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Unlike website analytics (Google Analytics), this focuses on what directory owners actually need: listing performance, search trends, category analytics, and engagement patterns.<\/p>\n\n<p>Perfect for Directorist, GeoDirectory, and Business Directory users who want to understand their directory without expensive premium subscriptions.<\/p>\n\n<h4>Why Directory-Specific Analytics Matter<\/h4>\n\n<p>Google Analytics shows website traffic. Directory analytics show business performance.<\/p>\n\n<p>Track what matters for directory growth:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><p>Which listings attract the most views<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Which categories drive engagement<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Top performing listings<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Real-time activity patterns<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>Free Forever<\/h4>\n\n<p>Professional analytics shouldn't require expensive subscriptions. SFR Directory Analytics gives you real value at no cost:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><p><strong>FREE Version<\/strong> - Full analytics dashboard, charts, listing performance tracking<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p><strong>Pro Version<\/strong> - Optional upgrade for PDF reports, email automation, custom date ranges (from \u00a38\/$8 per year for 1 site, or \u00a318\/$18 per year for 5 sites), Lifetime Licence available too.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>Multi-Platform Support<\/h4>\n\n<p>Compatible with three major directory platforms:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><p><strong>Directorist<\/strong> - Full integration with free and Pro versions<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p><strong>GeoDirectory<\/strong> - Complete compatibility<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p><strong>Business Directory Plugin<\/strong> - Full support<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>The plugin automatically detects which directory platform you're using and tracks the relevant analytics. No configuration needed.<\/p>\n\n<h4>Supported Directory Plugins<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Directorist<\/strong> - Track listings and categories<\/li>\n<li><strong>GeoDirectory<\/strong> - Monitor place views and category performance<\/li>\n<li><strong>Business Directory Plugin<\/strong> - Analyse listing and category engagement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>Key Features<\/h4>\n\n<p><strong>Beautiful Analytics Dashboard<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><p>Visual overview with colourful charts and graphs<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Real-time listing statistics<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Clean, intuitive interface<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Mobile-responsive design<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Listing Performance Tracking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><p>Identify top performers<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Monitor listing quality over time<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Category Analytics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><p>Track category popularity and engagement<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Compare category performance<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Optimise category structure<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Strategic content planning insights<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Time Period Analysis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><p>Today, Last 7 Days, Last 30 Days, All Time views<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Trend visualisation with daily, weekly, and monthly charts<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Performance tracking over time<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Growth pattern identification<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Support From Richard Toolkit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><p>Launch companion dashboards for Map and Category Display plugins<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Quick access to other SFR plugins<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Direct links to free website tools directory<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Seamless ecosystem integration<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Privacy-Focused<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><p>All data stored locally in your WordPress database<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>No external API calls or data sharing<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>GDPR compliant - no personal information collected<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Lightweight and cache-friendly<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>Pro Version Features (Optional Upgrade)<\/h4>\n\n<p>Upgrade only when you need professional reporting and automation:<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Custom Date Range Filtering<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><p>Analyse any time period you need<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Compare this month vs last month<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Examine seasonal trends<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Measure campaign performance<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>CSV Export<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><p>Export all analytics data<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Open in Excel or Google Sheets<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Create custom visualisations<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Share with team members<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>PDF Report Generation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><p>Professional branded reports<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Charts and graphs included<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Perfect for stakeholders and advertisers<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Client reporting made easy<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Scheduled Email Reports<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><p>Automated weekly or monthly reports<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Stay informed without logging in<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Summary