Julie
Thanks for sharing this Julie, I do like how your images point out the steps. I heard of this before but it was text based and dind’t help much.
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Hello Jessica and Welcome,
I’m the same Jessica, it’s so much easier to follow if the page images are there and video instructions are even better again.
Thanks for stopping by
Julie