{"id":5761,"date":"2023-08-31T16:48:33","date_gmt":"2023-08-31T11:18:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/blog\/?p=5761"},"modified":"2025-04-16T15:59:54","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T10:29:54","slug":"guide-to-cohort-analysis-and-ga4-cohort-exploration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/blog\/guide-to-cohort-analysis-and-ga4-cohort-exploration\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Cohort Analysis and GA4 Cohort Exploration"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 11<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cohort-Analysis-with-GA4-2-1024x536.png\" alt=\"Cohort Analysis with GA4\" class=\"wp-image-5762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cohort-Analysis-with-GA4-2-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cohort-Analysis-with-GA4-2-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cohort-Analysis-with-GA4-2-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cohort-Analysis-with-GA4-2-940x492.png 940w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cohort-Analysis-with-GA4-2-345x181.png 345w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cohort-Analysis-with-GA4-2-525x275.png 525w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cohort-Analysis-with-GA4-2-720x377.png 720w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cohort-Analysis-with-GA4-2-626x328.png 626w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cohort-Analysis-with-GA4-2-298x156.png 298w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cohort-Analysis-with-GA4-2-455x238.png 455w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cohort-Analysis-with-GA4-2-625x327.png 625w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cohort-Analysis-with-GA4-2-508x266.png 508w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cohort-Analysis-with-GA4-2-764x400.png 764w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cohort-Analysis-with-GA4-2-340x178.png 340w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cohort-Analysis-with-GA4-2-293x153.png 293w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cohort-Analysis-with-GA4-2-267x140.png 267w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cohort-Analysis-with-GA4-2-195x102.png 195w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cohort-Analysis-with-GA4-2-50x26.png 50w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cohort-Analysis-with-GA4-2-60x31.png 60w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cohort-Analysis-with-GA4-2.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Acquiring new customers is essential, but retaining your existing customers is how you grow your business. In fact, according to research, acquiring new customers costs you five times more than it costs to retain the existing ones.&nbsp;But what should you do if your customers churn after the first few interactions with your product? How do you tap into the reasons that cause them to churn? Cohort analysis is the answer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we will help you understand what cohort analysis is and some best practices you should follow. We will also walk you through the steps to prepare a cohort exploration in Google Analytics 4.&nbsp;So, let\u2019s dive straight in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Jump ahead to:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/blog\/guide-to-cohort-analysis-and-ga4-cohort-exploration\/#What_do_you_mean_by_Cohort_Analysis\" >What do you mean by Cohort Analysis?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/blog\/guide-to-cohort-analysis-and-ga4-cohort-exploration\/#What_are_the_Two_Types_of_Cohort_Analysis\" >What are the Two Types of Cohort Analysis?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/blog\/guide-to-cohort-analysis-and-ga4-cohort-exploration\/#1_Acquisition_Cohort_Analysis\" >1. Acquisition Cohort Analysis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/blog\/guide-to-cohort-analysis-and-ga4-cohort-exploration\/#2_Behavioural_Cohort_Analysis\" >2. Behavioural Cohort Analysis<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/blog\/guide-to-cohort-analysis-and-ga4-cohort-exploration\/#Why_Is_Cohort_Analysis_Important_in_Digital_Marketing\" >Why Is Cohort Analysis Important in Digital Marketing?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/blog\/guide-to-cohort-analysis-and-ga4-cohort-exploration\/#1_Tap_into_User_Behavior\" >1. Tap into User Behavior<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/blog\/guide-to-cohort-analysis-and-ga4-cohort-exploration\/#2_Measure_Marketing_Performance\" >2. Measure Marketing Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/blog\/guide-to-cohort-analysis-and-ga4-cohort-exploration\/#3_Improve_Customer_Retention\" >3. Improve Customer Retention<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/blog\/guide-to-cohort-analysis-and-ga4-cohort-exploration\/#4_Personalize_UX\" >4. Personalize UX<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/blog\/guide-to-cohort-analysis-and-ga4-cohort-exploration\/#5_Improve_Your_Product\" >5. Improve Your Product<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/blog\/guide-to-cohort-analysis-and-ga4-cohort-exploration\/#What_is_Cohort_Analysis_in_GA4\" >What is Cohort Analysis in GA4?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/blog\/guide-to-cohort-analysis-and-ga4-cohort-exploration\/#A_Creating_Cohort_Exploration_in_GA4\" >A. Creating Cohort Exploration in GA4<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/blog\/guide-to-cohort-analysis-and-ga4-cohort-exploration\/#B_Configuring_Cohort_Exploration_in_GA4\" >B. Configuring Cohort Exploration in GA4<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/blog\/guide-to-cohort-analysis-and-ga4-cohort-exploration\/#1_Cohort_Inclusion\" >1. Cohort Inclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/blog\/guide-to-cohort-analysis-and-ga4-cohort-exploration\/#2_Return_Criteria\" >2. Return Criteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/blog\/guide-to-cohort-analysis-and-ga4-cohort-exploration\/#3_Cohort_Granularity\" >3. Cohort Granularity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/blog\/guide-to-cohort-analysis-and-ga4-cohort-exploration\/#4_Cohort_Calculation\" >4. Cohort Calculation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/blog\/guide-to-cohort-analysis-and-ga4-cohort-exploration\/#5_Breakdown\" >5. Breakdown<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/blog\/guide-to-cohort-analysis-and-ga4-cohort-exploration\/#6_Values\" >6. Values<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/blog\/guide-to-cohort-analysis-and-ga4-cohort-exploration\/#Best_Practices_for_Cohort_Analysis\" >Best Practices for Cohort Analysis<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/blog\/guide-to-cohort-analysis-and-ga4-cohort-exploration\/#1_Have_a_Clear_Objective\" >1. Have a Clear Objective<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/blog\/guide-to-cohort-analysis-and-ga4-cohort-exploration\/#2_Define_Meaningful_Cohorts\" >2. Define Meaningful Cohorts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/blog\/guide-to-cohort-analysis-and-ga4-cohort-exploration\/#3_Take_Actionable_Steps\" >3. Take Actionable Steps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/blog\/guide-to-cohort-analysis-and-ga4-cohort-exploration\/#4_Test_and_Optimize\" >4. Test and Optimize&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/blog\/guide-to-cohort-analysis-and-ga4-cohort-exploration\/#Wrapping_Up\" >Wrapping Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/blog\/guide-to-cohort-analysis-and-ga4-cohort-exploration\/#Bonus_Read_How_EasyInsights_works_with_Raw_GA4_Data_for_Data_Activation_and_Enrichment\" >Bonus Read: How EasyInsights works with Raw GA4 Data for Data Activation and Enrichment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_mean_by_Cohort_Analysis\"><\/span>What do you mean by Cohort Analysis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cohort analysis is a behavioral analytics technique that divides the voluminous and complex data into smaller groups sharing common characteristics within the defined time span. The purpose is to identify trends and patterns arising from subjects having similar features. &#8220;Cohort&#8221; is basically a technical name for a group.