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    14 avril 2011, par

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  • First-party data explained : Benefits, use cases and best practices

    25 juillet, par Joe

    Third-party cookies are being phased out, and marketers who still depend on them for user insights need to find alternatives.

    Google delayed the complete deprecation of third-party cookies until early 2025, but many other browsers, such as Mozilla, Brave, and Safari, have already put a stop to them. Plus, looking at the number of data leak incidents, like the one where Twitter leaked 200 million user emails, collecting and using first-party data is a great alternative. 

    In this post, we explore the ins and outs of first-party data and examine how to collect it. We’ll also look at various use cases and best practices to implement first-party data collection.

    What is first-party data ?

    First-party data is information organisations collect directly from customers through their owned channels. 

    Organisations can capture data without intermediaries when people interact with their website, mobile app, social media accounts or other customer-facing systems.

    For example, businesses can track visitor behaviour, such as bounce rates and time spent browsing particular pages. This activity is considered first-party data when it occurs on the brand’s digital property.

    Some examples include :

    • Demographics : Age, gender, location, income level
    • Contact information : Email addresses, phone numbers
    • Behavioural insights : Topics of interest, content engagement, browsing history
    • Transactional data : Purchase history, shopping preferences

    A defining characteristic is that this information comes straight from the source, with the customer’s willingness and consent. This direct collection method is why first-party data is widely regarded as more reliable and accurate than second or third-party data. With browsers like Chrome fully phasing out third-party cookies by the end of 2025, the urgency for adopting more first-party data strategies is accelerating across industries.

    How to collect first-party data 

    Organisations can collect first-party data in various ways. 

    Website pixels

    In this method, organisations place small pieces of code that track visitor actions like page views, clicks and conversions. When visitors land on the page, the pixel activates and collects data about their behaviour without interrupting the user experience. 

    Website analytics tools

    With major browsers like Safari and Firefox already blocking third-party cookies (and Chrome is phasing them out soon, there’s even more pressure on organisations to adopt first-party data strategies.

    Website analytics tools like Matomo help organisations collect first-party data with features like visitor tracking and acquisition analysis to analyse the best channels to attract more users. 

    Multi-attribution modelling that helps businesses understand how different touchpoints (social media channels or landing pages) persuade visitors to take a desired action (like making a purchase). 

    Various web analytics features of Matomo

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    Other activities include :

    • Cohort analysis 
    • Heatmaps and session recordings 
    • SEO keyword tracking
    • A/B testing 
    • Paid ads performance tracking
    Home page heat map showing user clicks

    Heatmap feature in Matomo

    Account creation on websites

    When visitors register on websites, they provide information like names, email addresses and often demographic details or preferences.

    Newsletters and subscriptions 

    With email subscriptions and membership programs, businesses can collect explicit data (preferences selected during signup) and implicit data (engagement metrics like open rates and click patterns).

    Gated content

    Whitepapers, webinars or exclusive articles often ask for contact information when users want access. This approach targets specific audience segments interested in particular topics.

    Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems

    CRM platforms collect information from various touchpoints and centralise it to create unified customer profiles. These profiles include detailed user information, like interaction history, purchase records, service inquiries and communication preferences.

    Mobile app activity

    Mobile in-app behaviours can assist businesses in gathering data such as :

    • Precise location information (indicating where customers interact with the app)
    • Which features they use most often
    • How long they stay on different screens
    • Navigation patterns

    This mobile-specific data helps organisations understand how their customers behave on smaller screens and while on the move, insights that website data alone cannot provide.

    Point of Sale (PoS) systems

    Modern checkout systems don’t just process payments. PepsiCo proved this by growing its first-party data stores by more than 50% through integrated PoS systems. 

    Today’s PoS technology captures detailed information about each transaction :

    • Item(s) sold
    • Price (discounts, taxes, tip)
    • Payment type (card, cash, digital wallet)
    • Time and date
    • Loyalty/rewards number
    • Store/location

    Plus, when connected with loyalty programs where customers identify themselves (by scanning a card or entering a phone number), these systems link purchase information to individuals. 

    This creates valuable historical records showing how customer preferences evolve and offering insight into :

    • Which products are frequently purchased together
    • The time of the day, week, month, or year when items sell best
    • Which promotions or special offers are most effective

    Server-side tracking 

    Most websites track user behaviour through code that runs in the visitor’s web browser (client-side tracking). 

