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Exporting Analytics Data

Learn how to export your analytics data in various formats for reporting, analysis, and backup.

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Last updated: January 15, 2025

Export your Zenovay analytics data for external analysis, reporting, or backup. This guide covers all export options and formats.

Pro Plan

Export Availability

PlanExport Access
FreeNot available
ProFull export
ScaleFull export + automation
EnterpriseFull export + API + custom

Basic Data Export

Exporting from Dashboard

1

Apply Filters

Set date range and any filters you want.

2

Find Export Button

Click the Export button (usually top-right of data sections).

3

Choose Format

Select CSV or JSON format.

4

Download

File downloads automatically.

Export from Specific Views

Export options vary by view:

ViewExport Available
Analytics OverviewYes
Top PagesYes
Traffic SourcesYes
CountriesYes
SessionsYes
Individual ReportsYes

Export Formats

CSV Format

Best for: Spreadsheet analysis (Excel, Google Sheets)

Structure:

date,visitors,pageviews,bounce_rate,avg_duration
2025-01-01,1234,3456,45.2,00:02:34
2025-01-02,1345,3567,44.1,00:02:45

Use cases:

  • Creating charts in Excel
  • Importing to business tools
  • Simple data analysis
  • Sharing with stakeholders

JSON Format

Best for: Programming and API integration

Structure:

{
  "data": [
    {
      "date": "2025-01-01",
      "visitors": 1234,
      "pageviews": 3456,
      "bounce_rate": 45.2,
      "avg_duration": 154
    }
  ]
}

Use cases:

  • Custom applications
  • Data pipelines
  • Integration with other tools
  • Programmatic analysis

What Data Can Be Exported

Overview Data

  • Daily visitor counts
  • Page view totals
  • Session metrics
  • Engagement statistics

Detailed Reports

  • Top pages with metrics
  • Traffic source breakdown
  • Geographic distribution
  • Device/browser analytics

Session Data

Scale Plan
  • Individual session records
  • Page paths per session
  • Events triggered
  • User journey data

Export with Filters

Filtered Exports

Your exports reflect applied filters:

  1. Apply desired filters
  2. Set date range
  3. Export data
  4. Only filtered data is included

Example: Mobile Traffic Export

  1. Filter: Device = Mobile
  2. Date: Last 30 days
  3. Export
  4. Result: Only mobile visitor data

Scheduled Exports

Scale Plan

Setting Up Automated Exports

1

Go to Settings

Go to AgencyExport tab (requires Scale plan).

2

Create Scheduled Export

Click "New Scheduled Export."

3

Configure Report

  • Choose data to include
  • Set filters
  • Select format
4

Set Schedule

Choose frequency: Daily, Weekly, Monthly.

5

Set Delivery

  • Email delivery
  • Cloud storage (S3, GCS)
  • Webhook notification

Schedule Options

FrequencyDeliversContains
DailyEach morningPrevious day
WeeklyMonday morningPrevious week
Monthly1st of monthPrevious month

API Export

Scale Plan

Programmatic Access

Export via the External API for automation:

curl -H "X-API-Key: zv_YOUR_API_KEY" \
  "https://api.zenovay.com/api/external/v1/analytics/{websiteId}?from=2025-01-01&to=2025-01-31"

API Advantages

  • Integrate with your systems
  • Automate completely
  • Custom date ranges
  • Programmatic processing

See API Documentation for details.

Export Limits

Size Limits

Export TypeMaximum
Single export100,000 rows
Daily scheduled100,000 rows
API request50,000 rows

Large Exports

For larger datasets:

  • Use date range filters
  • Export in chunks
  • Contact support for bulk export
  • Use API pagination

Data Privacy in Exports

What's Included

Exports include:

  • Aggregated statistics
  • Anonymous visitor data
  • Geographic summaries
  • Technical data

What's NOT Included

Exports exclude:

  • Personal identifiable information
  • Raw IP addresses
  • Session recordings
  • Heatmap images

Compliance

Exports comply with:

  • GDPR requirements
  • CCPA requirements
  • Your privacy settings

Using Exported Data

Excel/Sheets Analysis

  1. Import CSV into Excel/Sheets
  2. Create pivot tables
  3. Build custom charts
  4. Combine with other data

Business Intelligence

Import into tools like:

  • Tableau
  • Power BI
  • Looker
  • Metabase

Custom Dashboards

Build custom views:

  • Internal reporting tools
  • Executive dashboards
  • Client reports

Export Best Practices

Regular Backups

Schedule regular exports:

  • Weekly summaries
  • Monthly detailed reports
  • Quarterly archives

Naming Convention

Use clear file names:

zenovay_analytics_2025-01-01_to_2025-01-31_alltraffic.csv
zenovay_mobile_traffic_jan2025.csv

Storage Organization

Organize exports by:

  • Date
  • Report type
  • Website (if multiple)

Troubleshooting

Export Not Starting

  • Check your plan includes export
  • Try smaller date range
  • Clear browser cache
  • Try different browser

File Empty or Missing Data

  • Verify filters aren't too restrictive
  • Check date range has data
  • Ensure you have data to export

Format Issues

  • Verify regional settings (date formats)
  • Check encoding (UTF-8 for special characters)
  • Try alternative format

Next Steps

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