GA4 Intermediate

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The Challenge of Accurate Data Collection

In today’s digital landscape, businesses are inundated with data, yet many struggle to extract meaningful insights due to inaccurate or incomplete data collection practices. For organizations relying on Google Analytics 4 (GA4), the repercussions of misconfigured tracking can result in misguided strategic decisions, wasted marketing budgets, and missed opportunities. Without a thorough understanding of how to properly set up GA4 properties and troubleshoot common data issues, companies find themselves operating in the dark, unable to make informed choices that drive growth and improve user experience. The urgency to solve these challenges has never been greater, as accurate data is foundational for effective digital marketing and business strategy.

GA4 Intermediate Course

This course is designed to empower participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to overcome the common challenges associated with setting up and optimizing Google Analytics 4. By focusing on practical solutions, this course offers a comprehensive approach to mastering GA4, equipping you with the tools to configure properties from scratch, streamline event tracking, and customize reports to meet specific business needs. Participants can expect to leave with a deep understanding of how to implement cross-domain tracking, troubleshoot data issues effectively, and utilize Chrome extensions to enhance event management, ensuring a robust analytics setup that drives actionable insights for smarter decision-making.

After taking this course you will…

  • Set up and optimize GA4 for accurate tracking: Gain the expertise to create and configure GA4 properties that align with your business objectives, ensuring that your tracking is precise and comprehensive.
  • Troubleshoot common GA4 issues: Learn to identify and resolve typical pitfalls that can compromise data quality, allowing for consistent and reliable reporting.
  • Customize reports for specific business objectives: Acquire the skills to tailor reports that reflect the metrics most relevant to your organization, facilitating better strategic insights.
  • Implement advanced event tracking using Google Tag Manager: Master the use of Google Tag Manager to enhance your tracking capabilities, giving you greater control over how user interactions are captured and analyzed.
  • Enhance cross-domain tracking and data accuracy: Understand the intricacies of tracking across multiple domains, ensuring that you have a unified view of user behavior across all digital touchpoints.

This course is for you if you are…

  • A web analytics manager: If you are responsible for overseeing data tracking and analysis, this course will deepen your understanding of GA4 to enhance your reporting capabilities.
  • A digital marketing strategist: For professionals looking to leverage data insights to inform marketing strategies, this course provides the necessary skills to optimize your analytics setup.
  • A business analyst: If analyzing user behavior and marketing performance is part of your role, mastering GA4 will enable you to extract meaningful insights that drive business decisions.
  • A developer or IT professional: Those involved in implementing GA4 configurations will benefit from a more technical understanding of the platform and its features.

This course is not for you if you are…

  • New to Google Analytics: If you have no prior experience with analytics tools, you may find this course challenging without a foundational understanding of data tracking concepts.
  • Not involved in data management: This course is tailored for those whose roles involve analytics and data tracking; if your focus is not on these areas, the content may not be relevant.
  • Seeking basic training: This course is designed for intermediate users, so those looking for introductory materials might find the content too advanced.

Skills you will master:

  • GA4 property setup and configuration
  • Event tracking implementation with Google Tag Manager
  • Custom report creation and customization
  • Cross-domain tracking techniques
  • Data accuracy troubleshooting

Why is it important?

Mastering Google Analytics 4 is crucial in the current digital age, where data-driven decision-making is key to competitive advantage. As businesses increasingly rely on analytics to inform their strategies, the ability to accurately track user interactions and interpret that data becomes essential. This course not only equips you with the skills to navigate GA4’s complexities but also prepares you for future industry trends where data integrity and actionable insights are paramount. By investing in your analytics expertise now, you position yourself and your organization for sustained success in an ever-evolving digital landscape, ensuring that you remain ahead of the curve in understanding customer behavior and optimizing marketing performance.

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What Will You Learn?

    Course Overview This course is tailored for GA4 implementers, administrators, and users seeking an in-depth understanding of Google Analytics 4. Participants will gain essential knowledge to navigate the complexities of data tracking effectively. Establishing a GA4 Property This section provides a step-by-step guide on how to create a GA4 property, ensuring that participants can set up their analytics framework from the ground up. Implementing GA4 Tracking Explore various methods to integrate GA4 tracking into a website, highlighting the importance of accurate data collection for informed decision-making. Integrating GA4 with WordPress Learn about the numerous techniques available to effectively add GA4 tracking to WordPress sites, catering to a wide range of user needs. Understanding Google Tag Manager Settings Delve into the Google Tag (gtag) setup process, which serves as a primary method for installing GA4 on a website. Google Tag Manager Configuration - Part 1 This segment covers the essential configuration options available in Google Tag settings, focusing on the most critical, visible settings. Google Tag Manager Configuration - Part 2 Uncover additional, less obvious settings in Google Tag Manager that can enhance data tracking and analysis capabilities. Google Tag Manager Configuration - Part 3 Conclude the Google Tag Manager settings by addressing the remaining configurations necessary for a comprehensive setup. Enhanced Measurement Events in GA4 Examine Enhanced Measurement Events to determine which settings to enable or disable based on specific business objectives. Custom Definitions in GA4 Understand the significance of custom definitions and parameters that define events, enhancing the power of the GA4 data model. Data Settings Overview - Part 1 This section introduces Google Signals, explaining its role in enhancing data collection and user tracking. Data Settings Overview - Part 2 Explore additional data settings to ensure data longevity beyond the default retention period, promoting better analytics practices. Integrating GA4 with Other Products - Part

Course Content

Lessons

  • Course Introduction
    03:17
  • Creating a GA4 property
    05:12
  • Adding GA4 tracking
    13:22
  • Adding GA4 to WordPress
    10:46
  • Google Tag Admin Settings
    15:16
  • Google Tag Part 2 – “Main” Settings
    16:37
  • Google Tag Part 3 – IP and Dev Filters
    14:28
  • Google Tag Part 4 – Remaining Settings
    07:50
  • GA4 Enhanced Measurement Events
    05:04
  • Custom Definitions
    15:38
  • Data Settings – Part 1
    12:59
  • Data Settings – Part 2
    07:05
  • Product Links – Part 1
    09:44
  • Product Links – Part 2
    17:11
  • GA4 Admin – Other Settings
    14:16
  • The Library
    12:47
  • New Reports and Collections
    10:48
  • Customizing Reports
    11:36
  • Audiences
    16:30
  • Explorations
    18:59
  • The Network Tab
    13:09
  • More Chrome Extensions
    19:21
  • DebugView
    27:29
  • From scratch (ish)
    14:06
  • WordPress Example
    15:23
  • Let’s Buy a GoPro!
    19:21
  • Custom Events
    12:45
  • Sources of events
    15:24
  • GTM Events
    13:22
  • Conversions
    09:20
  • Final Exam – GA4 Intermediate

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