metrics via email<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Never miss important trends<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>SEO Analysis &amp; Scoring<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><p>Evaluate listing SEO performance<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Built-in scoring system<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Optimisation recommendations<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Improve search rankings<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Advanced Data Controls<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><p>Sortable columns by time period<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Advanced pagination options<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Enhanced filtering<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Bulk data management<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Priority Support<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><p>Direct email support<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Regular updates<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Feature requests considered<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Affordable Pricing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>1 site: \u00a38\/$8 per year<\/li>\n<li><p>5 sites: \u00a318\/$18 per year<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Lifetime: \u00a310 one-time (~$13)<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>14-day free trial with fallback to free<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/supportfromrichard.co.uk\/sfr-directory-analytics\/\">Learn more about Pro \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h4>Perfect For<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Directory website owners wanting to understand visitor behaviour<\/li>\n<li>Businesses tracking which listings get the most attention<\/li>\n<li>Website developers optimising directory performance<\/li>\n<li>Content creators identifying popular categories<\/li>\n<li>Marketing teams measuring campaign effectiveness<\/li>\n<li>Site owners preparing for directory monetisation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>How It Works<\/h4>\n\n<ol>\n<li>Install and activate SFR Directory Analytics<\/li>\n<li>The plugin automatically detects your directory plugin<\/li>\n<li>Views are tracked automatically when visitors view listings or categories<\/li>\n<li>View beautiful analytics in WordPress Admin &gt; Directory Analytics<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p>No configuration required - it works right out of the box!<\/p>\n\n<h4>Privacy &amp; Data<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li>All analytics data stored locally in your WordPress database<\/li>\n<li>No external API calls or data sharing<\/li>\n<li>GDPR compliant - no personal information collected<\/li>\n<li>Does not require cookie consent (only tracks page views, not user behaviour)<\/li>\n<li>Can exclude administrator views from tracking<\/li>\n<li>Configurable data retention (7-365 days)<\/li>\n<li>Minimal database footprint - efficient storage design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>Technical Details<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Database Impact<\/strong>: Uses WordPress options table - no custom tables created<\/li>\n<li><strong>Performance<\/strong>: Efficient tracking with no impact on page load times<\/li>\n<li><strong>Caching<\/strong>: Fully compatible with WP Rocket, W3 Total Cache, and other popular caching plugins<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tracking Method<\/strong>: Page view counts only (not unique visitors)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Data Storage<\/strong>: Approximately 1KB per 100 views tracked<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>Additional Info<\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>The Complete Directory Toolkit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>SFR Directory Analytics is part of an integrated three-plugin ecosystem:<\/p>\n\n<ol>\n<li><p><strong>SFR Directory Analytics<\/strong> - Understand what's performing<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p><strong>SFR Directory Map<\/strong> - Visualise geographic distribution<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p><strong>SFR Directory Category Display<\/strong> - Optimise category presentation<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p>Use them together for comprehensive directory management across Directorist, GeoDirectory, and Business Directory platforms.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Why Choose SFR Directory Analytics?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>We believe professional analytics shouldn't require expensive subscriptions. Our free version gives you real value, and Pro features are affordable when you need them.<\/p>\n\n<p>Whether you choose SFR or other analytics solutions - the important thing is making data-driven decisions for your directory business.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Get Started Today<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ol>\n<li><p>Install the free plugin<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>See your first insights in 5 minutes<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Upgrade to Pro only if you need reporting features<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p>No credit card required. No time limits. Professional directory analytics for everyone.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Documentation &amp; Support<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/supportfromrichard.co.uk\/sfr-directory-analytics\/\">Full Documentation<\/a><\/p><\/li>\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/supportfromrichard.co.uk\/sfr-directory-analytics\/\">Feature Comparison<\/a><\/p><\/li>\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/supportfromrichard.co.uk\/sfr-directory-analytics\/#pro\">Pro Version Info<\/a><\/p><\/li>\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/support\/plugin\/sfr-directory-analytics\/\">Support Forum<\/a><\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Other SFR Directory Plugins<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/sfr-directory-map\/\">SFR Directory Map<\/a> - Geographic visualisation<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/sfr-directory-category-display\/\">SFR Directory Category Display<\/a> - Category optimisation<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Made with \u2764\ufe0f by directory owners, for directory owners<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<!