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#2c01ca;background-color:#e2dff4\">In digital marketing, cohort analysis is used to analyze the behavior and performance of different user\/customer groups based on characteristics like acquisition and engagement. For instance, you can divide your customers based on the week or month of acquisition and assess their engagement using events like site visits, average session duration, average order value, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#2c01ca;background-color:#e2dff4\">Cohort analysis helps marketers understand the behavior of their customers across their life cycle. At the same time, it allows marketers to measure their marketing campaign&#8217;s effectiveness and optimize their strategies for targeting these different groups.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Two_Types_of_Cohort_Analysis\"><\/span>What are the Two Types of Cohort Analysis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we have understood what cohort analysis is, let&#8217;s review its different types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Acquisition_Cohort_Analysis\"><\/span>1. Acquisition Cohort Analysis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Acquisition cohort analysis is a commonly used type wherein marketers divide users into groups based on when they signed up for their product or started using it. It helps assess and compare user behavior, measure the performance of different cohorts, and optimize customer retention strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Behavioural_Cohort_Analysis\"><\/span>2. Behavioural Cohort Analysis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As the name suggests, this type of analysis groups users based on specific actions like their order value, purchase frequency, feature adoption, or even how they interact with your campaign.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Behavioral cohort analysis aims to identify user behavior that signifies better customer retention. In other words, it helps marketers identify high-value cohorts to tailor their marketing efforts for these segments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_Cohort_Analysis_Important_in_Digital_Marketing\"><\/span>Why Is Cohort Analysis Important in Digital Marketing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some reasons why cohort analysis is essential for digital marketers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Tap_into_User_Behavior\"><\/span>1. Tap into User Behavior<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We all can agree that every marketer wants insights into how users behave over time. That is the only way to make digital marketing fruitful. And cohort analysis lets you do exactly that.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can divide your entire user base into smaller groups or cohorts based on their shared features, like their time and date of acquisition. Alternatively, you can also create cohorts based on how they engage with your product.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This makes it easier for you to observe trends and identify the preferences of different user groups. As a result, you can create more focused strategies to target each user.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Measure_Marketing_Performance\"><\/span>2. Measure Marketing Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The next reason why cohort analysis is critical is that it helps you benchmark your marketing efforts. You can assess the impact of your campaigns on conversion rate, retention, revenue, and other KPIs for different segments in your user base.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can experiment with different marketing strategies and test their performance to pick the right channels and mediums to target different cohorts. It helps you optimize your budget allocation and reduce the wastage of marketing resources.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Improve_Customer_Retention\"><\/span>3. Improve Customer Retention<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/service\/customer-retention\">HubSpot<\/a>, improving customer retention by 5% can boost profits by over 25%. That is why you want your customers to keep using your product, not just purchase it once. Or if you have an app, you want them to download it and use it regularly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using cohort analysis, you can measure the retention rates of different user cohorts.&nbsp;At the same time, you can identify the factors that lead to better retention and the ones that lead to churn. This helps you understand the needs and wants of different user groups.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, you can easily take steps to improve customer retention, whether it is introducing new features, giving more targeted offers, or improving your customer onboarding process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Personalize_UX\"><\/span>4. Personalize UX<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Personalization is the most effective technique to boost customer loyalty toward your brand. In fact, around&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/komarketing.com\/industry-news\/customer-experience\/study-70-of-marketers-using-advanced-personalization-seeing-200-roi-4294\/\">70%<\/a>&nbsp;of the marketers that use personalization see over 200% RoI on their marketing efforts. And cohort analysis helps you personalize user experience at scale with ease.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cohort analysis offers insights into how different user groups interact with your brand messaging and campaigns over time. Based on that, you can tweak your messages and promotional offers to better resonate with different target groups. It leads to improved customer satisfaction boosting engagement and conversions across cohorts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Improve_Your_Product\"><\/span>5. Improve Your Product<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, you can also use cohort analysis to improve your product. For instance, if you have an app, cohort analysis provides the perfect opportunity to test it based on the usage patterns of different groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides the regular feedback you collect, you can create cohorts based on feature adoption, product version, other usage patterns, etc. This will help you identify and prioritize product enhancements that align with your users&#8217; needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Cohort_Analysis_in_GA4\"><\/span>What is Cohort Analysis in GA4?