Set up core metrics tracking
analyticsskillsetup L2★172
whawkinsiv/solo-founder-superpowers ↗Causal-lift measurements
event-tracking-design+20pp vs no-skill baselinewith-skill 88% · baseline 68%
Measured by running the task with and without this artifact, K=5, graded by deterministic checks — no LLM judging.
What it does
Set up analytics instrumentation and core metrics tracking
Best for
Solo founder or analyst setting up analytics for the first time — provides tool recommendation by stage, event naming conventions, core metrics framework, and GA4 setup checklist to track decisions not dashboards.
Inputs
- · Business stage (pre-launch, 0-$1K MRR, $1K-$10K MRR)
- · Analytics tool choice (PostHog, Plausible, Mixpanel, Amplitude, Heap)
- · Product type (SaaS, marketplace, marketplace, content, etc.)
- · Key conversions (signup, activation, upgrade, retention)
Outputs
- · Analytics tool recommendation by stage and cost
- · Event tracking list (15-25 events) with naming conventions
- · Event properties and parameters
- · Core metrics framework (5 metrics that matter)
- · GA4 setup checklist
Requires
- · PostHog / Mixpanel / Amplitude / Heap / Google Analytics
- · gtag.js or Google Tag Manager
Preconditions
- · Website/app live with traffic
- · Analytics account created
- · Conversion events defined (what counts as success)
Failure modes
- · Event naming conventions are recommendations — doesn't enforce via schema
- · GA4 setup assumes standard web flow (not mobile-first or app-only)
- · Cohort retention guidance is generic (doesn't account for product type)
- · Doesn't cover privacy compliance (GDPR, CCPA) or consent management
Trust signals
- · Tool recommendations by stage with pricing (PostHog free tier, Plausible $9/mo, etc.)
- · 5 core metrics framework (signup rate, signup→activation, D7 retention, free→paid, churn)
- · Event naming convention (Object Action in past tense, snake_case, be specific)
- · GA4 implementation with gtag.js syntax and recommended events
- · Core principle: 'Track decisions, not dashboards' + 'Every metric should inform an action'