Google Analytics (i.e. Who's Sharing My Designs!)

[YesItsRoy]

Hi!  I don't have time to write a full-blown Google Analytics tutorial (I tried; it's insane what they've done to this tool), but I have a quick tip for those of you who've already set it up for your Store(s) or are willing to deep dive into the Google Beast.

TL;DW (Too Long; Didn't Write) version: 

- Sign up for a Google Analytics account

- Get your G-00000000 number from your Admin Panel in Google Analytics

-- There are 3-4 various numbers associated with a Property now; you want the G- number 

-- It'll be G- and then numbers and letters

- Add it to your Store Settings (it says "UA number," but that's old)

-- zazzle.com/store/STORENAME/settings/advanced (at the bottom); save your settings

- You can TEST in your Google Analytics account on the INSTALL MANUALLY screen in Admin 

- Once set up, you want your PROPERTY ID (not Stream, not Measurement, not Random Numbers Google associates)

-- If you can't find it clearly labeled, go to any report and copy the p0000000 number from the URL of ANY report

If you get through all that, you can see various reports in your Google Analytics account.  If you're not familiar with the terms Google uses, it can take a while to find this one report.  Use this link and change "p000000000" to your own number, so it'll be like p123456789: 

https://analytics.google.com/analytics/web/?authuser=1#/p000000000/reports/explorer?params=_u..nav%3Dmaui%26_r.explorerCard..selmet%3D%5B%22sessions%22%5D%26_r.explorerCard..seldim%3D%5B%22sessionManualSourceMedium%22,%22landingPage%22%5D%26_r.explorerCard..hideBreakdown%3Dfalse%26_r.explorerCard..startRow%3D0%26_r.explorerCard..rowsPerPage%3D50%26_u.comparisonOption%3Ddisabled%26_u.dateOption%3Dyesterday&collectionId=11109117994&r=manual

I copy that link into my daily checks workbook, so I don't have to hunt around for it.  You'll see the LINKS for traffic to your Products and the SOURCE for many clicks.  In the LINKS, you'll see the RF ID, when used.  I use that information to find the quiet people who are promoting my Products, and I return the favor. 

Sorry no tutorial... my dance card is just so full these days, but I hope this is helpful. 😎

[Monet]

Same! I want to return the favor of those promoting me. I’ll try to follow your instructions… I’m a very low techie person 😅

[Windy]

I gave up on all this when Google changed things a few years ago. I will try again with your instructions. Thanks!

[Windy]

I am using your instructions and trying to get set up. I do not have a website, but I would like to try to measure activity at my Zazzle. Right now I am waiting for things to connect after having entered my G-00000000 number into zazzle.com/store/STORENAME/settings/advanced. That should take maybe 48 hours. 

I started to try to connect each of my four stores with a separate G-0000000000 number, but Google tells me this is not a great idea. Do you happen to know if I should go ahead and enter the one G-00000000000 number into each of my four stores? Appreciate any help you or anyone can provide on this matter of multiple stores. Thank you!

[YesItsRoy]

I'm not sure why Zazzle would say it's not a great idea. 🤔 It's actually the best idea to segregate your data.  Can you point me to where Google says no-go on the separate G numbers please?

Each store/store link should be set up as a different PROPERTY inside your ACCOUNT.  Each PROPERTY will have its own G-000000000 number, and that goes in the UA box in Advanced Settings. 

It sounds like you're on the right track! 

On the 48-hour wait, if you can find "manual setup" in your Admin panel (I forget the clicks), there is a TEST button.  That often works right away.