#Google Analytics real-time reporting bug confirmed

#Google Analytics real-time reporting bug confirmed

Many sites are seeing zero or little real-time traffic reported in GA4. Google has confirmed an issue with the real-time analytics reports within Google Analytics, GA4. Many profiles show zero real-time traffic being reported since early this morning; some are seeing a fraction of their normal real-time traffic being reported, and some are seeing normal…

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#Google Analytics 4 addresses Google Ads report discrepancies with conversion update

#Google Analytics 4 addresses Google Ads report discrepancies with conversion update

To ensure greater consistency with Google Ads, GA4 is replacing conversions with ‘key events’ for behavioral analytics in its reports. Google Analytics is shifting from tracking conversions to using “key events” for behavioral analytics, aligning its definition with Google Ads platforms. This update ensures that what constitutes a conversion will be consistent and easily comparable…

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#WalkerOS: A data collection alternative to gtag.js

#WalkerOS: A data collection alternative to gtag.js

Should you replace Google’s gtag.js with an open source alternative like walkerOS? Explore the use cases, benefits and potential drawbacks. Google’s popular gtag.js library makes collecting data for Google Analytics 4 and Google Ads straightforward. However, it also ties you into Google’s ecosystem. You lose control and flexibility when tracking data. Enter walkerOS. This new…

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#Google Analytics 4 addresses Google Ads report discrepancies with conversion update

#Google Analytics 4 bug causes data gaps in reports

Data is missing in User Acquisition and Traffic Acquisition reports, specifically for dates before September 6. Google Analytics 4 is allegedly missing data from User Acquisition and Traffic Acquisition reports due to a bug. Users report that data prior to September 6 is no longer available, despite it having been in place for at least…

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#Google Analytics 4 adds new dimensions for measuring paid and organic traffic

#Google Analytics 4 adds new dimensions for measuring paid and organic traffic

The platform now offers clearer insights into your traffic sources, both paid and organic, for enhanced optimization opportunities. Google Analytics 4 introduced eight new dimensions for tracking and analyzing both paid and organic traffic sources: Manual source. Manual medium. Manual source / medium. Manual campaign name. Manual campaign ID. Manual term. Manual content. Manual source…

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#How to link GA4 with Google Search Console

#How to link GA4 with Google Search Console

Combine the power of Google Analytics 4 and Google Search Console data for a deeper analysis of your site’s organic search performance. Unlike Universal Analytics, Google Analytics 4 (GA4) does not provide all the metrics and functionalities by default. It also doesn’t automatically show Google Search Console (GSC) data in its reports. To view valuable…

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