Connect Analytics
Learn how to create a free Google Analytics account, obtain the tracking code, and connect it to your website for data analysis and insights.
To get started with Google Analytics, you'll need to create a free account. Follow these steps to sign up:
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- 2.Click on the "Sign in" button in the top-right corner.
- 3.If you already have a Google account, sign in with your credentials. Otherwise, click on "Create account" to make a new Google account.
- 4.Follow the prompts to set up your account. Make sure to choose the correct options for your website or app.
Once you have your Google Analytics account set up, you need to get the tracking code for your website. The tracking code is a piece of JavaScript that you will need to add to your website's HTML to start tracking visitors and their behavior. Here's how to find your tracking code:
- 1.After signing in to your Google Analytics account, click on the "Admin" option in the lower-left corner of the page.
- 2.On this screen there will be a search bar at the top of the page. Start typing "Tracking" into the search bar and your tracking code (or "measurement ID") will show up as a search preview. Copy this code to your clipboard.
The Google Analytics tracking code (or measurement ID) will be displayed in the format:
UA-XXXXXXXXX-X.- 1.Now that you have your tracking code you can navigate to Websites > Your Site via NationBuilders sidebar.
- 2.Navigate to Site Settings > Analytics Setup.
- 3.Paste your tracking code into the "Google analytics code" form field and save the settings. E.g.
Where to find the analytics setup tab