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  1. Metrics
  2. Types of metrics
  3. Comparison metrics

Create a comparison metric

Compare metrics and see how they developed over time.

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Last updated 6 months ago

Get going

  1. Create a new metric either from the journey map or from the metrics page

  2. Select source as "Google Analytics"

  3. Select type as "Comparison"

Select a date range for the comparison. The previous period is calculated relative to the selected date range.

Select the metric you want to compare over the selected date ranges.

If you don't see any data, check that the comparison period actually has data and that you don't have any filters that are returning no results.

Select date range

Date range

Select the metric

Select metric

If you don't see the metric you want to compare, your administrator can add it for you. See for more information.

(Optional) Apply filters

Apply filters

Preview and save

Preview comparison
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