Google Analytics is a powerful tool that helps businesses track and analyze their website traffic. One of the key features of Google Analytics is the ability to set up goals, which allow you to measure specific actions on your website. However, sometimes you may need to delete a goal if it’s no longer relevant or if you want to replace it with a new one.
Step 1: Log in to Google Analytics
To delete a goal in Google Analytics, the first step is to log in to your account. Go to https://analytics.google.com and enter your email address and password to sign in.
Step 2: Navigate to the Admin Section
Once you’re logged in, navigate to the admin section by clicking on the gear icon in the bottom left corner of the screen. From there, select “Admin” from the drop-down menu.
Step 3: Select the Property and View
In the Admin section, you’ll see a list of properties and views. Click on the property that contains the goal you want to delete, and then select the view from the drop-down menu.
Step 4: Navigate to the Goals Section
In the Admin section, click on “Goals” in the left-hand navigation bar. This will take you to a list of all the goals that have been set up for your property and view.
Step 5: Select the Goal to Delete
In the Goals section, you’ll see a list of all the goals that have been set up for your property and view. Click on the goal that you want to delete to select it.
Step 6: Confirm Deletion
Once you’ve selected the goal, click on the trash can icon in the top right corner of the screen to delete it. You’ll be prompted to confirm that you want to delete the goal. Click “Delete” to confirm.
Step 7: Save Changes
After deleting the goal, click on the save button in the top right corner of the screen to save your changes. Your goal will now be deleted from Google Analytics.
Conclusion
Deleting a goal in Google Analytics is a simple process that can be done in just a few steps. By following these steps, you’ll be able to delete any goals that are no longer relevant or that you want to replace with new ones.