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Where should you put the tracking code provided by Google Analytics?
As per Google Analytics’ instructions, your tracking code should always be placed just after the opening of the tag of the website.
Do I need both Tag Manager and Analytics?
If you want to add Google Analytics Tracking code or events, it’s recommended to do so with GTM, because you don’t need to do constant changes in the website’s code, therefore your deployment process is faster. Google Tag Manager can exist without Google Analytics and vice-versa.
How do I use Google Tag Manager to track clicks?
Here’s a brief overview of the steps we’re going to take to track button clicks:
- Find your button.
- View the source code.
- Enable the variable.
- Create a tag.
- Create a trigger.
- Preview the container.
- Check Google Analytics.
- Publish the container.
How do I troubleshoot Google Tag Manager?
How to Troubleshoot Broken Tags
- Step 1: Fire up GTM Preview Mode.
- Step 2: Visit Your Website Once Preview Mode Is Enabled.
- Step 3: Find Which Tag(s) is Not Firing and Click On It.
- Step 4: Identify the Reason Why Your Tag(s) Is Not Firing.
What is Google Analytics Tag Manager and how does it work?
Instead, it helps users to easily add Google Analytics tracking code (tag) to a website, deploy GA event code snippets and define rules when each code must fire. Prior to GTM, GA tracking codes had to be hard-coded, usually by a web developer on each individual page.
Should you use Google Tag Manager to deploy tracking codes?
With Google Tag Manager, you can deploy various types of tracking code on your site, including Google Analytics. The downside to using Tag Manager to deploy tracking codes is that there’s a steep learning curve if you’ve never used it before.
How to add Google Analytics tracking ID to your website?
Then click on the big icon where it says choose a tag type to begin setup. Then select Google Analytics: Universal Analytics. Next, click on the dropdown menu under Google Analytics Settings and select a New Variable. After that, give a name to your variable and then enter your Google Analytics Tracking ID.
How do I track clicks in Google Tag Manager?
By default, Google Tag Manager does not track clicks. You can check that by enabling the Preview and Debug mode and refreshing the web page that you’re working on. You’ll see three events in the debug panel, Page View, DOM Ready, and Window Loaded.