How to find the Google Analytics tracking code to embed in your website?

1 day ago
Gretel
2 minutes

To find the Google Analytics tracking code to embed in your website, follow these steps:

  1. Access Your Google Analytics Account:
    • Go to the Google Analytics website and log in.
  2. Select Your Property:
    • In the account list at the upper-left of the page, click on the name of the property (your website) for which you want to find the tracking code.
  3. Navigate to Data Streams:
    • Click on “Admin” in the lower-left corner of the page.
    • Under the “Property” column, select “Data Streams.”
  4. Choose Your Data Stream:
    • Click on the name of the data stream associated with your website. If you haven’t set up a data stream yet, you will need to create one.
  5. Find Your Measurement ID: In the data stream details, look for the “Measurement ID,” which typically starts with “G-” or “AW-.” This ID is essential for tracking.
  6. Get the Tracking Code:
    • Scroll down to the “Google Tag” section. Here, you will find the tracking code snippet that begins with <!-- Global site tag (gtag.js) -->.
    • Click on “View Tag Instructions” to see the full code snippet.
    • Copy the entire code snippet, which you will need to paste into the <head> section of your website’s HTML.
  7. Embed the Code:
    • Open your Hostex website’s SEO settings and paste the copied tracking code.
  8. Verify Installation:
    • After embedding the code, you can verify that it is working by checking the real-time reports in your Google Analytics account. It may take a few minutes for data to start appearing.

By following these steps, you can successfully find and embed the Google Analytics tracking code into your website, allowing you to monitor visitor activity effectively.