How to Set Up Google Analytics
Please Note: Google and website providers occasionally change their menus, settings, and setup processes. If the exact steps shown here are no longer available, simply search Google for:
"How to add Google Analytics to [your website provider]" and follow the most current instructions provided by your platform.
Google Analytics Setup
Go to analytics.google.com
Sign in with your Google account.
Click Start Measuring.
Enter an Account Name (usually your business name).
Click Next.
Create a Property:
Property Name: Your Business Name
Time Zone: Your Time Zone
Currency: Your Currency
Click Next and complete the business information.
Select Web as your platform.
Enter:
Website URL
Website Name
Click Create Stream.
Copy your Measurement ID (starts with G-).
How to Add Google Analytics to Major Website Platforms
Squarespace
Settings
Developer Tools
External API KeysPaste your Measurement ID.
Click Save.
Showit
Site Settings
Integrations
Google AnalyticsPaste your Measurement ID.
Publish your site.
WordPress
Option 1 (Recommended)
Install the Google Site Kit plugin.
Connect your Google account.
Follow the prompts.
Option 2
Install:
Rank Math
Yoast
MonsterInsights
Paste your Measurement ID into the plugin settings.
Wix
Marketing & SEO
Marketing Integrations
Google AnalyticsConnect your Google account or paste your Measurement ID.
Pixieset
Website Dashboard
SEO & AnalyticsPaste your Measurement ID.
Save.
Shopify
Settings
Customer Events
Google AnalyticsConnect your Google account or add the Measurement ID.
If you don’t see your web provider simply google the directions or ask Chat GPT
Verify Analytics Is Working
Return to Google Analytics.
Go to:
Reports
RealtimeOpen your website in another browser tab.
If Analytics is connected correctly, you should see yourself appear in the Realtime report within a few