Filters
Sealmetrics provides two types of filters: global filters that apply across all reports, and local filters specific to individual tables.
Global Filters (Segment)
Global filters are configured from the Segment panel in the filter bar below the header. They affect all report pages.
Accessing Global Filters
- Click Segment in the filter bar
- Choose values in the available filter sections
- Click Apply Segment
- The selected filters apply across all reports
Available Global Filters
The Segment panel offers two filter categories: Geography and Devices.
Geography
| Filter | Options | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Countries | Multi-select list | Filter by visitor country |
Example: Select Spain and Portugal to see only traffic from the Iberian Peninsula.
Devices
| Filter | Options | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Device Type | Desktop, Mobile, Tablet | Filter by device category |
| Browser | Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, Opera | Filter by browser |
| Operating System | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux | Filter by OS |
Example: Select Mobile + iOS to see only iPhone/iPad traffic.
For filtering by traffic source (UTM source/medium/campaign) or by page path, use the per-table local filters described below.
Filter Bar Behavior
- Active filters appear as chips in the filter bar
- Click the X on a chip to remove that filter
- Multiple filters combine with AND logic
- Filters persist across reports until removed or cleared
Combining Filters
Filters combine with AND logic:
| Filter 1 | Filter 2 | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Country = Spain | Device = Mobile | Spanish mobile visitors |
| Browser = Safari | Country = USA | US Safari users |
| OS = iOS | Country = Mexico | iPhone/iPad users in Mexico |
Local Filters (Filter Builder)
Each table in reports has its own filter builder for granular filtering within that specific table.
Accessing Local Filters
- Click the filter icon (funnel) above the table
- The filter builder panel opens
- Add filter conditions
- Click Apply
Filter Builder Interface
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Field dropdown | Select which column to filter |
| Operator dropdown | Select comparison operator |
| Value input | Enter the value to compare |
| Add button | Add another condition |
| Apply button | Apply all conditions |
| Clear button | Remove all conditions |
Operators
Text Fields
| Operator | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| contains | Field includes text | Path contains "product" |
| starts with | Field begins with text | Path starts with "/en/" |
| equals | Exact match | Source equals "google" |
| not equals | Does not match | Medium not equals "cpc" |
Numeric Fields
| Operator | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| equals | Exact value | Conversions equals 0 |
| not equals | Different value | Entrances not equals 0 |
| greater than | Above value | Pageviews greater than 1000 |
| less than | Below value | Bounce Rate less than 50 |
| greater than or equal | Value or above | Revenue >= 100 |
| less than or equal | Value or below | Conv. Rate <= 5 |
Multiple Conditions
Add multiple conditions for complex filters:
| Field | Operator | Value | Logic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrances | greater than | 100 | AND |
| Bounce Rate | less than | 50 | AND |
| Conversions | greater than | 0 | - |
All conditions combine with AND logic.
Filter Builder by Report
Each report's tables have different available fields:
Overview
- Page path
- Source/Medium
Pages Report
| Tab | Fields |
|---|---|
| All Pages | Path, Title, Pageviews, Unique Visitors |
| Landing Pages | Path, Title, Entrances, Bounce Rate, Conversions |
Sources Report
| Tab | Fields |
|---|---|
| Sources | Source, Medium, Entrances, Pageviews, Bounce Rate, Conversions, Revenue |
| Mediums | Medium, Entrances, Pageviews, Bounce Rate, Conversions, Revenue |
| Campaigns | Campaign, Source, Medium, Entrances, Conversions, Revenue |
| Terms | Term, Campaign, Source, Entrances, Conversions |
| Content | Content, Campaign, Source, Entrances, Conversions |
| Referrers | Referrer, Entrances, Pageviews, Bounce Rate, Conversions, Revenue |
Geography Report
- Country, Entrances, Pageviews, Bounce Rate, Conversions, Revenue
Devices Report
| Tab | Fields |
|---|---|
| Device Types | Device, Entrances, Pageviews, Bounce Rate, Conversions, Revenue |
| Browsers | Browser, Entrances, Pageviews, Bounce Rate, Conversions, Revenue |
| Operating Systems | OS, Entrances, Pageviews, Bounce Rate, Conversions, Revenue |
Conversions Report
| Tab | Fields |
|---|---|
| Conversions | Type, Count, Revenue, Conv. Rate |
| Microconversions | Type, Count, Unique Users |
Segments
Save filter combinations for quick access.
Creating a Segment
- Apply the desired global filters
- Click Save Segment (or Save current as segment from the Segments dropdown)
- Enter a name (and optional description and color)
- Click Save Segment
Using Segments
- Click the Segments dropdown in the filter bar
- Select a saved segment
- Filters apply immediately
Segment Examples
| Segment Name | Filters |
|---|---|
| Mobile Spain | Country = Spain, Device = Mobile |
| US Safari | Country = United States, Browser = Safari |
| iOS Visitors | OS = iOS |
| German Desktop | Country = Germany, Device = Desktop |
Managing Segments
- Open the Segments dropdown
- From each segment entry you can:
- Apply the segment (click it)
- Delete the segment (click the X)
Saved segments are stored in your browser. See Filter Persistence for details.
Filter Strategies
Performance Analysis
Find underperforming segments:
- Filter: Entrances > 500 (significant traffic)
- Filter: Bounce Rate > 70 (high bounce)
- Result: High-traffic pages with engagement issues
Conversion Optimization
Find conversion opportunities:
- Filter: Entrances > 200
- Filter: Conversions = 0
- Result: Popular pages not converting
Traffic Quality
Identify quality sources:
- Filter: Entrances > 50
- Filter: Conv. Rate > 3
- Sort by Revenue
- Result: High-performing traffic sources
Geographic Targeting
Analyze specific markets:
- Global filter: Country = [target market]
- Local filter: Conversions > 0
- Result: Converting pages in target market
Filter Persistence
What Persists
| Element | Behavior |
|---|---|
| Global filters | Persist across reports until cleared |
| Local filters | Reset when leaving the report |
| Segments | Saved until deleted |
| Date range | Persists across reports |
How Persistence Works
Global filters and saved segments are stored locally in your browser (using localStorage), not in the page URL.
This means:
- Filters and segments are remembered when you return to Sealmetrics in the same browser, even after closing the tab
- They are not shared via the URL: copying or bookmarking a report link does not carry your active filters
- They are per browser and per device: filters set on your laptop will not appear on your phone or in another browser
- Clearing your browser data removes saved filters and segments
Best Practices
Use Global Filters For
- Segmenting by visitor attributes (country, device type, browser, OS)
- Consistent analysis across reports
Use Local Filters For
- Finding specific items in tables
- Threshold-based filtering (metrics above/below values)
- Detailed table exploration
Performance Tips
- Apply broad filters first (country, device)
- Then refine with specific filters
- Save common combinations as segments
- Clear filters before starting new analysis
Related documentation
- Date Range — The other control that scopes every report
- Sources Report — Filter traffic by UTM source, medium, and campaign
- Geography Report — Filter and segment by country
- Devices Report — Filter by device type, browser, and OS
- Overview Report — The high-level dashboard for all reports