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How to Add Google Analytics to WordPress (2 Easy Ways)

You can add Google Analytics to WordPress in two ways. Use Analytify, a WordPress plugin that needs no code. Or add the Google Analytics 4 (GA4) tracking code or Google Tag Manager manually.

Both methods start the same way. You create a GA4 property and a web data stream in Google Analytics. Then you either connect that property through Analytify or paste the tracking code into your site.

Google Analytics 4 is Google’s free analytics tool. Once GA4 runs on your WordPress site, it records visitors, traffic sources, top pages and conversions. You see what brings people to your site and what they do there.

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GA4 UTM parameters

GA4 UTM Parameters: A Complete Guide

GA4 UTM parameters are tags that you add to a URL so Google Analytics 4 can show which campaign, source and medium sent each visit. They tell you which marketing campaigns drive the most traffic to your website.

This is where GA4 UTM parameters will help you to analyze your marketing campaigns. UTM parameters in GA4 will help you track multiple campaigns that you are running and provide the data you will need for campaign optimization.

In this article, we will discuss the UTM parameters in GA4, uncovering how to track and analyze them effectively. If you’ve ever faced the issue of GA4 UTM parameters not working or wondered how to see UTM parameters in Google Analytics, this guide is your one-stop solution. 

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How to Create Advanced Segments in Google Analytics 4

How to Create Advanced Segments in Google Analytics (2025)

To create advanced segments in Google Analytics 4, open Explore, start a new exploration, click the plus next to Segments, choose a User, Session or Event segment, add your conditions, then name and save it. 

If GA4 is not yet connected to your site, I recommend this guide first: How to Set Up Google Analytics 4 and Connect it to Your WordPress Site?.

Advanced segments in Google Analytics filter your data down to the users, sessions or events that match conditions you define. I show you how to build a user segment and a session segment in GA4 Explorations, step by step. This guide is for site owners and marketers who want to compare how specific groups of visitors behave.

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GA4 custom dimensions

Everything You Need to Know About GA4 Custom Dimensions

Are you ready to use GA4 custom dimensions for website analytics and user behavior insights? Learn more about custom dimensions and how Analytify can help you master this game-changing tool.

Google Analytics 4 (GA4) has a powerful feature called custom dimensions, which lets you collect and analyze data specific to your business. You can track and measure certain acts or attributes that GA4 doesn’t automatically record by setting up custom dimensions. This gives you more information about how your website works and how people use it so you can make decisions leading to more conversions and revenue. 

In this blog post, we’ll discuss in detail about GA4 custom dimensions.

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what is page value in Google Analytics 4

What is Page Value in Google Analytics and How is it Calculated?

Do you want to know what Page Value is in Google Analytics?

For a complete walkthrough, see our guide: How to Set Up Google Analytics 4 and Connect it to Your WordPress Site?.

As the website owner, you might want to understand each page’s contribution to revenue and goal accomplishment.

In this article, we’ll take a look at what is page value in Google Analytics, and how you can use it to better understand the performance of your website pages.

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Track Add to Cart Events in Google Analytics

How to Track Add to Cart Events in Google Analytics (Easy Guide)

Track Add to Cart events in Google Analytics 4 with a Google Tag Manager trigger on the add_to_cart event, or automatically through Analytify’s WooCommerce and Easy Digital Downloads integration. GA4 does not capture this event by default.

Add to Cart data shows which products visitors want before they decide to buy. It catches the drop-off between browsing and checkout that sales totals alone cannot show.

This guide covers both setup methods, plus how to check the resulting data in GA4 and inside your WordPress dashboard.

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Google Analytics lead tracking

How To Track and Measure Leads in Google Analytics 4 (Ultimate Guide)

To track leads in Google Analytics 4, mark the event that signals a lead, such as a form submission or file download, as a key event. Lead tracking shows which visitor actions signal real buying interest, like form fills, downloads, or calls. GA4 records these actions as events, and you choose which of them count as key events.

For full setup steps, see our guide: How to Set Up Google Analytics 4 and Connect it to Your WordPress Site.

This guide covers how to track leads in Google Analytics 4, including phone calls, form submissions, and lead generation reports. Each method shows you which visitors are worth following up with.

It works whether you’re setting up lead tracking for the first time or building advanced lead generation reports.

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Google Analytics for Social Media

How to Use Google Analytics to Track Social Media

Are you running social media campaigns and wondering how to use Google Analytics for social media tracking?

Whether you’re tracking organic posts or paid campaigns, understanding Google Analytics for social media tracking can help you measure and optimize the performance of your social media strategies.

In the digital world, understanding the impact of social media on your website traffic is important. You need to track the outcomes and social media ROI of campaigns to understand the return on the resources and budget invested in them. With Google Analytics 4 (GA4), tracking social media traffic has become more insightful and user-friendly.

In this guide, we’ll explain how to effectively use Google Analytics to track social media traffic and how GA4 works with social media platforms.

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GA4 events vs Goals

Google Analytics Events vs Goals: Key Differences and How to Track Them

Are you confused about Google Analytics events vs goals?

You are not alone. Even experienced users aren’t sure which one to use in a particular scenario. Google Analytics is a fantastic data tracking and reporting platform. However, you need to understand the use of goals and events to tag user interactions for further analysis properly.

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Direct Traffic in GA4

What is Direct Traffic in Google Analytics and How Do You Analyze It?

Direct traffic in Google Analytics 4 (GA4) is the channel for sessions that arrive through a saved link or a typed URL, or that carry no source information. In GA4, a session is Direct when its source is “(direct)” and its medium is “(not set)” or “(none)”. 

If GA4 is not yet installed on your site, I recommend the guide on How to Set Up Google Analytics 4 and Connect it to Your WordPress Site?.

This guide is for website owners and marketers who want to understand their direct traffic. I explain what it is, why sessions end up in it, how to find it in GA4, and how to reduce it.

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