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Analytics 4 provides the most convenient way to do cohort analysis. It has a built-in cohort exploration report template to create cohorts based on predefined segments and dimensions to metrics like tracking active users, event count, purchase revenue, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Creating_Cohort_Exploration_in_GA4\"><\/span>A. Creating Cohort Exploration in GA4<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s go through the steps of creating a cohort exploration report in GA4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1.<\/strong>&nbsp;Login to your GA4 property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-258-1024x451.png\" alt=\"image\" class=\"wp-image-7072\" srcset=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-258-1024x451.png 1024w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-258-300x132.png 300w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-258-768x338.png 768w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-258-940x414.png 940w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-258-345x152.png 345w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-258-525x231.png 525w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-258-720x317.png 720w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-258-626x276.png 626w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-258-586x258.png 586w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-258-880x387.png 880w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-258-455x200.png 455w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-258-340x150.png 340w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-258-293x129.png 293w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-258-267x118.png 267w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-258-195x86.png 195w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-258-50x22.png 50w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-258-60x26.png 60w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-258.png 1379w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2.<\/strong>&nbsp;Head over to the Explore section in the navigation menu on the left side of your screen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"657\" height=\"456\" src=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-259.png\" alt=\"image\" class=\"wp-image-7073\" srcset=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-259.png 657w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-259-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-259-269x187.png 269w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-259-409x284.png 409w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-259-562x390.png 562w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-259-488x339.png 488w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-259-225x156.png 225w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-259-343x238.png 343w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-259-471x327.png 471w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-259-383x266.png 383w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-259-576x400.png 576w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-259-447x310.png 447w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-259-333x231.png 333w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-259-287x199.png 287w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-259-267x185.png 267w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-259-195x135.png 195w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-259-345x239.png 345w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-259-50x35.png 50w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-259-60x42.png 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3.<\/strong>&nbsp;Now, look for the Template Gallery option. Click it and select Cohort Exploration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-260-1024x493.png\" alt=\"image\" class=\"wp-image-7075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-260-1024x493.png 1024w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-260-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-260-768x370.png 768w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-260-1536x740.png 1536w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-260-940x453.png 940w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-260-345x166.png 345w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-260-525x253.png 525w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-260-720x347.png 720w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-260-626x302.png 626w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-260-324x156.png 324w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-260-494x238.png 494w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-260-679x327.png 679w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-260-552x266.png 552w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-260-830x400.png 830w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-260-455x219.png 455w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-260-340x164.png 340w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-260-293x141.png 293w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-260-267x129.png 267w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-260-195x94.png 195w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-260-50x24.png 50w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-260-60x29.png 60w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-260.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-261-1024x438.png\" alt=\"image\" class=\"wp-image-7076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-261-1024x438.png 1024w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-261-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-261-768x328.png 768w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-261-1536x657.png 1536w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-261-940x402.png 940w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-261-345x147.png 345w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-261-525x224.png 525w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-261-720x308.png 720w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-261-626x268.png 626w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-261-586x251.png 586w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-261-880x376.png 880w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-261-455x195.png 455w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-261-340x145.png 340w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-261-293x125.png 293w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-261-267x114.png 267w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-261-195x83.png 195w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-261-50x21.png 50w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-261-60x26.png 60w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-261.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4.