    Server-side tracking takes a different approach by collecting data directly on the company’s own servers. 

    Because the tracking happens on company servers rather than browsers, ad-blocking software doesn’t block it. 

    Organisations gain more consistent data collection and greater control over their customer information. This privacy-friendly approach lets companies get the data they need without relying on third-party tracking scripts.

    Now that we understand how organisations can gather first-party data, let us explore its use cases. 

    Use cases of first-party data 

    Businesses can use first-party data in many ways, from creating customer profiles to personalising user experiences.

    Developing comprehensive customer profiles

    First-party data can help create detailed customer profiles

    Here are some examples :

    • Demographic profiles : Age, gender, location, job role and other personal characteristics.
    • Behavioural profiles : Website activity, purchase history and engagement with marketing campaigns that focus on how users interact with businesses and their offerings
    • Psychographic profiles : Customer’s interests, values and lifestyle preferences.
    • Transactional profiles : Purchase patterns, including the types of products they buy, how often they purchase and their total spending.

    The benefit of developing these profiles is that businesses can then create specific campaigns for each profile, instead of running random campaigns. 

    For example, a subscription service business may have a behavioural profile of ‘inactive users’. To reignite interest, they can offer discounts or limited-time freebies to these users.

    Crafting relevant content

    First-party data shows what types of content customers engage with most. 

    If customers love watching videos, businesses can create more video content. If a blog gets more readership for its tech articles, it can focus on tech-related content to adjust to readers’ preferences. 

    Uncovering new marketing opportunities

    First-party data lets businesses analyse customer interactions in a way that can reveal untapped markets. 

    For example, if a company sees that many website visitors are from a particular region, it might consider launching campaigns in that area to boost sales. 

    Personalising experiences

    89% of decision-makers believe personalisation is key to business success in the next three years. 

    First-party data helps organisations to tailor experiences based on individual preferences. 

    Personalised experiences increases customer satisfaction

    For example, an e-commerce site can recommend products based on previous purchases or browsing history. Shoppers with abandoned carts can get reminders. 

    It’s also helpful to see how customers respond to different types of communication. Certain groups may prefer emails, and some may prefer text messages. Similarly, some users spend more time on quizzes and interactive content like wizards or calculators. 

    By analysing this, businesses can adjust their strategies so that users get a personal experience when they visit a website.

    Optimising operations

    The use cases of first-party data don’t just apply to the marketing domain. They’re also valuable for operations. When businesses analyse customer order patterns, they can spot the best locations for fulfilment centres that reduce shipping time and costs.

    For example, an online retailer might discover that most customers are concentrated in urban areas and decide to open fulfilment centres closer to those locations.

    Or, in the public sector, transport companies can use first-party data to optimise routes and fine-tune fare simulation tools. By analysing rider queries, travel preferences and interaction data, they can :

    • Prioritise high-demand routes during peak hours 
    • Adjust fare structures to reflect common trip or rider patterns
    • Make personalised travel suggestions based on individual user history.

    Benefits of first-party data 

    First-party data offers two significant benefits : accuracy and compliance. It comes directly from the customers and can be considered more accurate and reliable. But that’s not it. 

    First-party data aligns with many data privacy regulations, like the GDPR and CCPA. That’s because first-party data collection requires explicit consent, which means the data remains confidential. This builds compliance, and customers develop more trust in the business.

    Best practices to collect and manage first-party data 

    Though first-party data comes with many benefits, how should organisations collect and manage it ? What are the best practices ? Let’s take a look. 

    Define clear goals

    Though defining clear goals seems like overused advice, it’s one of the most important. If a business doesn’t know why it’s collecting first-party data, all the information gathering becomes purposeless. 

    Businesses can think of different goals to achieve from first-party data collection : improving customer relationships, enhancing personalisation or increasing ROI. 

    Once these goals are concrete, they can guide data collection strategies and help understand whether they’re working.

    Establish a privacy policy

    A privacy policy is a document that explains why a business is collecting a user’s data and what it will do with it. By being open and honest, this policy builds trust with customers, so customers feel safe sharing their information. 

