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Add Google Analytics to your site

Updated over 4 months ago

Google is deprecating Universal Analytics ID (UA) July 1, 2023. Please make sure you have entered a Google Analytics 4 ID (GA4) into Settings-->SEO & Marketing.

  • Read more about this change and how to switch from a Universal Analytics ID to a Google Analytics 4 ID.

  • Check to see if your existing property is a Universal Analytics ID or a Google Analytics 4 ID.

How to Add Google Analytics to Your Website

Google Analytics is a powerful tool that allows you to track and analyze the traffic on your website. By adding Google Analytics to your site, you can gain valuable insights into your audience, their behavior, and how they interact with your content. In this article, we will guide you through the process of creating a Google Analytics account and a new GA4 property, so you can start using this powerful tool on your website.

Step 1: Create a Google Analytics Account

Before you can add Google Analytics to your site, you'll need to have a Google Analytics account. If you already have a Google account, you can use that to sign in to Google Analytics.

Step 2: Create a New GA4 Property

Once you have a Google Analytics account, you can create a new GA4 property. A property is a website, app, or device that you want to track with Google Analytics.

For detailed instructions on creating a Google Analytics account and a new GA4 property, you can refer to this analytics help article.

Step 3: Add Google Analytics to Your Website

Now that you have a Google Analytics account and a new GA4 property, you can add the tracking code to your website. This code allows Google Analytics to collect data about your website visitors.

Log into your Edlio admin site

Using the dashboard or hamburger menu, navigate to Site Management » Settings

edlio admin site

In Settings, click on the SEO & Marketing tab

On the SEO & Marketing tab, enter your measure ID into the field for "Google Analytics 4 (GA4) Measurement ID"

SEO and marketing menu

Hit the Save button on the upper right

You will start seeing data in Google Analytics in about 24 hours

To learn how to read the data you see in the Google Analytics interface, please read this article.

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