Ucraft provides built-in analytics but Google Analytics can take your data analysis to the next level. This blog post will guide you through the process of adding Google Analytics to your Ucraft website.
Let's dive in!
- Set Up a Google Analytics Account
- Add Google Analytics to Your Ucraft 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 a Google Analytics Account
If you haven't already set up a Google Analytics account, you will need to do that first.
- Create a Google Analytics Account: Visit the Google Analytics website and sign in with your Google account. If you don’t have one, you’ll need to create it.
- Set Up a New Property: Follow the on-screen instructions to create a new GA4 property. Be sure to select "Web" as the platform type.
- Obtain Your Measurement ID: Once your property is configured, Google will provide you with a Measurement ID (formatted as "G-XXXXXXXXXX"). Note this ID down, as it’s necessary for integrating GA with your Ucraft website.
Add Google Analytics to Your Ucraft Website
Ucraft makes it easy to integrate Google Analytics without needing to edit your site's code directly. Here’s how to add your GA tracking code:
- Access Your Ucraft Dashboard: Log in to your Ucraft account and navigate to the dashboard of the website you want to track. -. Navigate to Site Settings: Find the "Dashboard" menu on the left-hand side, and click on "Site Settings."
- Locate the Analytics Section: Within Site Settings, scroll down to find the "Analytics" section. Here, you will see a field for Google Analytics.
- Enter Your Measurement ID: In the Google Analytics field, enter your Measurement ID that you obtained from Google Analytics. Ensure you enter the ID correctly, without any spaces or additional characters!
- Save Your Changes: After entering your Measurement ID, make sure to save your changes to ensure the integration is applied to your website.
- (Optional) Create Extra Properties: if you want to track multiple websites, create a new GA property for each website and use the corresponding tracking code. This allows GA to collect data separately for each website.
Verify the Integration
To ensure Google Analytics is correctly tracking your Ucraft website:
- Visit Your Website: After saving your changes, visit your website to generate some initial traffic.
- Check Google Analytics: Log into your Google Analytics account and navigate to the "Realtime" section. If you see your activity being tracked, the integration is successful.
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!