This post is the second post in our "Back to Basics" Series. Last week we covered accounts vs profiles .created a Google Analytics account )
Step 1: Find your personalized Google Analytics Tracking Code (30 seconds)
Sign in to Google Analytics. Select a profile from the accounts Overview page. From that profile's Actions column, click Edit . At the top right of the "Main Website Profile Information" box, click
Check Status (look at graphic below to find this link).
Step 2: Paste the code onto every page of your website (48 seconds)
I used my Blogger account to add the tracking code. All I had to do was add a "Configure HTML/JavaScript" gadget from the "Page Elements" customization section and paste the tracking code into the field. every page on your site you want to track . You can also use "find and replace" on the "</body>" tag to install the code quickly on multiple pages.
Step 3: Wait 24 hours for your data
Once you've successfully implemented your tracking code, just sit back and relax. Your Website Profile summary page will tell you the status of your installation approximately 24 hours after you finish. To learn what the icons in your summary box means, read
this article .
Next Steps Once you have your tracking code up and running, here are some good next steps:
Do you have a complex site? You may want to consider contacting an Authorized Consultant to get expert advice, or attend a Google Analytics
Seminar for Success . If you have another resources to recommend, post a comment and let us know!
Posted by Christina Park, Google Analytics Team