    For example, an e-commerce privacy policy may read like : 

    “At (Business name), your privacy is important to us. We collect your information when you create an account or buy something. This information includes your name, email and purchase history. We use this data to give you a better shopping experience and suggest products that you’ll find useful. We follow all data privacy laws like GDPR to keep your personal information safe.” 

    For organisations that use Matomo, we suggest updating the privacy policy to explain how Matomo is used and what data it collects. Here’s a privacy policy template for Matomo users that can be easily copied and pasted. 

    For a GDPR compatible privacy policy, read How to complete your privacy policy with Matomo analytics under GDPR.

    Simplify consent processes

    Businesses should obtain explicit user consent before collecting their data, as shown in the image below. 

    Have a consent process in place that shares what kind of user data is going ot be accessed

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    To do this, integrate user-friendly consent management platforms that let customers easily access, view, opt out of, or delete their information.

    To ensure consent practices align with GDPR standards, follow these key steps :

    GDPR-compliant consent checklist
    State the purpose clearlyDescribe data usage in plain terms.
    Use granular opt-insSeparate consents by purpose.
    Avoid pre-ticked boxesActive choices only.
    Enable easy opt-outSimple and accessible withdrawal.
    Log consentTimestamp and record every opt-in.
    Review periodicallyAudit for accuracy and relevance.

    Comply with platform-specific restrictions

    In addition to general consent practices, businesses must comply with platform-specific restrictions. This includes obtaining explicit permissions for :

    • Location services : Users must consent to sharing their location data.
    • Contact lists : Businesses need permission to access and use contact information.
    • Camera and microphone Use : Users must consent to using the camera and microphone 
    • Advertising IDs : On platforms like iOS, businesses must obtain consent to use advertising IDs. 

    For example, Zoom asks the user if it can access the camera and the microphone by default.

    Utilise multiple data collection channels

    Instead of relying on just one source to collect first-party data, it is better to use multiple channels. Gather first-party data from diverse sources such as websites, mobile apps, CRM systems, email campaigns, and in-store interactions (for richer datasets). This way, businesses get a more complete picture of their customers.

    Implementing a strong data governance framework with proper tooling, taxonomy, and maintenance practices is also vital for better data usability.

    Use privacy-focused analytics tools 

    Focus on not just collecting data but also doing it in a way that’s secure and ethical

    Use tools like Matomo to track user interactions and gather meaningful analytics. For example, Matomo heatmaps can give you a visual insight into where users click and scroll, all while following all the data privacy laws.

    Matomo's heatmaps giving a visual insight into where users scroll the most

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    What is second-party data ? 

    Second-party data is information that one company collects from its customers and shares with another company. It’s like “second-hand” first-party data because it’s collected directly from customers but used by a different business.

    Companies purchase second-party data from trusted partners instead of getting it directly from the customer. For example, hotel chains can use customer insights from online travel agencies, like popular destinations and average stay lengths, to refine their pricing strategies and offer more relevant perks.

    When using second-party data, it’s essential to :

    • Be transparent : Share with customers that their data is being shared with partners. 
    • Conduct regular audits : Ensure the data is accurate and handled properly to maintain strong privacy standards. If their data standards don’t seem that great, consider looking elsewhere.

    What is third-party data ? 

    Third-party data is collected from various sources, such as public records, social media or other online platforms. It’s then aggregated and sold to businesses. Organisations get third-party data from data brokers, aggregators and data exchanges or marketplaces. 

    Some examples of third-party data include life events from user social media profiles, like graduation or facts about different organisations, like the number of employees and revenue.

    For example, a data broker might collect information about people’s interests from social media and sell it to a company that wants to target ads based on those interests.

    Third-party data often raises privacy concerns due to its collection methods. One major issue is the lack of transparency in how this data is obtained. 

    Consumers often don’t know that their information is being collected and sold by third-party brokers, leading to feelings of mistrust and violation of privacy. This is why data privacy guidelines have evolved. 

    What is zero-party data ? 

    Zero-party data is the information that customers intentionally share with a business. Some examples include surveys, product ratings and reviews, social media polls and giveaways.

    Organisations collect first-party data by observing user behaviours, but zero-party data is the information that customers voluntarily provide. 

    Differences between first-party and zero-party data

    Zero-party data can provide helpful insights, but self-reported information isn’t always accurate. People don’t always do what they say. 

