Path 1: Create Brand New Google/Gmail Account

• You WILL NEED a Google account for this work--creating an account is free. 
• If you need to create a Google account, follow this link to sign up; follow the steps as prompted.
• Once logged in to your Google account, you must sign up to use Google Analytics and create an Analytics account. Proceed to Path 2 below.

Path 2: Create New Google Analytics Account & Property

If you aren’t yet a Google Analytics user, it’s free to use. Being new to Google Analytics, you will be prompted to set up your account AND property at the same time.

1. Use this link to sign in to Google Analytics. Sign in to your Google account first.
2. If this is your very first GA account, select Set up for free to get started.

Account setup

1. Assign an Account Name (i.e. MyLO, Site at my.lwv.org).
2. Account Data Sharing Settings: You can adjust how you share your Google Analytics data with Google. Read more about data sharing settings here.
3. Select Next.

Property setup

1. Within the Property details, enter a Property name. This should represent the online property that you are trying to measure (i.e. LWV Demo County, or MyLO site). 
2. Adjust the Reporting Time Zone settings if needed, but it should be set to your time zone. 
3. Select Show advanced options then activate the setting to create a Universal Analytics property. This format is compatible with your MyLO site.
1. Website URL:
1. Make sure "https://" is selected.
2. Copy & paste the URL from your MyLO site, leaving out "https://" (i.e. https://my.lwv.org/california/demo-county).
2. Select Create a Universal Analytics property only.
4. Select Next.

About your business

1. Select an Industry Category that best fits the site’s organization. When you select an industry category, you can use goal templates designed for your industry.
2. Answer the optional question about how you intend to use Google Analytics with your League.
3. Click Create.

Google Analytics Terms of Service Agreement (pop-up)

1. Check each box to agree to the Google Analytics Terms of Service Agreement and the Additional Terms Applicable to Data Shared with Google.
2. Select I Accept to create this new account & property.

Now that the account and property have been created, the global site tag is ready to be added to your MyLO site.

1. Check/un-check the optional email settings within the pop-up window.
2. The Global Site Tag (gtag.js) will be under that pop-up window. This is the code you'll add to your homepage (begins <!-- Global site tag (gtag.js) - Google Analytics -->).
3. Keep this tab open to confirm you've successfully added your site tag code using the Status.

 

1st image: An example of the Google Merchandise Store's Global Site Tag code. 2nd image: An example of The Demo County global site tag status.