Tag: web analytics

HW 10 summary

HW10 summary: http://52.12.113.25/2026/03/11/hw-10-summary/

Time Log Teams – time spent on other Teams’ sites (must have 3 entries or more):

Time Log Students – time spent on other students’ sites (must have 3 entries or more):

Essay I. Summary of your activities in your contents including new contents created (one paragraph). Provide all the hyperlinks (clickable) of new contents you have created this week.

This week, I’ve monitored my website traffic using Google Analytics and created a Google Looker Studio dashboard to analyze users, sessions, event count, traffic sources, and top pages. I have also visited other teams and students websites and have left some comments on posts that I liked. For my own website, I’ve published two new posts, that are: What Is Quantum Computing and Why Is Everyone Talking About It?, and Understanding Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality, and have also added images and organized categories and tags to improve navigation. These new posts discuss emerging technologies, explaining quantum computing and the concepts and uses of AR and VR. You can access these posts via the hyperlinks below.

Hyperlinks:

What Is Quantum Computing and Why Is Everyone Talking About It?: http://52.12.113.25/2026/03/05/what-is-quantum-computing-and-why-is-everyone-talking-about-it/

Understanding Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality: http://52.12.113.25/2026/03/09/understanding-augmented-reality-and-virtual-reality/

Essay II. Summary of your KPI table (add screenshots or table) (one paragraph excluding the KIP table)

My KPI table focuses on two main goals for my website that are increasing traffic and improving user engagement. To measure traffic, I’ve used total users and sessions because they show how many people visit the site and how often they come. To measure engagement, I used views, event count, and average engagement time because they show how users interact with my content. These KPIs help me understand my website’s performance and show whether my content is attracting and keeping visitors interested.

GOAL	KPI	METRICS
Increase traffic to the website and attract more visitors to blog posts.	Number of users visiting the website.	Total Users, Sessions
Improve user engagement with website content and encourage visitors to explore more pages.	Average engagement with website content.	Views, Event Count, Average Engagement Time

The table

Essay III. Summary of your Looker Studio Report with your KPI identified (add screenshots) (one paragraph) I have created a Looker Studio report by connecting my GA4 data to visualize my website’s performance. The dashboard (see screenshot below) includes charts showing total users, event count, sessions over time, traffic sources, and the most viewed pages. These charts help me understand on how the visitors interact with my website and which content attracts the most attention. The sessions chart shows how the traffic changes over time, while the table highlights the most visited posts. From the report, I have noticed that some blog posts receive more views, showing that certain topics attract more visitors.

The screenshot

March 11, 2026

Understanding Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality

People often connect augmented reality (AR) with virtual reality (VR) but both technologies operate through distinct mechanisms. AR technology creates digital content which it overlays onto existing physical spaces without removing the actual environment. Users of a mobile device or AR application can experience virtual content which includes virtual objects and graphical elements and textual information that appears on their surroundings. The authentic environment remains visible for users to experience while technology adds extra digital material to the space. The AR technology creates a space which blends digital elements with physical reality instead of constructing an entirely distinct virtual environment.

Virtual reality operates through its complete substitution of actual environments with virtual environments created by computer systems. Users of VR technology need to wear headsets which block their view of actual surroundings while they experience digital spaces which include games and simulations as well as virtual environments. The system intends to create an immersive experience which allows users to experience the virtual world as if they were part of it. AR technology adds virtual elements to actual environments while VR technology creates entirely new virtual worlds which users can explore.

Sources:

https://www.pcmag.com/news/augmented-reality-ar-vs-virtual-reality-vr-whats-the-difference

https://geekflare.com/blog/augmented-reality-vs-virtual-reality

March 9, 2026
Is AI Changing Creativity in Art?

AI is changing art, but that does not imply that the creativity is over. The current art movement which people create through their use of AI technology resembles past artistic movements which emerged because of technological advancements. The introduction of AI technology to artistic work and creation leads to fresh artistic pathways which artists can use to discover their creative capacities. AI technology does not substitute for human creative abilities because it provides new environments which artists can use to create their work. The invention of advanced AI systems enables people to create new artistic possibilities while breaching existing limitations of human creativity.

Artists who work with AI technology use it as their creative tool. They keep control over creative work while using the software to assist with generating ideas and developing concepts and testing multiple artistic styles. Human emotional expression and artistic purpose and artistic significance create the essential link between art and human expression. The artist controls the final artistic message and purpose and the entire vision for the artwork despite AI technology granting new artistic options and enabling more adaptable workflows.

