Advice Julia Becker Collins By JULIA BECKER COLLINS May 4, 2026 Share Copy URL Email Facebook X Linkedin Julia Becker Collins If you’re reviewing your marketing analytics, whether on automated dashboards or agency reports, it’s easy to assume you’re seeing the full picture. Charts look strong. Traffic is up. Engagement appears steady. But not all metrics are meaningful, and focusing on the wrong ones can stall growth. Vanity metrics are often the issue.