Adding Google Analytics to your Godaddy website can be very useful to track and improve performance. This blog post will guide you through the integration process, step by step.
Let's dive in!
- Set Up Google Analytics
- Add Google Analytics to Your GoDaddy Website
- Verify the Integration
- Final Thoughts
Before we dig in I want to show you something. I promise it's worth it...
Google Analytics is great, but also complex and a bit clunky. If you just want a straightforward dashboard with the insights you need, GA is not a great place to start. Additionally, Google doesn't care about privacy and GA requires an annoying cookie banner.
That's why I built Simple Analytics, a privacy-friendly and simple analytics tool - no personal data, no cookies, just the insights you need in a straightforward dashboard.
Here is how it looks vs GA. Feel free to check our live analytics to get an idea for your project. (It is free btw)
All right, enough about us. Now let's get into answering your question!
Set Up Google Analytics
First, you need to have a Google Analytics account set up for your website. If you’re new to GA, here’s how to get started:
- Visit the Google Analytics Website: Go to Google Analytics and sign in with your Google account. If you don't have an account, you’ll need to create one.
- Create a New Property: Follow the on-screen instructions to create a new GA4 property. Select "Web" as your platform and enter your website’s details.
- Obtain Your Measurement ID: Once your property is configured, Google will provide you with a Measurement ID (formatted as "G-XXXXXXXXXX"). Note down this ID, as it will be necessary for integrating GA with your GoDaddy website.
Add Google Analytics to Your GoDaddy Website
Integrating Google Analytics with your GoDaddy website can be done directly through the GoDaddy website builder interface. Here’s the step-by-step process:
- Log Into Your GoDaddy Account: Access your GoDaddy account and navigate to your product page.
- Open Your Website Builder: Select your website and open the website builder by clicking on "Edit Site."
- Access Site Settings: Look for the settings or site settings option within the website builder.
- Find the Google Analytics Section: Within the site settings, navigate to the "Analytics & SEO" or similar section where you can add external analytics tracking codes.
- Enter Your Measurement ID: In the Google Analytics field, enter the Measurement ID you obtained from your Google Analytics account. Ensure you enter the ID correctly without any spaces or typos.
- Publish Your Changes: After entering your Measurement ID, save your changes and publish your website to apply the integration.
Verify the Integration
After adding your Google Analytics Measurement ID to your GoDaddy website, it's essential to verify that GA is correctly tracking your site:
- Check Google Analytics: Log into your Google Analytics account and navigate to the Realtime report. This report shows you live data on visitors currently on your site.
- Visit Your Website: Open a new browser tab, visit your website, and then return to the Realtime report in Google Analytics. If the integration is successful, you should see your visit reflected in the report.
Final Thoughts
Adding Google Analytics to your website can give you great insights. However, ask yourself: is Google Analytics the right tool for you?
GA is an overpowered solution for straightforward analytics. If you're looking for a simple and intuitive dashboard with the insights you need, there are better alternatives. Yes, I’m talking about my own product (Simple Analytics), but there are others out there as well.
I hated using Google Analytics for my projects. It's clunky, there are hundreds of dashboards and it doesn't look appealing. Also Google doesn't care about privacy or ethics. That's why I decided to build my own and more intuitive web analytics tool.
If this resonates with you, feel free to give Simple Analytics a spin. You just need to add the script to your website and off you go. This takes about one minute- and there is a free version as well!
Enjoy!