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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

  1. Click Segment in the filter bar
  2. Choose values in the available filter sections
  3. Click Apply Segment
  4. The selected filters apply across all reports

Available Global Filters

The Segment panel offers two filter categories: Geography and Devices.

Geography

FilterOptionsDescription
CountriesMulti-select listFilter by visitor country

Example: Select Spain and Portugal to see only traffic from the Iberian Peninsula.

Devices

FilterOptionsDescription
Device TypeDesktop, Mobile, TabletFilter by device category
BrowserChrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, OperaFilter by browser
Operating SystemWindows, macOS, iOS, Android, LinuxFilter 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 1Filter 2Result
Country = SpainDevice = MobileSpanish mobile visitors
Browser = SafariCountry = USAUS Safari users
OS = iOSCountry = MexicoiPhone/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

  1. Click the filter icon (funnel) above the table
  2. The filter builder panel opens
  3. Add filter conditions
  4. Click Apply

Filter Builder Interface

ElementDescription
Field dropdownSelect which column to filter
Operator dropdownSelect comparison operator
Value inputEnter the value to compare
Add buttonAdd another condition
Apply buttonApply all conditions
Clear buttonRemove all conditions

Operators

Text Fields

OperatorDescriptionExample
containsField includes textPath contains "product"
starts withField begins with textPath starts with "/en/"
equalsExact matchSource equals "google"
not equalsDoes not matchMedium not equals "cpc"

Numeric Fields

OperatorDescriptionExample
equalsExact valueConversions equals 0
not equalsDifferent valueEntrances not equals 0
greater thanAbove valuePageviews greater than 1000
less thanBelow valueBounce Rate less than 50
greater than or equalValue or aboveRevenue >= 100
less than or equalValue or belowConv. Rate <= 5

Multiple Conditions

Add multiple conditions for complex filters:

FieldOperatorValueLogic
Entrancesgreater than100AND
Bounce Rateless than50AND
Conversionsgreater than0-

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

TabFields
All PagesPath, Title, Pageviews, Unique Visitors
Landing PagesPath, Title, Entrances, Bounce Rate, Conversions

Sources Report

TabFields
SourcesSource, Medium, Entrances, Pageviews, Bounce Rate, Conversions, Revenue
MediumsMedium, Entrances, Pageviews, Bounce Rate, Conversions, Revenue
CampaignsCampaign, Source, Medium, Entrances, Conversions, Revenue
TermsTerm, Campaign, Source, Entrances, Conversions
ContentContent, Campaign, Source, Entrances, Conversions
ReferrersReferrer, Entrances, Pageviews, Bounce Rate, Conversions, Revenue

Geography Report

  • Country, Entrances, Pageviews, Bounce Rate, Conversions, Revenue

Devices Report

TabFields
Device TypesDevice, Entrances, Pageviews, Bounce Rate, Conversions, Revenue
BrowsersBrowser, Entrances, Pageviews, Bounce Rate, Conversions, Revenue
Operating SystemsOS, Entrances, Pageviews, Bounce Rate, Conversions, Revenue

Conversions Report

TabFields
ConversionsType, Count, Revenue, Conv. Rate
MicroconversionsType, Count, Unique Users

Segments

Save filter combinations for quick access.

Creating a Segment

  1. Apply the desired global filters
  2. Click Save Segment (or Save current as segment from the Segments dropdown)
  3. Enter a name (and optional description and color)
  4. Click Save Segment

Using Segments

  1. Click the Segments dropdown in the filter bar
  2. Select a saved segment
  3. Filters apply immediately

Segment Examples

Segment NameFilters
Mobile SpainCountry = Spain, Device = Mobile
US SafariCountry = United States, Browser = Safari
iOS VisitorsOS = iOS
German DesktopCountry = Germany, Device = Desktop

Managing Segments

  1. Open the Segments dropdown
  2. 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:

  1. Filter: Entrances > 500 (significant traffic)
  2. Filter: Bounce Rate > 70 (high bounce)
  3. Result: High-traffic pages with engagement issues

Conversion Optimization

Find conversion opportunities:

  1. Filter: Entrances > 200
  2. Filter: Conversions = 0
  3. Result: Popular pages not converting

Traffic Quality

Identify quality sources:

  1. Filter: Entrances > 50
  2. Filter: Conv. Rate > 3
  3. Sort by Revenue
  4. Result: High-performing traffic sources

Geographic Targeting

Analyze specific markets:

  1. Global filter: Country = [target market]
  2. Local filter: Conversions > 0
  3. Result: Converting pages in target market

Filter Persistence

What Persists

ElementBehavior
Global filtersPersist across reports until cleared
Local filtersReset when leaving the report
SegmentsSaved until deleted
Date rangePersists 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