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

  1. Go to analytics.google.com

  2. Sign in with your Google account.

  3. Click Start Measuring.

  4. Enter an Account Name (usually your business name).

  5. Click Next.

  6. Create a Property:

    • Property Name: Your Business Name

    • Time Zone: Your Time Zone

    • Currency: Your Currency

  7. Click Next and complete the business information.

  8. Select Web as your platform.

  9. Enter:

    • Website URL

    • Website Name

  10. Click Create Stream.

  11. Copy your Measurement ID (starts with G-).



How to Add Google Analytics to Major Website Platforms

Squarespace

  • Settings
    Developer Tools
    External API Keys

  • Paste your Measurement ID.

  • Click Save.

Showit

  • Site Settings
    Integrations
    Google Analytics

  • Paste 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 Analytics

  • Connect your Google account or paste your Measurement ID.

Pixieset

  • Website Dashboard
    SEO & Analytics

  • Paste your Measurement ID.

  • Save.

  • Shopify

  • Settings
    Customer Events
    Google Analytics

  • Connect 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
    Realtime

  • Open your website in another browser tab.

  • If Analytics is connected correctly, you should see yourself appear in the Realtime report within a few

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