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Install Google Analytics on SharePoint
- Download the solution.
- On your site collection root site go to Settings Site Settings Solutions.
- Upload and activate the solution.
- Open your site with SharePoint designer.
- Go to All Files Style Library Google Analytics js.
- Check out and edit the ga.js file in advanced mode.
To access it, click Gear Icon > Site Contents, then choose Site usage link. Once you click on the Site Usage, you will see all sorts of cool metrics about a site, like the number of recent site visits, number new items added, as well as trending content (most popular content).
How to add Google Analytics to SharePoint without code?
Before we get into the SharePoint bits let’s set up Google Analytics and get everything you need. Select an account from the menu in the Account column, or Create New Account if you don’t have one already Select a property from the menu in the Property column If you don’t want to deal with code at all, jump to the next section. Heads up!
Is the SharePoint site collection being tracked by Google Analytics?
Your site collection is now being tracked by Google Analytics. If you have multiple site collections and don’t you want to open SharePoint Designer for each site collection, to edit the JavaScript file, you can use my SharePoint WSP Repackage tool to modify the solution and create your own unique WSP with your Track ID.
Can you use Google Analytics on an intranet?
Google Analytics wasn’t designed for SharePoint and intranets. It was built to be used on public facing websites to allow website owners to analyze the browsing habits of their visitors. Your intranet on the other hand is more than just a browsing experience; it’s a collaboration experience that goes way deeper than just a few dozen/hundred pages.
Is the Google Analytics service free to use?
Google Analytics is a free service provided by Google. We can analytics our Internal or external site through this service. By using this service we can track the most viewed site and what sites do you need to improve.