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Site Statistics: Google Analytics

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CMS4Schools is a platform that integrates with Google Analytics 4 to allow you to get a complete view of your website and understand how people use your site, so you can take action to improve their experience. Visit the Google Analytics Benefits page to learn more about Google Analytics.

A Google account is necessary to access Google Analytics. To create an account or sign in to an existing one, go to Google Marketing Platform Analytics. 

 

Near the top right, either Sign in to Analytics or Create an Account.

Note: We recommend using a generic email (such as a webadmin or info email) that isn't connected to a user to be connected to your Google Analytics account to prevent issues accessing the account in the future. Your Google Analytics Admin will also be able to grant additional users permissions to read, collaborate, and edit the Google Analytics account. 

 

Create an Account

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At the top right, click Start for Free. On the next screen, select Sign Up and follow the steps provided in the Set up Analytics for a website and/or app [GA4]. 

 

Set up G4 Analytics

Follow these steps from Google's help:

  1. Create a new Google Analytics 4 property
  2. Add a data stream (Web stream)
  3. Obtain the "G-" ID to add to your CMS-hosted website

 

Set up data collection, add to CMS4Schools

You will need to have your "G-" ID added to your CMS4Schools website in order for your data collection to work. If you followed step 3 above (obtain the "G-" ID), please copy and paste the "G-" ID into a support ticket or email to CMS4Schools Support.

Note please copy and paste the G- ID information instead of providing a screenshot to ensure that the correct tracking information is entered for your site.

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A CMS4Schools representative will complete the setup for your website after we've received your G- ID. Data will then be available within Google Analytics 4 within 24-48 hours.

 

Convert from Universal Analytics (UA) to Google Analytics 4 (GA4) - If you have an existing account

If you have an existing UA account, at this time Google is offering a GA4 Setup Assistant wizard. See this article for steps on how to use the wizard to convert.

 

Using Google Analytics

Visit the Google Analytics Academy to learn analytics with free online courses.

Visit the Google Analytics Help Center if you have any questions about using Google Analytics.

Here are some resources to help you get started: