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Why migrate from Universal Analytics to GA4?

Migrating from Universal Analytics (UA) to Google Analytics 4 (GA4) offers several benefits and advantages. Here are some of the main reasons why you might consider making the switch:
Enhanced tracking capabilities: GA4 provides advanced tracking capabilities compared to UA. It incorporates event-driven data collection, allowing you to track user interactions more accurately across various devices and platforms, including websites, mobile apps, and offline data sources.
Customer-centric approach: GA4 focuses on user-centric analysis rather than session-based analysis. It introduces a new data model centered around users instead of sessions, enabling you to gain a deeper understanding of user behavior and their journey across multiple touchpoints.
Advanced machine learning capabilities: GA4 integrates Google’s machine learning technology to provide more powerful insights. It includes features like predictive analytics, cross-device reporting, and smarter audience segmentation, which can help you understand user behavior patterns and make data-driven decisions more effectively.
Future-proofing: As the latest version of Google Analytics, GA4 represents the direction that Google is taking with its analytics platform. By migrating to GA4, you ensure that you are adopting the latest technology and taking advantage of future updates and features as they become available.
Cross-platform tracking: With GA4, you can easily track and analyze user interactions across multiple platforms, including websites, mobile apps, and offline data sources. This allows for a more comprehensive understanding of user behavior and engagement, regardless of the platform they are using.
Privacy and compliance: GA4 provides more robust options for data privacy and compliance with regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It offers more flexibility in managing data collection, retention, and user consent, helping you maintain compliance while still gaining valuable insights.
Simplified implementation: GA4 has a simplified implementation process compared to UA. It uses a new measurement model that eliminates the need for complex tagging and configuration. With GA4, you can set up tracking with minimal code changes, making it easier and faster to get up and running.

It’s important to note that while GA4 offers many advantages, it may not yet have all the features and integrations available in UA. Therefore, it’s essential to evaluate your specific analytics needs and consider the readiness of GA4 for your organization before deciding to migrate.

GA4 Migration Process:

Migrating from Google Analytics 3 (GA3) to Google Analytics 4 (GA4) involves several key steps and configurations to ensure a smooth transition. Here are the main tasks involved in setting up and configuring GA4:

Setting up Google Analytics 4: Begin by creating a new GA4 property in your Google Analytics account. This involves creating a new data stream for each platform you want to track, such as websites or mobile apps

Enhanced Conversion Tracking With User Data: GA4 introduces enhanced conversion tracking by utilizing user-centric data. Implement the necessary code and configurations to track conversions more accurately, providing insights into user behavior and their journey across touchpoints.

GA4 Ecommerce Tracking Using Data Layer: Set up ecommerce tracking in GA4 using a data layer. This involves capturing and sending relevant information about user interactions with products, such as viewing items, adding to cart, checkout, and purchases.

Setting up Standard and Custom Events: Configure GA4 to track standard events like page views and also set up custom events based on your specific tracking requirements. Common examples include tracking actions like viewing items, adding to cart, checkout, and purchases.

Lead Form Tracking & Goal Setups: Implement tracking for lead forms on your website or app by capturing form submissions as events. Additionally, set up goals in GA4 to track and measure specific user actions that align with your business objectives.

Creating Custom Automated GA Reports: Utilize GA4’s reporting capabilities to create custom reports tailored to your business needs. Automate these reports to receive regular updates and insights on key metrics and performance indicators.

Google Tag Manager Setup/Integration: If you use Google Tag Manager (GTM), integrate it with GA4 to manage and deploy tracking codes more efficiently. This allows for easier implementation and updates of GA4 tags across your digital assets.

Google Ads Conversion & Remarketing Tracking: Integrate GA4 with your Google Ads account to track conversions and set up remarketing audiences. This allows you to measure the effectiveness of your ad campaigns and create targeted remarketing campaigns based on user behavior.

By following these steps, you can effectively migrate from GA3 to GA4, set up and configure GA4 properties and data streams, track conversions and user behavior more accurately, and utilize the advanced reporting capabilities of GA4.

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Tracking & Tag Management

  • GTM / Adobe Tag Setup & Management
  • GA4 / Adobe Setup & Configurations
  • Custom user behaviour Tracking
  • Campaign Tracking & Attributions
  • User Life cycle Journey Tracking

Data Reporting / Visualization

  • Weekly / Monthly Reports
  • Dashboard & Visualizations (Power BI / Tableau / Looker Studio)
  • Custom Marketing Campaign Reports
  • Website Experiment Reports

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