How do I get Google Analytics tracking ID for my website?
Find your Tracking ID and global site tag
- Sign in to your Analytics account.
- Click Admin.
- Select an account from the menu in the ACCOUNT column.
- Select a property from the menu in the PROPERTY column.
- Under PROPERTY, click Tracking Info > Tracking Code. Your Tracking ID is displayed at the top of the page.
How does Google Analytics User ID work?
User-ID lets you associate a persistent ID for a single user with that user’s engagement data from one or more sessions initiated from one or more devices. Analytics interprets each unique user ID as a separate user, which provides a more accurate user count in your reports.
How are user IDs used in Google Analytics?
A user id is a set of unique alphanumeric characters that is used to identify a single user across multiple devices. User_ids are assigned by you not Google Analytics. We have already discussed in depth about implementing cross-device tracking using user id, you can read it further in that article.
Is it really possible to track individual logged in users using Google Analytics?
In general, Google Analytics provides aggregate statistics. It gives us enormous ability and insights into the website traffic. Is it really possible to track individual users in Google Analytics? Yes. Its a big YES! Because, some of the forums claim that it is not possible.
What is the tracking code for Google Analytics?
You should be using Google Universal Analytics and the tracking code will be as below for a non-logged in user. You should substitute your UA-id in the below code. For a logged-in user, it will be as below.
How is Google Analytics used in your business?
For example, yours is a task management application or a shopping cart where you have registered users, sign in and use the application. In such a scenario Google Analytics can be used to measure and track the individual logged in users.