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To ensure your website is performing at its best and providing valuable insights about your audience, it’s essential to track key data like visitor behavior, traffic sources, and user engagement. By setting up Google Analytics, I can monitor your website’s performance, identify areas for improvement, and tailor strategies to help you reach your goals. To get started, I’ll need you to follow the steps below to create your Google Analytics account and share the tracking code with me so I can integrate it into your WordPress site. This will allow us to gather accurate data and make informed decisions moving forward.

How to Set Up Google Analytics and Share the Code for WordPress

Step 1: Sign Up for a Google Analytics Account

  1. Go to Google Analytics.
  2. Click the “Start for Free” or “Sign In to Analytics” button (if you already have a Google account).
  3. Log in with your Google account. If you don’t have one, create a Google account first.
  4. Follow these steps in the setup wizard:
    • Enter an account name (e.g., your business name).
    • Select your data-sharing preferences and click Next.
    • Add a property (e.g., your website):
      • Name the property (e.g., “MyWebsite Analytics”).
      • Choose your reporting time zone and currency.
    • Click Next and fill out your business details (e.g., Industry, Business Size).
    • Click Create and accept the terms of service.

Step 2: Set Up a Web Data Stream

  1. Once your account is created, click “Set up a Data Stream”.
  2. Select Web as the platform.
  3. Enter your website’s URL and name the stream.
  4. Click Create Stream.

Step 3: Get the Tracking Code

  1. On the Web Stream Details page, find the “Global Site Tag (gtag.js)” section.
  2. Copy the code snippet provided under “Tagging Instructions”.

Step 4: Send the Code

  1. Paste the copied code into an email or text document.
  2. Send it to me so I can integrate it into your WordPress website.

Optional: Grant Access to Your Analytics Account

If you prefer, you can also grant me access to your Analytics account so I can retrieve the code and monitor performance:

  1. Go to Admin in Google Analytics.
  2. Under the Account Settings or Property Settings, select Account Access Management or Property Access Management.
  3. Click the blue “+” button and choose Add Users.
  4. Enter my email address and select the appropriate permissions (e.g., Viewer or Editor).

If you have any questions during the process, feel free to reach out! 😊