How To Track Logged In Users With Google Analytics

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Google Analytics serves as a robust instrument for monitoring website traffic and the actions of users. Yet, accurately tracking users who are logged in can present a challenge. This article will explore methods for effectively tracking logged-in users using Google Analytics.

Step 1: Create a Custom Dimension

The first step in tracking logged-in users is to create a custom dimension in Google Analytics. A custom dimension allows you to track specific data points that are not automatically collected by Google Analytics.

How to Create a Custom Dimension

  1. Log in to your Google Analytics account and navigate to the Admin section.
  2. Click on the property you want to create a custom dimension for.
  3. Under the Property column, click on Custom Definitions > Custom Dimensions.
  4. Click on the red +New Custom Dimension button.
  5. Enter a name and scope for your custom dimension. The name should be descriptive and unique to your website.
  6. Select the Hit Type that you want to track the custom dimension for. In this case, we will select Pageview.
  7. Click on Save Changes to create the custom dimension.

Step 2: Implement the Custom Dimension in Your Website Code

Once you have created a custom dimension, you need to implement it in your website code. This will allow Google Analytics to track the logged-in status of your users.

How to Implement the Custom Dimension in Your Website Code

  1. In your website code, add the following line: ga(‘set’, ‘dimension1’, true);
  2. Replace “dimension1” with the name of the custom dimension you created in step 1.
  3. Add this line to the page where you want to track logged-in users. For example, if you only want to track logged-in users on your homepage, add this line to the homepage code.

Step 3: View Your Data in Google Analytics

Once you have implemented the custom dimension in your website code, you can view your data in Google Analytics. You will be able to see how many logged-in users are visiting your website and what they are doing on your site.

How to View Your Data in Google Analytics

  1. Log in to your Google Analytics account and navigate to the Reporting section.
  2. Click on Audience > Custom Dimensions.
  3. Select the custom dimension you created in step 1 from the drop-down menu.
  4. You will see a table with the number of logged-in users and their behavior on your website.

Conclusion

Tracking logged-in users with Google Analytics can be a powerful tool for understanding how your users are interacting with your website. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can create a custom dimension and implement it in your website code to track logged-in users accurately.