--section=installation-->\n<ol>\n<li>Upload the plugin files to <code>\/wp-content\/plugins\/sfr-directory-analytics\/<\/code>, or install through WordPress plugins screen<\/li>\n<li>Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress<\/li>\n<li>Ensure you have Directorist, GeoDirectory, or Business Directory Plugin active<\/li>\n<li>Go to Directory Analytics in admin menu to view your dashboard<\/li>\n<li>Configure settings under Directory Analytics &gt; Settings if needed<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p>That's it! The plugin will automatically start tracking views.<\/p>\n\n<!--section=faq-->\n<dl>\n<dt id=\"which%20directory%20plugins%20are%20supported%3F\"><h3>Which directory plugins are supported?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>SFR Directory Analytics works with:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><p><strong>Directorist<\/strong> (free and Pro versions)<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p><strong>GeoDirectory<\/strong> (free and premium versions)<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p><strong>Business Directory Plugin<\/strong> (free and premium versions)<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>The plugin automatically detects which platform you're using.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"how%20does%20this%20compare%20to%20other%20directory%20analytics%20solutions%3F\"><h3>How does this compare to other directory analytics solutions?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p><strong>SFR Directory Analytics:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><p>FREE version with full analytics dashboard<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Works with Directorist, GeoDirectory &amp; Business Directory<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Pro version: \u00a38\/$8 per year (1 site) or \u00a318\/$18 per year (5 sites) with email reports &amp; SEO analysis<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Part of 3-plugin ecosystem (Analytics, Map, Category Display)<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Lifetime license option available<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Directorist Analytics<\/strong> (launched November 2025):<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><p>$29\/year (1 site) to $89\/year (unlimited sites)<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Official Directorist integration<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Traffic source, device, and geographic tracking<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Automatic 30-day GDPR data clearance<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Platform-specific (Directorist only)<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Premium Alternatives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><p>Typically $29-$89\/year<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Often platform-specific only<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Premium-only (no free version)<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>May include traffic source tracking and device analytics<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Choose based on your platform, budget, and feature needs. We've had no reported compatibility issues and our users appreciate having a free option to start with.<\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/supportfromrichard.co.uk\/solutions\/sfr-directory-analytics-vs-directorist-analytics\/\">Detailed feature comparison \u2192<\/a><\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"do%20i%20need%20google%20analytics%20and%20directory%20analytics%3F\"><h3>Do I need Google Analytics AND directory analytics?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes! They serve different purposes:<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Google Analytics 4<\/strong> shows website-wide traffic, visitor sources, and general behaviour patterns. Essential for understanding your overall web presence.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Directory Analytics<\/strong> shows listing-specific performance, search patterns, category engagement, and directory-specific insights that Google Analytics cannot generate.<\/p>\n\n<p>Use both for the complete picture of your directory business.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"what%20if%20i%20also%20want%20privacy-focused%20whole-website%20analytics%3F\"><h3>What if I also want privacy-focused whole-website analytics?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>If you want both directory analytics and full website analytics, check out <strong>SFR Analytics<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n<p>https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/sfr-analytics\/<\/p>\n\n<p>SFR Analytics is designed for whole-site reporting (pageviews, visitors, sessions, campaigns, referrers, and more) while staying privacy-focused:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>No cookies<\/li>\n<li>No third-party tracking scripts<\/li>\n<li>Data stored locally in your own WordPress database<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Use SFR Directory Analytics for directory-specific insights, and SFR Analytics for broader website performance.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"is%20this%20really%20free%3F%20no%20hidden%20costs%3F\"><h3>Is this really free? No hidden costs?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes, completely free with no time limits or feature restrictions on core analytics.<\/p>\n\n<p>The free version includes:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><p>Full analytics dashboard with charts<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Listing performance tracking<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Category analytics<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>All time period views (Today, 7 days, 30 days, All Time)<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Real-time tracking<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Pro features (optional): PDF reports, CSV exports, custom date ranges, email automation, SEO analysis starting at \u00a38\/$8 per year (1 site), or \u00a318\/$18 per year (5 sites).<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"does%20this%20work%20with%20directorist%20pro%3F\"><h3>Does this work with Directorist Pro?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes! SFR Directory Analytics is compatible with Directorist (both free and Pro versions). The plugin detects Directorist automatically and tracks listing performance regardless of which version you're running.