<\/strong>&nbsp;Now you will see the default cohort exploration, which shows the sum of active users in weeks after the acquisition date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-262-1024x449.png\" alt=\"image\" class=\"wp-image-7077\" srcset=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-262-1024x449.png 1024w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-262-300x132.png 300w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-262-768x337.png 768w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-262-1536x674.png 1536w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-262-940x412.png 940w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-262-345x151.png 345w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-262-525x230.png 525w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-262-720x316.png 720w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-262-626x275.png 626w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-262-586x257.png 586w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-262-880x386.png 880w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-262-455x200.png 455w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-262-340x149.png 340w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-262-293x129.png 293w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-262-267x117.png 267w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-262-195x86.png 195w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-262-50x22.png 50w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-262-60x26.png 60w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-262.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"B_Configuring_Cohort_Exploration_in_GA4\"><\/span>B. Configuring Cohort Exploration in GA4<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We can configure GA4 cohort exploration based on what marketing questions we need answers for. We can pick from predefined segments or create custom segments based on users, sessions, and events.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, we can pick dimensions to break down cohorts to see details like gender, platform, device, and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s have a look at some configuration options available within GA4 cohort exploration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Cohort_Inclusion\"><\/span>1. Cohort Inclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As the name suggests, cohort inclusion allows you to select the criteria that users must fit to be a part of your exploration. You can pick from these criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>First touch (acquisition date):<\/strong>\u00a0This is the first time a user has visited your website or app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Any event:<\/strong>\u00a0It is the first event that a user generates within the exploration period.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Any transaction:<\/strong>\u00a0It is the first transaction event that the user made within the selected period.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Any conversion:<\/strong>\u00a0The first conversion event the user generates in the given date range.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Others:\u00a0<\/strong>Other than the four predefined events, you can pick from a range of other events as inclusion criteria like ad click, app update, app uninstalls, first visit, etc.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"287\" height=\"661\" src=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-263.png\" alt=\"image\" class=\"wp-image-7078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-263.png 287w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-263-130x300.png 130w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-263-221x510.png 221w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-263-81x187.png 81w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-263-123x284.png 123w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-263-169x390.png 169w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-263-147x339.png 147w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-263-68x156.png 68w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-263-103x238.png 103w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-263-142x327.png 142w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-263-115x264.png 115w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-263-174x400.png 174w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-263-135x310.png 135w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-263-100x231.png 100w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-263-86x199.png 86w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-263-89x205.png 89w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-263-65x149.png 65w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-263-22x50.png 22w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-263-26x60.png 26w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 287px) 100vw, 287px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Return_Criteria\"><\/span>2. Return Criteria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Return criteria option allows you to pick a returning condition that users must satisfy to be included in your exploration. Some return criteria available in GA4 cohort exploration are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Any event:\u00a0<\/strong>This criterion requires the user to have at least one event within the selected date range.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Any transaction:<\/strong>\u00a0This return condition requires the user to have at least one transaction within the selected date range.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Any conversion:<\/strong>\u00a0The user must have at least one conversion within the exploration date range.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Others:<\/strong>\u00a0Similar to the inclusion criteria, you can pick some additional events other than the predefined ones that users generate within the exploration period.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"267\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-264.png\" alt=\"image\" class=\"wp-image-7079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-264.png 267w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-264-170x300.png 170w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-264-106x187.png 106w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-264-161x284.png 161w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-264-221x390.png 221w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-264-192x339.png 192w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-264-88x156.png 88w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-264-135x238.png 135w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-264-185x327.png 185w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-264-150x266.png 150w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-264-226x400.png 226w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-264-175x310.png 175w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-264-131x231.png 131w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-264-113x199.png 113w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-264-116x205.png 116w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-264-84x149.png 84w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-264-149x264.png 149w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-264-28x50.png 28w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-264-34x60.png 34w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Cohort_Granularity\"><\/span>3. Cohort Granularity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cohort granularity is where you decide the initial and return cohort time frame for your exploration. You have three options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Daily:<\/strong>\u00a0Selecting daily granularity shows data from midnight to midnight according to your property&#8217;s time zone.