Adding Google Analytics to Your WordPress Website Using WP Code Plugin
A step-by-step guide on adding Google Analytics to your WordPress website using the WPCode plugin.
Google Analytics is a powerful tool for tracking and understanding website traffic. It provides valuable insights to improve your user experience, among other things. Follow these easy steps to get started.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have the following:
- A WordPress website with administrative access
- A Google Analytics account
- The WPCode plugin installed and activated on your WordPress site
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Set Up Google Analytics
- Create a Google Analytics Account:
- Go to Google Analytics.
- Sign in with your Google account or create a new one.
- Click on “Start measuring” and follow the prompts to set up your account and property.
- Get Your Tracking ID:
- After setting up your property, you will be taken to the property settings page.
- Click on “Data Streams” and select “Web.”
- Enter your website URL and name the stream.
- Click “Create stream.”
- Copy the “Measurement ID” (e.g., G-XXXXXXXXXX).
Step 2: Install and Activate The WP Code Plugin
- Install WPCode Plugin:
- Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
- Navigate to “Plugins” > “Add New.”
- In the search bar, type “WPCode.”
- Locate the WPCode plugin by WPCode and click “Install Now.”
- Once installed, click “Activate.”
- For added functionality you can use the premium WP Code Plugin as well.
Step 3: Add Google Analytics Tracking Code with WPCode
- Open WPCode Settings:
- In your WordPress dashboard, go to “Code Snippets” > “Header & Footer.”
- Add a New Code Snippet:
- Click on “Add New Snippet.”
- Select “Add your Custom Code (New Snippet)” and give it a title like “Google Analytics.”
- Paste the Tracking Code:
- In the “Code” section, paste the Google Analytics tracking code you copied earlier.
- Replace
G-XXXXXXXXXX
with your actual Measurement ID.
- Choose Location for the Code:
- Scroll down to the “Location” section.
- Select “Header” to ensure the tracking code is loaded on every page.
- Save and Activate the Snippet:
- Click the “Save Changes” button.
- Toggle the switch to activate the snippet.
Step 4: Verify Google Analytics Setup
- Verify the Code Installation:
- Visit your website and open the browser’s developer tools (usually F12 or right-click > Inspect).
- Go to the “Network” tab and refresh your page.
- Look for a request to
www.googletagmanager.com
to confirm the tracking code is working.
- Check Google Analytics:
- Return to your Google Analytics account.
- Navigate to “Realtime” in the left-hand menu.
- You should see active users on your site if the tracking code is correctly installed.
Troubleshooting
- Tracking Not Working:
- Ensure there are no typos in the Measurement ID.
- Verify the snippet is activated in WPCode.
- Clear your website’s cache if you use a caching plugin.
- Plugin Conflicts:
- Disable other plugins or manual installations in the theme settings that might add Google Analytics code to avoid conflicts.
Congratulations! You have successfully added Google Analytics to your WordPress website using the WPCode plugin. Now, you can start tracking your website’s performance and gain valuable insights.