Monitoring engagement and traffic
It's essential to watch your numbers to see if you are getting the results you are trying to achieve. Knowing what kind of content your readers like, where they come from, and what time of day/week they visit is beneficial. These stats can be obtained from numerous tools, but I have found Google Analytics to be very useful in my arsenal.
Google Analytics provides a wealth of information about your site and visitors. Log into your Google account, clicking on "Analytics" from the drop-down menu. You can see site visits, where they're located, what pages they've clicked on, etc.