If you want to understand your visitors, boost your conversions, and make smarter marketing decisions, you need Google Analytics.
At WebHouse, we always recommend connecting your website to Google Analytics โ and in this guide, weโll show you exactly how to do it, even if youโre not a tech expert.
๐ Why Use Google Analytics?
Google Analytics gives you deep insights like:
- Where your traffic comes from (Google, social, direct, etc.)
- Which pages perform best
- How long visitors stay
- What actions they take on your site
โ Bonus: It helps you track ROI on ads and SEO performance.
๐ Step 1: Create a Google Analytics Account
- Go to analytics.google.com
- Sign in with your Google account
- Click on โStart measuringโ
- Enter your account and website name
- Select your industry category and time zone
๐ Step 2: Set Up a Property (GA4)
Google Analytics now uses GA4 (Google Analytics 4):
- Enter your website name
- Choose your platform: Web
- Enter your domain (e.g.
webhouse.ma
) - Accept terms and complete setup
๐ Step 3: Get the Tracking Code
- Once your property is created, go to Admin > Data Streams
- Click your Web data stream
- Copy the Measurement ID (it looks like
G-XXXXXXX
)
๐ง Step 4: Add the Code to Your Website
If You Use WordPress:
- Install a plugin like Site Kit by Google or GA Google Analytics
- Paste the Measurement ID in the plugin settings
If You Use HTML:
- Paste the global site tag
<script>
into the<head>
section of every page
โ Step 5: Verify Itโs Working
- Open your website in a new tab
- In Google Analytics, go to Reports > Realtime
- You should see your visit show up instantly
๐ Tip: Use the Google Tag Assistant Chrome extension to double-check if the tracking code is installed properly.
๐ Bonus: Connect to Google Search Console
To get even more SEO insights:
- Go to Google Analytics > Admin > Property Settings
- Click Adjust Search Console
- Link your domain with Search Console
๐ก Final Thoughts
Connecting Google Analytics is essential for growth. It helps you understand your users, improve your site, and make data-driven decisions.
At WebHouse, we integrate Google Analytics into every project we deliver โ so youโre always in control of your performance.
Need help tracking your visitors?
๐ Reach out at webhouse.ma โ weโll take care of it for you.