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Non-Monetary Option for Website Currency Settings #21683

Open Chardonneaur opened 11 months ago

Chardonneaur commented 11 months ago

Here is the feature concernced: Screenshot from 2023-12-13 15-48-36

Current Challenge: In the current setup of Matomo Analytics, all websites are required to have a currency setting. This default requirement can cause confusion for websites that are not monetarily driven (e.g., informational, educational, non-profit websites). The presence of a currency setting in such contexts is not only irrelevant but can also lead to misunderstandings or misinterpretations of the data.

Encountered Problem: For users managing non-commercial websites, the mandatory currency setting may create unnecessary complexity and confusion. It may also mislead stakeholders or audiences who review the analytics, as the presence of a currency implies a financial aspect to the website's performance metrics. Suggested Solution

Enhancement Proposal: To address this issue and enhance the versatility of Matomo Analytics, I suggest two potential solutions:

Default Non-Monetary Setting: By default, set the website configuration to have 'No Currency' or a similar non-monetary option. This would apply to all new website setups in Matomo.
Optional Currency Setting: Provide an option during website setup (and in existing website settings) to select 'No Currency' or 'Not Applicable'. This would allow users to explicitly indicate that their website is not monetarily driven.

Expected Benefits:

Improved Relevance: This change would ensure that the analytics platform remains relevant and accurate for non-commercial websites.
Enhanced User Experience: Providing a non-monetary option would simplify the setup for users who manage non-commercial websites and eliminate potential confusion.
Flexibility: This feature would add flexibility to Matomo Analytics, accommodating a wider variety of website types and user needs.

Additional Information

Use Case Scenarios: This feature is particularly useful for educational institutions, non-profit organizations, personal blogs, and other non-commercial entities using Matomo Analytics.
Potential Impact: Implementing this feature could enhance the user satisfaction of a significant segment of Matomo's user base, particularly those managing non-commercial websites.

I believe this feature would be a valuable addition to Matomo Analytics, aligning with the platform's goals of adaptability and user-centric design. I look forward to any feedback or further suggestions from the community.

Stan-vw commented 11 months ago

Thanks for reporting this. We'll await further replies to gauge how high of a priority this is 👍