Google Analytics
analytics
javascript
free
google
registration required
easy
Google Analytics is probably the most used site analytics platform on the web and we’re using it too. Besides the popular free version, Google also provides an optimized premium version for enterprise
Login & Sign Up
You can only login with your Google account. Signing up is as simple as logging in and accessing the analytics website.
Embedding & Configuration
Once you signed-up, you must add a new analytics account that can be bound to one domain name, multiple subdomains on the same domain name or to multiple domain names.
In the account creating process you will be provided with a JavaScript code customized with that account’s unique ID.
For example, the code for EmbeddedScript.com is the following:
<script type="text/javascript">
var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www.");
document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E"));
</script>
<script type="text/javascript">
try {
var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-26272013-1");
pageTracker._trackPageview();
} catch(err) {}</script>
UA-26272013-1 is the unique identifier that should reflect the analytics account you set up. You can have multiple analytics accounts for a single Google account.
You must add the JavaScript code to every page for which you want to get analytics. Usually you’ll add it to the bottom of your main templates in your dynamic website.
Compatibility With Other Platforms
Google Analytics works with practically any website with JavaScript support.
Vanity Measurements and Client List
The vanity client list include REMAX, Costco Travel, Diageo, The Huffington Post, Agency.com, Booking.com, American Cancer Society.
Issues
The analytics dashboard does not work properly on devices without Adobe Flash.
Conclusion
Overall, embedding GA on your site is trivial.