    For example, customers in a survey may share that they consider quality above all else when purchasing. Still, looking at their actual behaviour, businesses can see that they make a purchase only when there’s a clearance or a sale.

    First-party data can give a broader view of customer behaviours over time, which zero-party data may not always be able to capture. 

    Therefore, while zero-party data offers insights into what customers say they want, first-party data helps understand how they behave in real-world scenarios. Balancing both data types can lead to a deeper understanding of customer needs.

    Getting valuable customer insights without compromising privacy 

    Matomo is a powerful tool for organisations that want to collect first-party data. We’re a full-featured web analytics tool that offers features that allow businesses to track user interactions without compromising the user’s personal information. Below, we share how.

    Data ownership

    Matomo allows organisations to own their analytics data, whether on-premise or in their chosen cloud. This means we don’t share your data with anyone else. This aligns with GDPR’s requirement for data sovereignty and minimises third-party risks.

    Pseudonymisation of user IDs

    Matomo allows organisations to pseudonymise user IDs, replacing them with a salted hash function. 

    Image depticting the working of the pseudonymisation feature by Matomo

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    Since the user IDs have different names, no one can trace them back to a specific person.

    IP address anonymisation

    Data anonymisation refers to removing personally identifiable information (PII) from datasets so individuals can’t be readily identified.

    Matomo automatically anonymises visitor IP addresses, which helps respect user privacy. For example, if the visitor’s IP address is 199.513.1001.123, Matomo can mask it to 199.0.0.0. 

    It can also anonymise geo-location information, such as country, region and city, ensuring this data doesn’t directly identify users.

    Anonymise geo-location information with Matomo

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    Consent management

    Matomo offers an opt-out option that organisations can add to their website, privacy policy or legal page. 

    Matomo tracks everyone by default, but visitors can opt out by clicking the opt-out checkbox. 

    Our DoNotTrack technology helps businesses respect user choices to opt out of tracking from specific websites, such as social media or advertising platforms. They can simply select the “Support Do Not Track preference.”

    These help create consent workflows and support audit trails for regulators. 

    Data storage and deletion

    Keeping visitor data only as long as necessary is a good practice by default. 

    To adhere to this principle, organisations can configure Matomo to automatically delete old raw data and old aggregated report data. 

    Here’s a quick case study summarising how Matomo features can help organisations collect first-party data. CRO:NYX found that Google Analytics struggled to capture accurate data from their campaigns, especially when running ads on the Brave browser, which blocks third-party cookies.

    They then switched to Matomo, which uses first-party cookies by default. This approach allowed them to capture accurate data from Brave users without putting user privacy at stake. 

    The value of Matomo in first-party data strategies 

    First-party data gives businesses a reliable way to connect with audiences and to improve marketing strategies. 

    Matomo’s ethical web analytics lets organisations collect and analyse this data while prioritising user privacy. 

    With over 1 million websites using Matomo, it’s a trusted choice for organisations of all sizes. As a cloud-hosted service and a fully self-hosted solution, Matomo supports organisations with strong data sovereignty needs, allowing them to maintain full control over their analytics infrastructure.

    Ready to collect first-party data while securing user information ? Start your free 21-day trial, no credit card required.

  • 10 Customer Segments Examples and Their Benefits

    9 mai 2024, par Erin

    Now that companies can segment buyers, the days of mass marketing are behind us. Customer segmentation offers various benefits for marketing, content creation, sales, analytics teams and more. Without customer segmentation, your personalised marketing efforts may fall flat. 

    According to the Twilio 2023 state of personalisation report, 69% of business leaders have increased their investment in personalisation. There’s a key reason for this — customer retention and loyalty directly benefit from personalisation. In fact, 62% of businesses have cited improved customer retention due to personalisation efforts. The numbers don’t lie. 

    Keep reading to learn how customer segments can help you fine-tune your personalised marketing campaigns. This article will give you a better understanding of customer segmentation and real-world customer segment examples. You’ll leave with the knowledge to empower your marketing strategies with effective customer segmentation. 

    What are customer segments ?

    Customer segments are distinct groups of people or organisations with similar characteristics, needs and behaviours. Like different species of plants in a garden, each customer segment has specific needs and care requirements. Customer segments are useful for tailoring personalised marketing campaigns for specific groups.

