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How To Configure Google Analytics For PayMoney

Setup/Configurations

Overview

Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google that tracks and reports website traffic, helping website owners and businesses understand how users interact with their websites.

Steps to Obtain Google Analytics Tracking Code

To get the Google Analytics tracking code, a user needs to follow these steps:

Create a Google Analytics Account

  • Sign in to Google: Go to the Google Analytics website and sign in with a Google account. You’ll need to create a Google account if you don't have one.

  • Create an Account: Click the Start Measuring button to initiate the setup process. You’ll be asked to enter an account name and select data-sharing settings according to your preferences.

Set Up a Property

  • Property Setup: Once the account is created, you’ll need to add a property within it. A property represents your website or app. Enter the property name, choose the reporting time zone, and set the desired currency.

  • Choose Platform: Choose whether you want to track a website, an app, or both. Since this tracking code is for a website, select either "Website" or "Both" from the options provided.

Get the Tracking Code

  • Web Data Stream: For websites, once you have set up the property, you will be asked to create a data stream. Click on "Web" and provide your website URL along with a name for the stream.

  • Receive Tracking Code: After creating the data stream, you will be directed to a page displaying your stream details. Click on "Global Site Tag (gtag.js)" to access your tracking code, which will appear similar to the following:

Install the Tracking Code

  • Add to Website: Copy the tracking code and paste it into the Google Analytics fields within the system's general settings. Afterward, click the submit button to save your changes.

Verify the Setup

  • Check Real-Time Reports: Once you've installed the code, return to Google Analytics and navigate to the "Real-Time" reports to check if data is being recorded. Open your website in a new tab to observe the activity being reflected in the Google Analytics dashboard.

Conclusion

Once these steps are completed, Google Analytics will start collecting valuable data about your website visitors and their interactions, helping you make informed decisions to enhance user experience and improve your website's performance.