5 Ways To Install Google Analytics Seamlessly and easily
By: Karem Ortiz
Tags: Google Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Graduates, Marketing, Online Marketer

If you are wondering how to integrate your Google Analytics-Wordpress site?

Or perhaps, you are looking for solutions to see your cracking metrics in one place? if so, you are in the right place!

As a blogger and Marketing professional, I have been there, and I know how the struggle feels!

No worries, I got you covered with all things Google Analytics-WordPress integrations and plugins- so continue reading!

How do I install Google Analytics in WordPress?

Adding the tracking code ID on your website (cPanel) Adding Google Analytics directly in your WordPress theme (header.php) How to add Google Analytics through Google Tag Manager Using Complete Analytics Optimization Suite (CAOS) Adding GA using a fantastic WordPress analytics dashboard plugin

1. How to Add Tracking code using cPanel in File Manager?

This technique is one of the most reliable and easy to implement if you are familiar with cPanel. But even, if you have never touched cPanel, is easy and straightforward to learn!

What are the benefits of adding Google Analytics to WordPress in cPanel?

Reduce page speed loading. The more plugins, the likelihood of slow speed increases. Most plugins are heavy, thus HTTP requests increase with the number of assets your site has.

Need to do it only once. Whereas with other methods, e.g., tweaking the theme, the code will disappear with every theme update.

Effective

What are the cons of adding the analytics tracking code in cPanel?

As with any code procedure, you need to make sure you follow the correct steps to avoid your website to go down.

You may need a developer to implement the changes if you don’t have one you may need to hire someone (or a friend who is a developer)

In my opinion, this is a great method to use if you have a developer within your team or you feel confident adding and editing files in cPanel.

How to add Google Analytics in WordPress (tweak your theme method)

Create an account in Google Analytics. Register your website. Go to admin>tracking info>tracking code Go to your WordPress site Click on Appeareance>Theme Editor Copy and paste the code in the header.php (use the search bar to find it)

Note: to use this method, you should create first a child theme. Without a child theme, any updates to the theme will cause the code to be missing.

Unless you wish to play around with the design of your site, then using method 1 or one of the other methods will work best for you.

How to add Analytics using “Analytify” WordPress dashboard plugin?

Using a plugin to add your Google Analytics code, would be more effective if it also allows you to to check the most important metrics at a glance.

Usually, business owners and marketer are usually very busy, having a WordPress analytics dashboard could be a great solution to not miss important data.

I love to create and implement strategies based on stats.

Creating content, campaigns without stats is like driving a car without brakes

I do login my Google Analytics once a month to check the health of the websites I manage, but every time I am on my WordPress site I am able to see all these:

Analytify dashboard for karemortiz.nl

I am so in love with this plugin that I have partnered with Analytify to offer a 20% discount to my readers and LinkedIn audience so you get the best of Analytics, enhanced e-commerce tracking at a fraction of the price.

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And there you will find also the rest of the Google Analytics solution I have researched to help you with Google Analytics.

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