How To Add Google Analytics To Godaddy

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Google Analytics serves as a potent instrument for monitoring and evaluating the traffic to your website. Should your site be hosted via GoDaddy, integrating Google Analytics into it is a straightforward task. This guide will walk you through the steps to successfully implement Google Analytics on your GoDaddy-hosted website.

Step 1: Create a Google Analytics Account

The first step in adding Google Analytics to your GoDaddy website is to create a Google Analytics account. If you already have an account, skip this step and move on to the next one.

  1. Go to the Google Analytics website at https://analytics.google.com/
  2. Click on “Sign In & Start” in the top right corner of the page.
  3. Enter your email address and password, or create a new account if you don’t have one yet.
  4. Once you are logged in, click on “Admin” in the top left corner of the page.
  5. Click on “Create Account” in the middle of the page.
  6. Enter your account name and website URL. Make sure to select “Web” as the type of property.
  7. Click on “Get Tracking ID” to generate a unique tracking code for your website.

Step 2: Add Google Analytics Code to Your GoDaddy Website

Once you have created your Google Analytics account and generated a tracking code, it’s time to add the code to your GoDaddy website. Here are the steps to follow:

  1. Log in to your GoDaddy account at https://www.godaddy.com/.
  2. Click on “My Products” in the top left corner of the page.
  3. Find your website and click on “Manage.”
  4. Click on “Files” in the left-hand menu, then select “File Manager.”
  5. Navigate to the folder where your website files are stored. Look for the index.html file or any other page you want to track.
  6. Open the file in the editor and add the following code just before the closing tag:
    7. 
    <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=UA-XXXXX-Y"></script>
    <script>
      window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || [];
      function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);}
      gtag('js', new Date());
      gtag('config', 'UA-XXXXX-Y');
    </script>
  7. Replace “UA-XXXXX-Y” with your unique tracking code from Google Analytics.
  8. Save the changes to the file and upload it back to your website’s server using File Manager.

Step 3: Verify Your Google Analytics Installation

After adding the Google Analytics code to your GoDaddy website, it’s important to verify that everything is working correctly. Here are the steps to follow:

  1. Log in to your Google Analytics account at https://analytics.google.com/.
  2. Click on “Admin” in the top left corner of the page.
  3. Click on “Tracking Info” in the middle of the page, then select “Tracking Code.”
  4. Look for the “Status” column and check if it says “Receiving Data.” If it does, your Google Analytics installation is working correctly.

Conclusion

Adding Google Analytics to your GoDaddy website is a simple process that can provide valuable insights into your website traffic. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can set up Google Analytics and start tracking your website’s performance. Remember to verify your installation to ensure that everything is working correctly.