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Weekly:<\/strong>\u00a0Includes cohort data from Sunday to Saturday.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monthly:<\/strong>\u00a0Shows data from the beginning of the month till the end.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"277\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-265.png\" alt=\"image\" class=\"wp-image-7080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-265.png 277w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-265-250x187.png 250w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-265-209x156.png 209w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-265-266x199.png 266w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-265-267x200.png 267w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-265-195x146.png 195w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-265-50x37.png 50w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-265-60x45.png 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 277px) 100vw, 277px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Cohort_Calculation\"><\/span>4. Cohort Calculation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This option allows you to select the method for calculating metrics for the specified time frame. 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Values<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The values option is where you pick the metric you want to track for your cohorts. You get four predefined metrics \u2013 active users, event count, transactions, and purchase revenue. You can also pick events other than the predefined events.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"283\" height=\"217\" src=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-268.png\" alt=\"image\" class=\"wp-image-7083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-268.png 283w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-268-244x187.png 244w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-268-203x156.png 203w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-268-260x199.png 260w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-268-267x205.png 267w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-268-195x149.png 195w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-268-50x38.png 50w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-268-60x46.png 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 283px) 100vw, 283px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Additional Read: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/blog\/how-to-reduce-cac-to-improve-ltvcac-ratio\/\"><em>How to Reduce CAC to Improve LTV:CAC Ratio?<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Practices_for_Cohort_Analysis\"><\/span>Best Practices for Cohort Analysis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you begin your cohort exploration, there are some best practices that you must know of. Some of them are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Have_a_Clear_Objective\"><\/span>1. Have a Clear Objective<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To uncover meaningful insights from your cohort analysis, you must begin by asking the right questions. Have a clear objective in mind for your analysis, like whether you are looking to find your most valued customers or reasons that lead to churn.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use cohort analysis to test your hypothesis. For instance, did the recent feature update to your product increase engagement? Cohort analysis will help you substantiate your claims.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Define_Meaningful_Cohorts\"><\/span>2. Define Meaningful Cohorts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you set your objective, the next important practice is creating the right cohorts. For example, if you want to identify which groups have better retention, your cohorts should be based on acquisition. However, you should use behavioral cohorts if you are delving into reasons for their churn.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Take_Actionable_Steps\"><\/span>3. Take Actionable Steps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have the insights you wanted from your cohort analysis, you must turn them into actionable steps. Use the insights to improve your marketing campaigns, aid your product development, and create strategies to boost retention and engagement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Test_and_Optimize\"><\/span>4. Test and Optimize&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cohort analysis is a process of regular monitoring, implementing corrective measures, and testing the effectiveness of your actions. So, regularly test how your actions impact customer retention. Compare the past performance of your cohorts against the new data and optimize your strategies for better results.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_Up\"><\/span>Wrapping Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cohort analysis is a vital marketing analytics technique that you should use to measure customer retention. You can identify consumer sects that bring more business. At the same time, you can gauge the causes of why some groups churn. Equipped with these insights, you can easily create strategies to implement to improve customer retention across cohorts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While GA4 is an excellent tool for cohort analysis on your website and app traffic, things get tricky when analyzing cross-platform data. That&#8217;s when you should turn to EasyInsights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With EasyInsights, you can collect data from different sources like GA4, Facebook, Amazon, Shopify, and countless other e-commerce, CDP, CEPs, data warehouses and marketing analytics tools.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides, you can clean and harmonize data and avail of many customized services, including cohort analysis, customer segmentation, omnichannel attributions, and more. Here&#8217;s how EasyInsights works &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bonus_Read_How_EasyInsights_works_with_Raw_GA4_Data_for_Data_Activation_and_Enrichment\"><\/span>Bonus Read: How EasyInsights works with Raw GA4 Data for Data Activation and Enrichment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/infographic-da2-1024x449.png\" alt=\"author_image\" class=\"wp-image-7490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/infographic-da2-1024x449.png 1024w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/infographic-da2-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/easyinsights.ai\/easyinsights_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/infographic-da2-768x337.png 768w, 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