Sources:

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20241018-ai-art-the-end-of-creativity-or-a-new-movement

https://news.syr.edu/2025/08/12/how-artists-are-embracing-artificial-intelligence-to-create-works-of-art/

March 9, 2026
HW 9 summary

Time Log Teams – time spent on other Teams’ sites (must have 3 entries or more):
Date: Mar. 4, 2026 From: 11:35pm To: 11:51pm

Date: Mar. 5 2026 From: 10:07pm To: 10:35 pm

Date: Mar. 6, 2026 From: 11:07am To: 11:25am

Time Log Students – time spent on other students’ sites (must have 3 entries or more):
Date: Mar 4, 2026 From: 11:05pm To: 11:30pm

Date: Mar. 5, 2026 From: 9:07pm To: 9:35pm

Date: Mar. 5, 2026 From: 9:35pm To: 10:05pm

Essay I. Summary of your activities in your contents including new contents created (one paragraph). Provide all the hyperlinks (clickable) of new contents you have created this week.

This week, I have checked my website traffic in Google Analytics, explored automated and custom insights, and visited team and student websites. I also created two new posts: “What Is Quantum Computing and Why Is Everyone Talking About It?” and “Understanding Natural Language Processing”. The first post explains the basics of quantum computing and why it is becoming important, while the second post discusses how NLP helps computers understand human language. These posts can be found under the ‘HW9’ section in the ‘HWS’ menu and under ‘TECH’ for general readers.

Hyperlinks:

What Is Quantum Computing and Why Is Everyone Talking About It?: http://52.12.113.25/2026/03/05/what-is-quantum-computing-and-why-is-everyone-talking-about-it/

Understanding Natural Language Processing: http://52.12.113.25/2026/03/05/understanding-natural-language-processing/

Essay II. Summary/analysis of your ‘automated insights’ (add screenshots) (one paragraph)

For this assignment 9, I have used Method II, in which I accessed through the Insights icon located in the top right corner of Google Analytics 4. When I opened it, the Analytics Intelligence panel showed me information about my website traffic in a quick and easy way. I asked about the top cities by users, and GA4 showed that most of my active users were coming from places like ‘Seattle’ and ‘San Jose’ during the selected dates (Sunday 3/1 – Friday 3/6). This information helped me understand visitor locations better because it presented data without requiring me to go through multiple reports. Overall, I think this feature makes the website data easier to understand.

Essay III. Summary/analysis of your ‘custom insights’ (add screenshots) (one paragraph)

I have created a custom Insight in Google Analytics 4 to keep track of changes in my website traffic. I have set it to check daily and use 1-day total users as the metric. I also added a condition so that GA4 can notify me whenever user numbers decreased by over 20% from the previous day’s count. I think this is helpful because it makes it easier to notice sudden changes in traffic without having to keep checking reports all the time.

March 5, 2026
What Is Quantum Computing and Why Is Everyone Talking About It?

Quantum computing operates through a completely different method of computation compared to conventional computers used in daily life. Normal computers use bits that represent either a 0 or a 1, but quantum computers use qubits which can represent multiple states at the same time through concepts like superposition and entanglement. Quantum computers can handle multiple possibilities at once because of their ability to process extremely large data sets. The technology enables scientists to solve particular complex problems at a faster rate than classical computers, which benefits scientific simulations and optimization challenges and cryptographic security systems.

quantum computing

The researchers and technology companies are currently developing real quantum systems despite the futuristic nature of quantum computing. Current quantum computers face limits because they need to improve their qubit stability and error reduction capabilities, but technology advancements proceed at a fast pace. According to recent discussions about the field, quantum computing could eventually help industries solve problems in areas such as logistics, materials science, and drug discovery by performing calculations that would take traditional computers far too long to complete. Many experts believe quantum computing will become an important technology that supports classical computing systems despite its current early development stage.

Quantum computers

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_computing

https://www.forbes.com/sites/sabbirrangwala/2026/02/04/quantum-computingwhat-is-itwhat-does-it-dotoday

March 5, 2026
Sleep over Doomscrolling

Sleep is like an energy-recharger. While we sleep, our brain restores itself, which helps our memory sharpen to have a more productive next day. At the same time, our body repairs itself too, helping heal and protect our health. I remember pulling all nighters in my undergrad, having black coffee, staying up till 5 AM and getting up at 7 AM. I maintained this pattern during the week before my exams which lasted for a period of a week to ten days. The method appeared effective to me at that time, yet it resulted in persistent tiredness and migraine headaches. Of course, this is a rare situation for people, not a regular situation.

Then there is the everyday version, where people use their phones throughout the night to browse the internet, playing video games or just watching Instagram reels. The blue light from these devices delays melatonin production, keeping the brain awake longer, which causes bedtime to slowly transform into a 2 AM doomscroll. The next morning people drink caffeine which causes the same cycle to start again. So, it is essential for us to have a good sleep schedule to have a more productive day, with better focus, mood, and energy.

Sources:

https://www.goodto.com/family/this-is-the-real-reason-why-your-teenager-is-sleeping-in-late-and-it-s-not-because-they-re-lazy-here-s-what-the-experts-told-us

February 25, 2026