Data from Google Analytics

Question

So Google Analytics does not have an API that we can use to get our data, so is there an efficient way to programaticly fetch the data collected by Google, without logging it locally?

Edit: I would prefer a Python or PHP solution but anything will work.

Answer 1

Google just announced that they're making available a data export API for Google Analytics. It sounds like that's exactly what you're looking for.

Per their announcement, the feature's currently in private beta, but I figure it'll be rolled out to all accounts in coming weeks/months. Depending on your needs, you may just want to wait, instead of building a short-term hackish solution.

If you're interested, I presume that the functionality's being rolled out first to members of the Google Analytics Trusted Tester program.

Answer 2

Also, I forgot about this: I never actually completely implemented this for a client because the deal fell through...

But you can customize the dashboard to include the sections of Google Analytics that your report might need and have a scheduled email. If the reports do not need to be too detailed and if Google already aggregates the data in the way you need it, then this might work for you.