How to Install Google Analytics on Your Site

In this article, we will guide you through a simple installation of Google Analytics, starting with creating your first Google Analytics account. A Google Analytics account can manage up to 100 properties, each with multiple data streams, allowing you to track data from various sites or platforms.

Step 1: Create a Google Account

Before accessing Google Analytics, you need a Google account. If you don’t have one, you can create it using any email address, including professional domains. You don’t need to create a Gmail account; simply select “Use my current email address instead” during the setup.

Step 2: Create Your Google Analytics Account

1. 1. Log in to Google Analytics: Visit Google Analytics and log in.

1. 1. Start Measuring: If this is your first account, click on “Start measuring.”
   2. Account Name: Choose an account name (often your company name).
   3. Property Name: Enter a property name that corresponds to your website (e.g., your website’s URL).

1. Configure Reporting Time Zone: Select the correct country and reporting time zone, as this will affect how data is reported.
2. Accept Terms of Service: Review and accept the Google Analytics Terms of Service Agreement.

Step 3: Set Up a Data Stream

1. 1. Access Data Streams: Once your account is set up, you’ll be directed to the property settings. Click on Data Streams in the Admin section.
   2. Add a Web Data Stream: Click on the Web button, enter your website’s URL, and give your data stream a name.
   3. Enhanced Measurement Options: Review the enhanced measurement options, which allow for automatic tracking of key user interactions.
   4. Create Stream: After configuring your settings, click on Create Stream.

Step 4: Find Your Measurement ID

After creating the stream, you’ll see a details page that includes your Measurement ID, which looks like ‘G-XXXXXX’. Copy this ID, as you’ll need it for installation.

Step 5: Install Google Analytics with Reluxity

1. Access Reluxity Dashboard: Log in to your Reluxity admin panel.
2. Navigate to Analytics Settings:
   • Go to SEO > Analytics.
3. Enable Google Analytics:
   • Check the box to enable Google Analytics tracking.
   • Paste your Measurement ID into the appropriate field.
4. Save Changes: Click Save Changes to apply your settings.

Step 6: Verify Data Collection

After installation, you can check if data is being collected:

1. Real-Time Data: In Google Analytics, click on the Home icon. You should see “Your website’s data is active” if visitors are already interacting with your site.
2. Real-Time Reports: For immediate insights, navigate to Reports > Real-time to see user activity as it happens.