Getting Started

Here is a high-level overview of how Kissmetrics works and how to get started.

• Overview

  What is Kissmetrics? What can I learn from using Kissmetrics? How are we different from other analytics solutions? What should I track to make the most of Kissmetrics?

• Understanding People, Events and Properties within Kissmetrics

  The Kissmetrics data model is comprised of three components: people, events and properties. Understanding these concepts is vital to being able to analyze the data you are collecting.

• Installing: How to Send Us Data

  There are many different ways of sending data to Kissmetrics. Review your options here.

• How to Verify Kissmetrics Is Working

  Learn how to test Kissmetrics and keep the test data separate from your "real" data.

• Testing: Using Your Browser's Developer Tools

  If you are familiar with your web browser's developer tools, you can quickly examine the HTML and JavaScript of the page to debug the Kissmetrics JavaScript API.

• Understanding Identities

  Key concepts about person-based analytics you should know before using Kissmetrics.

• FAQ

  Here are answers to our most frequently asked questions.

• Security

  Kissmetrics keeps your data safe.

• Technical Notes on Events and Properties

  Have you ever wondered if Events are case sensitive? Or how many unique Property names you can have? This document has more information about the technical limitations related to Events and Properties.

• How to Name and Structure Your Data

  Learn how to name and structure you data for successful implementation

• Quickstart Guide: Install Kissmetrics’ JavaScript Tracking Code, Create Custom Events and Properties, and Identify Users

  In this post, we'll be go through each step you need to take to: (1) get the JavaScript code on every page of your site, (2) understand what the Kissmetrics JavaScript snippet tracks, (3) create custom events and properties, and (4) identify users of your product or service.