Burrell, what do you need to do? Install GA, or access (or understand!) an analytics account that's already in place?

We're looking to install it on the site if we can. But I wanted to find out if it was worth it in terms of the data it provided. And whether or not it was easy to install.

Worth it: there's really nothing out there that can give you as much data as GA, and it's free, and fairly easy to get started with -- on the basic level, tracking your hits, when they're coming, where they're coming from, and so on, is pretty much just a matter of logging in; setting up custom reports on things you want to track can be a little more complicated, but there's a lot of help online. That said, it's one of those tools where you get out what you put into it; a lot of people set it up and forget to ever look again, or don't do much with the information it gives them.

Setting it up in WP is dead easy, IF you have the ability to install plugins on your site: some uni sites limit you to a pre-set list or have a request process for new plugin installation. (For good reasons, but it still might limit you.)

• This plugin is solid and dead simple: [link]
• This one is more complex but lets you set up all kinds of complex tracking within WP. Good for data nerds: >[link]
• This is a good middle ground, and I use it a lot: Way less complex than the data-nerdgasm, but has some nice features like letting you view your basic stats in the WP dashboard rather than going to the GA site. >[link]

Also, the uni may already have a GA plugin available --- it's a pretty common thing, and if so, you'll just have to set up an account with Google, grab your account code, and you're ready to go.

Thanks amych. I am pretty sure we can use the plug-in on our site. I'll mark and send those out to the list for everyone.

So I bought a car that's in the liminal space between cassettes and iPod hookups. As in, has neither. What price ranges are reasonable if I just want something that converses intelligently with an iPod or maybe even my Android phone through USB? $300? Also, what sort of labour is reasonable for that, on a 2003 car? There does seem to be space in my console where a CD changer would have gone, but I have no issues with losing the existing radio/CD player, obviously.

I don't have any requirement for CDs or satellite radio, or even really care about normal radio. Just want to hook up MP3 sources.

$300+labour reasonable?

ita !, look to see if you have a AUX input (jack) inside the storage compartment of the center console. Most 2003's (if they had them installed) would be there. If it's not there, look in the glove box. It's not USB, but it will allow you to get your music.

If you want more than just music playback, I'd first take the car to the service/parts department of the dealer and see if there's any OEM solution. It will be more expensive than aftermarket. Otherwise I'd take it to a good audio shop and see what they recommend for aftermarket head units. Prices will vary depending upon how much of an audiophile you are. Caveat: your steering wheel controls may not work with aftermarket products. I'd ask before deciding on something.

I have been meaning to do that-- get an aux hookup-- and yelp leads me to think it is under $200.

bon, they're cheap, but they don't allow you anything more than audio playback. If someone wants song/playlist info, the iPod needs to be hooked up by USB.

I don't have a digital display anyway.

My car is a 1998: I am reduced to using the cassette-tape connection to my iPod. It works okay, but I get that hissing sound whenever I use it. And, of course, no steering-wheel controls.

Still, the car has a CD player, cup-holders, A/C, and AWD. I will likely drive it into the ground (or unless I get a job that requires me to commute by car and I have to replace it with something that gets better mileage).