<\/p>\n\n<p>We've had no reported compatibility issues with Directorist Pro, and the plugin has been successfully used by Directorist users since launch.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"does%20this%20work%20with%20multiple%20directory%20plugins%20at%20once%3F\"><h3>Does this work with multiple directory plugins at once?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes! If you have multiple directory plugins active, SFR Directory Analytics will track all of them simultaneously.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"will%20this%20slow%20down%20my%20website%3F\"><h3>Will this slow down my website?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>No. Tracking is lightweight and uses WordPress best practices. Data is written efficiently to your database with minimal overhead. The plugin is designed to have zero impact on page load times.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"does%20this%20track%20unique%20visitors%20or%20just%20page%20views%3F\"><h3>Does this track unique visitors or just page views?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>The plugin tracks total page views, not unique visitors. This means if the same person views a listing multiple times, each view is counted.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"why%20are%20my%20category%20view%20counts%20higher%20than%20listing%20view%20counts%3F\"><h3>Why are my category view counts higher than listing view counts?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>This is normal and by design! Category views represent total engagement across all listings in that category. When a visitor views a listing, each of its assigned top-level categories also receives a view count. For example, if a listing is in 3 categories and gets 100 views, those 3 categories will each receive 100 views, resulting in 300 total category views. This helps you understand which categories drive the most overall engagement across your directory.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20i%20see%20which%20traffic%20sources%20bring%20views%20to%20my%20listings%3F\"><h3>Can I see which traffic sources bring views to my listings?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Traffic source, device, and geographic location tracking is available in Directorist Analytics (their premium extension). SFR Directory Analytics focuses on directory-specific insights like listing performance, search trends, and category engagement. We track what directory owners need most without requiring expensive subscriptions.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20i%20exclude%20my%20own%20views%20from%20analytics%3F\"><h3>Can I exclude my own views from analytics?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes! Go to Directory Analytics &gt; Settings and enable \"Exclude Administrators\" to exclude admin views from being tracked.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"how%20long%20is%20data%20retained%3F\"><h3>How long is data retained?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>By default, 90 days of historical data is kept. You can configure this from 7-365 days in the Settings page.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"is%20this%20gdpr%20compliant%3F\"><h3>Is this GDPR compliant?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. All data is stored locally in your WordPress database. No personal information is collected - only view counts for pages. The plugin does not track individual users or require cookie consent.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"does%20this%20affect%20my%20website%27s%20gdpr%20cookie%20requirements%3F\"><h3>Does this affect my website's GDPR cookie requirements?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>No. Since the plugin only counts page views and doesn't track individual users or set cookies, it doesn't affect your cookie consent requirements.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"does%20each%20website%20track%20separately%3F\"><h3>Does each website track separately?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. Each WordPress installation maintains its own independent analytics database. Perfect for using the same plugin across multiple client sites.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"what%20happens%20if%20i%20deactivate%20one%20of%20my%20directory%20plugins%3F\"><h3>What happens if I deactivate one of my directory plugins?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>The analytics data for that plugin is preserved in the database. If you reactivate the directory plugin later, historical data will still be available.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"does%20this%20work%20with%20caching%20plugins%3F\"><h3>Does this work with caching plugins?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes! SFR Directory Analytics is fully compatible with popular caching plugins including WP Rocket, W3 Total Cache, WP Super Cache, and others.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20i%20export%20the%20analytics%20data%3F\"><h3>Can I export the analytics data?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>CSV and PDF export functionality is available in the Pro version. The free version displays all data in beautiful dashboards.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"how%20much%20database%20space%20does%20this%20use%3F\"><h3>How much database space does this use?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Very minimal. The plugin uses approximately 1KB per 100 views tracked. Even high-traffic sites will see negligible database growth.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"how%20do%20i%20upgrade%20to%20pro%3F\"><h3>How do I upgrade to Pro?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><ol>\n<li><p>Continue using the free version as long as you like<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>When you need Pro features (reports, exports, email automation), visit our website<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Purchase a license (\u00a38\/$8 per year for 1 site, or \u00a318\/$18 per year for 5 sites, or \u00a310 lifetime for 5 sites)<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Install Pro version alongside (or replace) free version<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Activate with your license key<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p>14-day free trial with fallback to free.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"what%20if%20i%20switch%20directory%20platforms%3F\"><h3>What if I switch directory platforms?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Your analytics data stays with you. 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