{"id":1671,"date":"2019-03-14T05:13:06","date_gmt":"2019-03-14T05:13:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.leadshook.com\/help\/?p=1671"},"modified":"2024-02-14T11:52:20","modified_gmt":"2024-02-14T11:52:20","slug":"how-to-directly-integrate-google-analytics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leadshook.com\/help\/how-to-directly-integrate-google-analytics\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Directly Integrate Google Analytics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide covers two methods for direct integration of Google Analytics with LeadsHook &#8211; Global Scripts installation and Decision Tree Level installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"font-size:22px\">Warning! The preferred approach is to use Google Tag Manager because of cross domain tracking issues with direct Google Analytics integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please watch this video to learn why you should be using Google Tag Manager to fire Google Analytics instead of Google Analytics directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Understanding Audience Building Using LeadsHook and Google Tag Manager\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q9BmKifgk60?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you still want to go ahead and install Google Analytics directly then please follow the following steps.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\"><strong>You will miss the benefits of cross domain tracking.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have 2 options to install Google Analytics (or any other script).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 1:  Install Google Analytics Under Global Scripts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 2:  Install Google Analytics at the Decision Tree Level<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Se video below for instructions for both options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Add Google Analytics to LeadsHook\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GNyeeh7M8RY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While direct integration of Google Analytics is possible, using Google Tag Manager is highly recommended to avoid potential cross-domain tracking issues. Choose the method that best aligns with your tracking requirements and setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Can I use both Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics directly?<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>While technically possible, it&#8217;s not recommended due to potential data discrepancies and tracking issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction: This guide covers two methods for direct integration of Google Analytics with LeadsHook &#8211; Global Scripts installation and Decision Tree Level installation. Warning! The preferred approach is to use Google Tag Manager because of cross domain tracking issues with direct Google Analytics integration. 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