Getting insights from Google Analytics 4 (GA4) can be a bit overwhelming for beginners due to its vast array of features and data. Here’s a simplified guide to help you start: 1. Set Up GA4: Ensure that GA4 is properly set up on your website. This involves creating a GA4 …
Understanding the Differences between Data in Universal Analytics (UA) and Google Analytics 4 (GA4)
Introduction In the realm of digital analytics, data plays a pivotal role in guiding decision-making and propelling business growth. The introduction of Google Analytics 4 (GA4), an avant-garde analytics platform, brings noticeable changes in how data is collected, organised, and reported compared to the traditional Universal Analytics (UA). These disparities …
Navigating the Landscape of GA4 and Server-Side GTM
Let’s delve into the world of digital analytics and marketing. Two crucial players, Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and server-side Google Tag Manager (GTM), are transforming the way we approach data tracking and analysis. They offer a forward-thinking method to understand customer behaviour, refine marketing strategies, and keep pace with the …
How to fix unassigned traffic in GA4?
Unassigned traffic in Google Analytics 4 can be frustrating for website owners and marketers, as it refers to traffic that cannot be attributed to a specific source or medium. This can lead to incomplete or inaccurate data, making it difficult to make informed decisions about your website or app performance. …
What is thresholding in GA4 and how to avoid it?
Data thresholding in Google Analytics 4 (GA4) is a measure designed to protect user privacy by preventing the identification of individual users in reports and explorations. This concept is new to GA4 and was not present in previous versions, such as Universal Analytics. In simple terms, data thresholding works by …
GA4 and BigQuery Introduction
Discover the power of GA4 and BigQuery integration to unlock advanced analytics capabilities. Learn how combining Google Analytics 4 with BigQuery allows for in-depth data analysis, custom reporting, and data-driven decision-making Google has introduced a groundbreaking new approach to measuring app and web analytics with Google Analytics 4 (GA4). Though …
Querying GA4 Session Last Non-direct Traffic Source in BigQuery
Hello! I recently found a solution to one of GA4 BigQuery export’s limitations – the lack of session-level traffic source data. I will share how I recreated GA4 session traffic source dimensions using BigQuery export event data, resulting in a lookup table containing the last non-direct source of traffic for …