    Personalised marketing has been shown to have significant benefits — with 56% of consumers saying that a personalised experience would make them become repeat buyers

    Successful marketing teams typically focus on these types of customer segmentation :

    A chart with icons representing the different customer segmentation categories
    1. Geographic segmentation : groups buyers based on their physical location — country, city, region or climate — and language.
    2. Purchase history segmentation : categorises buyers based on their purchasing habits — how often they make purchases — and allows brands to distinguish between frequent, occasional and one-time buyers. 
    3. Product-based segmentation : groups buyers according to the products they prefer or end up purchasing. 
    4. Customer lifecycle segmentation : segments buyers based on where they are in the customer journey. Examples include new, repeat and lapsed buyers. This segmentation category is also useful for understanding the behaviour of loyal buyers and those at risk of churning. 
    5. Technographic segmentation : focuses on buyers’ technology preferences, including device type, browser type, and operating system. 
    6. Channel preference segmentation : helps us understand why buyers prefer to purchase via specific channels — whether online channels, physical stores or a combination of both. 
    7. Value-based segmentation : categorises buyers based on their average purchase value and sensitivity to pricing, for example. This type of segmentation can provide insights into the behaviours of price-conscious buyers and those willing to pay premium prices. 

    Customer segmentation vs. market segmentation

    Customer segmentation and market segmentation are related concepts, but they refer to different aspects of the segmentation process in marketing. 

    Market segmentation is the broader process of dividing the overall market into homogeneous groups. Market segmentation helps marketers identify different groups based on their characteristics or needs. These market segments make it easier for businesses to connect with new buyers by offering relevant products or new features. 

    On the other hand, customer segmentation is used to help you dig deep into the behaviour and preferences of your current customer base. Marketers use customer segmentation insights to create buyer personas. Buyer personas are essential for ensuring your personalised marketing efforts are relevant to the target audience. 

    10 customer segments examples

    Now that you better understand different customer segmentation categories, we’ll provide real-world examples of how customer segmentation can be applied. You’ll be able to draw a direct connection between the segmentation category or categories each example falls under.

    One thing to note is that you’ll want to consider privacy and compliance when you are considering collecting and analysing types of data such as gender, age, income level, profession or personal interests. Instead, you can focus on these privacy-friendly, ethical customer segmentation types :

    1. Geographic location (category : geographic segmentation)

    The North Face is an outdoor apparel and equipment company that relies on geographic segmentation to tailor its products toward buyers in specific regions and climates. 

    For instance, they’ll send targeted advertisements for insulated jackets and snow gear to buyers in colder climates. For folks in seasonal climates, The North Face may send personalised ads for snow gear in winter and ads for hiking or swimming gear in summer. 

    The North Face could also use geographic segmentation to determine buyers’ needs based on location. They can use this information to send targeted ads to specific customer segments during peak ski months to maximise profits.

    2. Preferred language (category : geographic segmentation)

    Your marketing approach will likely differ based on where your customers are and the language they speak. So, with that in mind, language may be another crucial variable you can introduce when identifying your target customers. 

    Language-based segmentation becomes even more important when one of your main business objectives is to expand into new markets and target international customers — especially now that global reach is made possible through digital channels. 

    Coca-Cola’s “Share a Coke” is a multi-national campaign with personalised cans and bottles featuring popular names from countries around the globe. It’s just one example of targeting customers based on language.

    3. Repeat users and loyal customers (category : customer lifecycle segmentation)

    Sephora, a large beauty supply company, is well-known for its Beauty Insider loyalty program. 

    It segments customers based on their purchase history and preferences and rewards their loyalty with gifts, discounts, exclusive offers and free samples. And since customers receive personalised product recommendations and other perks, it incentivises them to remain members of the Beauty Insider program — adding a boost to customer loyalty.

    By creating a memorable customer experience for this segment of their customer base, staying on top of beauty trends and listening to feedback, Sephora is able to keep buyers coming back.

    All customers on the left and their respective segments on the right

    4. New customers (category : customer lifecycle segmentation)

    Subscription services use customer lifecycle segmentation to offer special promotions and trials for new customers. 

    HBO Max is a great example of a real company that excels at this strategy : 

    They offer 40% savings on an annual ad-free plan, which targets new customers who may be apprehensive about the added monthly cost of a recurring subscription.

