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Tuesday, May 13th, 2025

Why are my stats not showing up on my page?

I can not see any of my analytics, of people visiting, duration, anything, its all blank

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To add Google Analytics to your website, you'll need to first create a Google Analytics account and then copy and paste the provided tracking code into the <head> section of your website's HTML. This code allows Google Analytics to track visitor data and send it to your account for analysis. 
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
1. Create a Google Analytics Account:
    • Go to Google Analytics.
    • Sign in with your Google account.
    • If you're new to Google Analytics, click "Start Measuring".
  • Create an account and property.
  • Provide an account name, select a property type (e.g., website), and enter website details. 
2. Obtain the Tracking Code:
  • In your Google Analytics account, navigate to the Admin section. 
  • Go to Data Streams and select your website. 
  • Click on the Google tag instructions. 
  • You'll find either the Global Site Tag (gtag.js) or the Universal Analytics (UA) code, depending on which version you're using. 
3. Add the Tracking Code to Your Website:
  • Method 1: Manual Installation (Recommended for simple websites):
  • Open your website's code editor. 
  • Locate the <head> section of your website's HTML. 
  • Copy and paste the entire Google Analytics code (Global Site Tag or UA code) right after the </head> tag. 
  • Save the changes and reload your website. 
  • Method 2: Using a Website Builder or CMS (Content Management System) Plugin: 
  • Many website builders and CMSs (like WordPress) offer plugins or settings to easily add Google Analytics. 
  • Look for a section to add tracking code or integrate with Google Analytics. 
  • Follow the platform's instructions to add your tracking ID and code. 
  • Method 3: Using Google Tag Manager: 
  • Google Tag Manager is a powerful tool for managing multiple tracking codes and tags on your website. 
  • Create a Google Tag Manager account and connect it to your Google Analytics account. 
  • Use Google Tag Manager to deploy the Google Analytics tracking code. 
4. Verify the Installation:
  • Use the Google Tag Assistant browser extension to verify that the code is installed correctly. 
  • Check your Google Analytics dashboard to see if data is being collected after a few days. 
  • You can also use the Network tab in your browser's developer tools to check for requests to the Google Analytics server. 
Important Considerations:
  • Ensure you're using the correct tracking code (Global Site Tag or UA code). 
  • If you're using a website builder or CMS, make sure to use the provided methods to add the code. 
  • Google is phasing out Universal Analytics (UA) in favor of Google Analytics 4 (GA4). Consider using GA4 for long-term website tracking.