Analytics Tracking
Add Google Analytics to your blog to track visitors, page views, and user behavior.
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Overview
Analytics tracking lets you understand how visitors interact with your blog. By adding your Google Analytics Measurement ID, you can track page views, user demographics, traffic sources, and more.
Where to find it
Settings → Analytics in your dashboard.Advanced analytics
Measurement ID
The Measurement ID is your unique Google Analytics 4 (GA4) identifier. It looks like G-XXXXXXXXXX.
Measurement ID Field
Enter your GA4 Measurement ID
Find this in your Google Analytics property settings.
GA4 only
G-.Finding Your ID
Follow these steps to find your Measurement ID in Google Analytics:
Go to Google Analytics
analytics.google.com and sign in.Select your property
Open Admin settings
Go to Data Streams
Copy the Measurement ID
Where to Find It
Location in Google Analytics
Admin → Property → Data Streams → [Your Stream] → Measurement ID
Enabling Tracking
Once you've added your Measurement ID, enable tracking to start collecting data:
Enable Analytics
Turn on analytics tracking
Track page views and user interactions
Instant activation
What Gets Tracked
When analytics is enabled, Google Analytics automatically tracks:
Page Views
Which pages visitors view
Visitors
Unique and returning users
Traffic Sources
Where visitors come from
Engagement
Time on page, bounce rate
Events
Clicks, scrolls, interactions
Demographics
Location, device, browser
Privacy Considerations
When using analytics, consider your visitors' privacy:
Cookie Consent
If you have visitors from the EU, consider adding a cookie consent banner. GDPR requires explicit consent for tracking cookies.
Privacy Policy
Update your privacy policy to mention that you use Google Analytics and what data is collected.
IP Anonymization
GA4 automatically anonymizes IP addresses, helping you comply with privacy regulations.
Data retention