    This marketing strategy prioritises fostering long-term customer relationships with new buyers to avoid high churn rates. 

    5. Cart abandonment (category : purchase history segmentation)

    With a rate of 85% among US-based mobile users, cart abandonment is a huge issue for ecommerce businesses. One way to deal with this is to segment inactive customers and cart abandoners — those who showed interest by adding products to their cart but haven’t converted yet — and send targeted emails to remind them about their abandoned carts.

    E-commerce companies like Ipsy, for example, track users who have added items to their cart but haven’t followed through on the purchase. The company’s messaging often contains incentives — like free shipping or a limited-time discount — to encourage passive users to return to their carts. 

    Research has found that cart abandonment emails with a coupon code have a high 44.37% average open rate. 

    6. Website activity (category : technographic segmentation)

    It’s also possible to segment customers based on website activity. Now, keep in mind that this is a relatively broad approach ; it covers every interaction that may occur while the customer is browsing your website. As such, it leaves room for many different types of segmentation. 

    For instance, you can segment your audience based on the pages they visited, the elements they interacted with — like CTAs and forms — how long they stayed on each page and whether they added products to their cart. 

    Matomo’s Event Tracking can provide additional context to each website visit and tell you more about the specific interactions that occur, making it particularly useful for segmenting customers based on how they spend their time on your website. 

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    Amazon segments its customers based on browsing behaviour — recently viewed products and categories, among other things — which, in turn, allows them to improve the customer’s experience and drive sales.

    7. Traffic source (category : channel segmentation) 

    You can also segment your audience based on traffic sources. For example, you can determine if your website visitors arrived through Google and other search engines, email newsletters, social media platforms or referrals. 

    In other words, you’ll create specific audience segments based on the original source. Matomo’s Acquisition feature can provide insights into five different types of traffic sources — search engines, social media, external websites, direct traffic and campaigns — to help you understand how users enter your website.

    You may find that most visitors arrive at your website through social media ads or predominantly discover your brand through search engines. Either way, by learning where they’re coming from, you’ll be able to determine which conversion paths you should prioritise and optimise further. 

    8. Device type (category : technographic segmentation)

    Device type is customer segmentation based on the devices that potential customers may use to access your website and view your content. 

    It’s worth noting that, on a global level, most people (96%) use mobile devices — primarily smartphones — for internet access. So, there’s a high chance that most of your website visitors are coming from mobile devices, too. 

    However, it’s best not to assume anything. Matomo can detect the operating system and the type of device — desktop, mobile device, tablet, console or TV, for example. 

    By introducing the device type variable into your customer segmentation efforts, you’ll be able to determine if there’s a preference for mobile or desktop devices. In return, you’ll have a better idea of how to optimise your website — and whether you should consider developing an app to meet the needs of mobile users.

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    9. Browser type (category : technographic segmentation)

    Besides devices, another type of segmentation that belongs to the technographic category and can provide valuable insights is browser-related. In this case, you’re tracking the internet browser your customers use. 

    Many browser types are available — including Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Firefox and Brave — and each may display your website and other content differently. 

    So, keeping track of your customers’ preferred choices is important. Otherwise, you won’t be able to fully understand their online experience — or ensure that these browsers are displaying your content properly. 

    Browser type in Matomo

    10. Ecommerce activity (category : purchase history, value based, channel or product based segmentation) 

    Similar to website activity, looking at ecommerce activity can tell your sales teams more about which pages the customer has seen and how they have interacted with them. 

    With Matomo’s Ecommerce Tracking, you’ll be able to keep an eye on customers’ on-site behaviours, conversion rates, cart abandonment, purchased products and transaction data — including total revenue and average order value.

    Considering that the focus is on sales channels — such as your online store — this approach to customer segmentation can help you improve the sales experience and increase profitability. 

    Start implementing these customer segments examples

    With ever-evolving demographics and rapid technological advancements, customer segmentation is increasingly complex. The tips and real-world examples in this article break down and simplify customer segmentation so that you can adapt to your customer base. 

    Customer segmentation lays the groundwork for your personalised marketing campaigns to take off. By understanding your users better, you can effectively tailor each campaign to different segments. 

    If you’re ready to see how Matomo can elevate your personalised marketing campaigns, try it for free for 21 days. No credit card required.