Google Analytics 4: Three Metrics You Should Know To Optimize Google Ads
The mandated switch to Google Analytics 4 is coming. Here are three metrics marketers should know to drive impact when optimizing Google Ads
How to Link Google Optimize & Google Analytics 4 (GA4) – Plus, View Optimize Data in GA4
Learn how to link Google Optimize & Google Analytics 4 (GA4). Plus, how to view Google Optimize data in GA4. In this video, we will walk through the steps if Google Optimize is already linked to Universal analytics and you want to switch to GA4, how to relaunch your experiments and personalization, how to check data is being collected into GA4, and how to link GA4 to Google Optimize if you’re just getting started.
JUMP TO A TOPIC IN THIS VIDEO:
0:00 Introduction
0:39 Current limitations with Google Optimize and GA4
1:50 Relinking from Universal Analytics to GA4
3:08 Relaunching experiences
5:23 View data being collected into GA4
8:27 Linking Google Optimize and GA4 for the first time
10:18 Conclusion
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Google Analytics 4 Certification: 5 Themes You Should Know for GA4 Qualification on Skillshop
Google released a new Google Analytics 4 certification exam in August 2022. Here’s the report on the main themes you need to know in order to pass and get certified in GA4.
Have questions or comments? Leave them in the comments. I’ve been learning / struggling with GA4 over the couple of years, and I’m always up for learning more…and for new video ideas.
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Links to BLOGS: These are the *most popular* blogs on the Root and Branch site from YouTube visitors
✭ Do These 10 Steps to Install AND Configure GA4 Properly: https://www.rootandbranchgroup.com/ga4-setup/
✭ Events in GA4 and How it Compares to UA: https://www.rootandbranchgroup.com/events-in-ga4-vs-ua/
✭ Google Analytics 4 vs. Universal Analytics: https://www.rootandbranchgroup.com/google-analytics-4-vs-universal-analytics/
✭ GA4 Problems (And What You Can Do About Them): https://www.rootandbranchgroup.com/ga4-problems/
✭ Google Analytics 4 Link Click Tracking: https://www.rootandbranchgroup.com/google-analytics-link-click-tracking/
✭ GA4 FAQ (Work in progress: let me know if you have additions): https://www.rootandbranchgroup.com/what-is-ga4-google-analytics-faqs/
✭How to Install Google Tag Manager (GTM) on WordPress: https://www.rootandbranchgroup.com/how-to-install-google-tag-manager-on-wordpress/
✭And Some SEO! How to Edit robots.txt on WordPress!
https://www.rootandbranchgroup.com/edit-robots-txt-wordpress/
Links to VIDEO TUTORIALS: These are *most popular* GA4 instructional videos as measured by views or watch time
How to Set Up GA4 in 5 Minutes With GTM: https://youtu.be/zEhwN_76SfM
How to Properly Configure Your GA4 Property: https://youtu.be/yD2nMrBUN80
6 Key Differences Between GA4 and UA: https://youtu.be/rMU1ZiTJ4xI
The Truth About GA4 Event Parameters: https://youtu.be/-NGmOcS0CL8
GA4 Hits, Events, Sessions, and Users Explained: https://youtu.be/qMYkBbU2otM
How to set up GA4 FORM SUBMISSION tracking with a thank you page: https://youtu.be/mc9BHAmnrMI
How to set up BUTTON CLICK tracking with GA4 and Google Tag Manager: https://youtu.be/zT1NZbf0anw
How to set up PAGE TIMER tracking with GA4 and Google Tag Manager: https://youtu.be/zT1NZbf0anw ⏲
How to Set Up LINK CLICK Tracking with GA4 and Google Tag Manager: https://youtu.be/sF_KPPhzF-Y
How to Set Up SCROLL DEPTH Tracking (25%, 50%, 75%, 90%) with GA4 and Google Tag Manager: https://youtu.be/sF_KPPhzF-Y
How to Build a Link Click Tracking Report Using GA4 data and Google Data Studio: https://youtu.be/yrKLXHy4hHk
Campaign Tracking in GA4 to See UTM Tagged Traffic: https://youtu.be/wcvg_HciQs0
GA4 Conversion Tracking Compared to UA: https://youtu.be/6ueyNgqdkZI
Registering Custom Dimensions in GA4 Explained: https://youtu.be/Gcn_I-xHnvU –
How to sync Google Search Console data with GA4: https://youtu.be/FgyM94BTFck
3 Practical Ways to Use the Path Exploration Report: https://youtu.be/QZUvyGt44hM
How to Set Up Site Search in GA4 and UA: https://youtu.be/ZX1A-RhfEVI
Video review of the Source/ Medium report in GA4: https://youtu.be/NnfQF5sRZro
All about the GA4 Certification: https://youtu.be/cOzPKgrQbfw
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Engagement metrics in Google Analytics 4
GA4 has a bunch of metrics to track engagement. Learn more about them in this video.
In this tutorial, I will cover:
* Engagement rate
* Average engagement time
* Engaged sessions
* Engaged sessions per user, and more.
You will learn what those metrics are and where to find them in the Google Analytics 4 interface.
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✭ List of dimensions and metrics in Google Analytics 4
https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/9143382
Free e-book: Getting Started with Google Analytics 4
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MUST USE Google Ad Metrics
As requested, here are the must use Google Ad Metrics you should add to your column. These are some of the new metrics that Google rolled out for advertisers to use to optimize their campaign.
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