AuthorLoft

· Reader Analytics ·

Understand your readers like never before

Know which books get the most attention, where your readers come from, and how they engage with your site — powered by PostHog analytics.

Most indie authors are marketing blind — they publish books and hope for the best. AuthorLoft's reader analytics give you real data on what's working: which books attract the most views, which blog posts drive traffic, where your readers come from, and how they move through your site. Data-driven decisions replace guesswork.

Book and page performance

See exactly which content resonates with your audience.

  • Page views per book, blog post, and site section
  • Book popularity rankings based on reader views
  • Trending books identified automatically
  • Traffic sources — where your readers are coming from
  • Time on page and engagement metrics

Audience insights

Understand who your readers are and how they find you.

  • Geographic distribution of your audience
  • Device and browser breakdown (desktop vs. mobile)
  • Referral tracking — social media, search, direct, and bookstore
  • New vs. returning visitor patterns
  • Peak activity times and days

Growth tracking

Watch your author platform grow over time with clear metrics.

  • Subscriber growth trends
  • Sales and revenue tracking (with direct sales)
  • Book view trends over time
  • Campaign performance — see spikes from promotions
  • All data accessible from your AuthorLoft admin dashboard

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Frequently asked questions

What analytics platform does AuthorLoft use?

AuthorLoft uses PostHog, a privacy-friendly analytics platform. Analytics data is collected on your author site and accessible through your admin dashboard.

Is reader data privacy-compliant?

Yes. PostHog is GDPR-compliant and AuthorLoft's analytics respect reader privacy. No personally identifiable information is shared with third parties.

Which plan includes analytics?

Reader analytics are available on Standard ($19.99/month) and Premium ($79.99/month) plans. The Free plan does not include analytics.

Can I see which social media posts drive the most traffic?

Yes. The referral tracking shows which traffic sources (social platforms, search engines, direct visits, bookstore) send readers to your site and specific book pages.

Do I need to install any tracking code?

No. Analytics are built into your AuthorLoft site automatically. No code snippets, no pixel setup, no third-party accounts to configure.

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