Google Analytics announced today that it will not be compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 by the end of this year.
According to the announcement the company is, “Deprecating official compatibility of Google Analytics with Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) at the end of 2013.” Google says it wants to focus its energy on new product features, and help drive adoption of web technologies that are, “in the design of Google Analytics product.”
While users will still be able to measure site traffic from IE8 browsers, Google Analytics will only support the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer 9 or higher, Safari and “other modern” browsers.
Google says it will send further reminders during the next three months, but advises companies to begin planning for the change as soon as possible.

Google Analytics To Cease IE8 Compatibility By End Of 2013

Learn More About Ecommerce And Goal Tracking In Google Analytics

Google recently held a Google+ hangout discussing how to utilize ecommerce and goal tracking. it’s actually the second part in a series of hangouts about Analytics, if you’re selling online, this one might be for you.
The next part in the series will focus on the multi-channel funnel, event flow and visitors flow. You can keep an eye on the Learn With Google YouTube channel for more videos from the series.

Learn More About Ecommerce And Goal Tracking In Google Analytics