Google Analytics is a powerful tool that allows you to track and analyze the traffic on your website. Setting up a Google Analytics account is a simple process that can be done in a few steps. In this article, we will go through the step-by-step process of setting up a Google Analytics account in a detailed way.
Step 1: Create a Google Account
The first step in setting up a Google Analytics account is to create a Google account. If you already have a Google account, you can skip this step. To create a Google account, go to the Google account creation page (https://accounts.google.com/signup) and fill in the required information. You will need to provide your name, email address, and choose a password. Once you have filled in the required information, click on “Next”.
Step 2: Sign in to Google Analytics
Once you have a Google account, sign in to Google Analytics by going to the Google Analytics website (https://analytics.google.com/) and click on the “Sign in” button. Enter your email address and password and click on “Sign in”.
Step 3: Sign Up for Google Analytics
After you have signed in to Google Analytics, you will be prompted to sign up for a new account. Click on the “Sign up” button to create a new account.
Step 4: Fill in Account Information
The next step is to fill in the account information. In this step, you will need to provide the name of your account, your website name, and the website URL. Once you have filled in the required information, click on “Next”.
Step 5: Choose a Data Sharing Settings
In this step, you will be prompted to choose a data sharing setting. You can choose to share your data with Google and other users, or keep your data private. Once you have made your selection, click on “Create”.
Step 6: Get Tracking Code
Once you have created your account, you will be provided with a tracking code. This code needs to be added to your website in order for Google Analytics to track your website traffic. You can do this by adding the code to the header of your website, or by using a plugin or module if you are using a content management system like WordPress or Joomla.
Step 7: Verify Your Website
The next step is to verify your website. This can be done by going to the “Admin” section of your Google Analytics account and click on “Verify your website”. You will be prompted to enter the URL of your website, and then you will need to verify that you own the website by adding a verification code to the header of your website.
Step 8: Add Goals
Once your website is verified, you can start adding goals to your account. Goals are actions that you want your website visitors to take, such as filling out a contact form or making a purchase. To add a goal, go to the “Admin” section of your Google Analytics account and click on “Goals”. From there, you can create a new goal and specify the conditions that need to be met in order for the goal to be considered complete.
Step 9: Customize Your Dashboard
Once your goals are set up, you can customize your dashboard to display the data that is most important to you. To customize your dashboard, go to the “Reporting” section of your Google Analytics account and click on “Customization”. From there, you can add or remove widgets and change the layout of Dashboard