Google Analytics Begrippenlijst

Add Google Analytics to Site123

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Gepubliceerd op 21 mrt 2024 en bijgewerkt op 8 apr 2024 door Iron Brands

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SITE123 provides basic web analytics features, but integrating Google Analytics can provide much deeper insights. This blog post will guide you through the process of adding Google Analytics to your SITE123 website, step by step.

Let's dive in!

  1. Set Up Google Analytics
  2. Integrate Google Analytics with Your SITE123 Website
  3. Verify the Integration
  4. 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!

Can you spot the difference between the dashboards?

Set Up Google Analytics

If you haven't already, the first step is to set up a Google Analytics account for your website. Here's how:

  • Create a Google Analytics Account: Visit the Google Analytics website and sign in with your Google account. If you don’t have an account, you’ll need to create one.
  • Set Up a New Property: Follow the instructions to create a new GA4 property, selecting "Web" as the platform type.
  • Obtain Your Measurement ID: After setting up your property, Google will provide you with a Measurement ID (formatted as "G-XXXXXXXXXX"). Note down this ID, as it's essential for integrating GA with your SITE123 website.

Integrate Google Analytics with Your SITE123 Website

Adding Google Analytics to your website is straightforward:

  • Access Your SITE123 Dashboard: Log in to your SITE123 account and navigate to the dashboard of the website you wish to track.
  • Open the Website Settings: Look for a settings option, often found in the sidebar menu or represented by a gear icon. Click on it to access your website settings.
  • Locate the Google Analytics Section: In the settings menu, find the section labeled "Google Analytics" or "Analytics." SITE123 may have this under "Settings" > "Plugins and Analytics" or a similar path.
  • Enter Your Measurement ID: In the Google Analytics field, input your GA Measurement ID that you obtained earlier. Ensure there are no typos or extra spaces.
  • Save Your Changes: After entering your Measurement ID, make sure to save your changes. SITE123 will automatically start sending data to your Google Analytics account.
  • (optional) Use a Different Property for each Website: We highly suggest you create a different GA property (and use a different Measurement ID) for every website. This will allow to monitor each website's performance without dumping data from multiple websites together

Verify the Integration

After integrating Google Analytics with your SITE123 website, it's important to ensure that GA is correctly tracking your site:

  • Visit Your Website: Open your website in a web browser to generate some initial traffic.
  • Check Google Analytics: Log into your Google Analytics account and navigate to the "Realtime" section. If you see your visit being tracked, the integration is successful.

Final Thoughts

Adding Google Analytics to your campaign 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!