Plausible Analytics

Why Plausible Analytics Over Other Analytics Platforms

For organizations that care about user privacy and want meaningful insights without the privacy concerns of traditional analytics, Plausible Analytics offers a clean, ethical alternative. It provides the essential metrics without collecting personal data or requiring cookie banners.

We could use more comprehensive analytics platforms that track every user interaction, but Plausible’s focus on privacy means we can provide valuable insights while respecting user rights. The lightweight approach also improves site performance by not loading heavy tracking scripts.

I have a few sites running Google Analytics, but it’s overkill for most projects. I generally lean heavily towards Plausible to avoid the privacy issues and compliance headaches, and the simplicity it offers.

Key Benefits for Our Clients

Plausible Analytics doesn’t use cookies or collect personal information, eliminating privacy concerns and compliance headaches. The simple, focused dashboard provides clear insights about traffic trends, popular pages, and user behavior.

For our clients, this means they can understand how their website is performing without compromising on privacy principles. The GDPR and CCPA compliance built into the platform gives peace of mind for organizations handling sensitive data.

Most analytics platforms are designed to collect as much data as possible, but Plausible’s minimalist approach means we can focus on the metrics that matter without getting lost in the noise. That means faster load times and a better user experience, which is a win-win for both our clients and their users. That also means simpler, more straightforward reporting that highlights the key insights without being overwhelming.

Projects Using Plausible Analytics

American Council of the Blind of Indiana

Built from scratch for an audience that navigates primarily by screen reader, the ACBI site launched in January 2024 after testing with real members inside the organization, not just an automated checklist. We manage all content updates to keep the formatting consistent and the site reliably accessible as it changes over time.

First Baptist Church of Shelburn

A plugin conflict took down their WordPress site; we had it back up fast, then rebuilt from scratch in August 2024 with a static site that has no plugins to update, no theme conflicts, and no risk of going dark on a Saturday night. The church team posts their own weekly announcements—everything else gets handled quickly when they reach out.

Space Jamboree

For their 18th year, Space Jamboree transitioned to a 100% virtual event. We built the public site and a full registration platform covering participant enrollment, workshop selection, Stripe payments, and automated data exports that replaced a pile of manual post-registration work. The system launched in early 2024, handled the August event without issues, and has expanded every year since with new tools for instructors, scoutmasters, participants, and their families.