GA4 Setup for Blog Analytics

Get started with Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to track your blog's performance and gain valuable insights.

Step 1: Create a GA4 Property

Sign in to your Google account and create a new GA4 property. Fill in the required information, such as property name, website URL, and industry category.

<script>
  // Create a GA4 property
  gtag('config', 'G-XXXXXXX');
</script>

Step 2: Install the GA4 Tracking Code

Copy the GA4 tracking code and install it on your blog's website. You can add it to your website's <head> section or use a plugin to simplify the process.

<head>
  <script>
    // Install GA4 tracking code
    (function(w,d,s,l,i){w[l]=w[l]||[];w[l].push({'gtm.start':
      new Date().getTime(),event:'gtm.js'});var f=w[d]=w[d]||[];f.push({'gtm.start':
      new Date().getTime(),event:'gtm.js',EC:'event',ea:'event'});f.push({'gtm.start':
      new Date().getTime(),event:'gtm.js',EC:'event',ea:'event'});})(window,document,'script',
      'dataLayer','GTM-XXXXXXX');
</script>
</head>

Step 3: Set up GA4 Events and Dimensions

Configure GA4 events and dimensions to track specific actions and metrics on your blog. For example, you can track page views, clicks, and conversions.

<script>
  // Set up GA4 events and dimensions
  gtag('event', 'page_view', {
    'event_category': 'page_view',
    'event_label': 'blog_post'
  });
</script>