Analytics Tracking Setup vs Launch Strategy

Analytics Tracking Setup

By Corey Haines (Marketing)

Set up tracking to measure what's working in your marketing and product.

Launch Strategy

By Corey Haines (Marketing)

Plan product launches, feature releases, and go-to-market campaigns that build momentum.

Analytics Tracking Setup

• Creates tracking plans that define what events and user actions to measure
• Sets up Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager, and other analytics tools
• Designs naming conventions and property structures for consistent data collection
• Validates tracking implementation and debugs issues with events not firing correctly
• Establishes UTM parameter strategies for tracking campaign performance

Launch Strategy

• Creates phased launch plans from internal testing through full public release
• Structures marketing across owned (email, blog), rented (social media), and borrowed (partnerships) channels
• Provides Product Hunt launch strategies including pre-launch prep and day-of tactics
• Suggests launch touchpoints like customer emails, in-app announcements, and social posts
• Recommends ways to build waitlists, early access programs, and invite-only momentum

Reach for Analytics Tracking Setup when…

• You're launching a new site or product and need to measure user behavior
• You need to track conversions, signups, or key marketing goals
• Your analytics isn't working correctly or events aren't firing
• You want to measure campaign performance with UTM parameters

Reach for Launch Strategy when…

• You're preparing to launch a new product or feature publicly
• You need a go-to-market plan or launch checklist
• You're planning a Product Hunt launch or beta release
• You want to announce a product update and maximize visibility