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How do I add Google Analytics to Buy Me A Coffee
How do I add Google Analytics to Buy Me A Coffee

Analyze your visitors, source of traffic and more with Google Analytics integration.

Updated over a week ago

Connect your Buy Me a Coffee page with Google Analytics to discover more about your visitors. Identify where they come from, which posts are most popular, and more. Leverage this data to enhance your page and content. Start analyzing insights today by linking your page with your Google Analytics account.

How to connect Google Analytics to your page?

To link Google Analytics to your Buy Me A Coffee account, just follow these easy steps:

  1. Find the Admin Button at the bottom left

  2. Under Data Collection and Modification, click Data Streams

  3. Click on "Add Stream" and choose Web

  4. Enter your Buy Me a Coffee page URL for the Website URL (for example, https://www.buymeacoffee.com/oljane) and give your stream a name, like your username

  5. Copy the Measurement ID

  6. Visit your Page Settings, scroll to the bottom, paste your Google Analytics ID, and click Save.

Great job! You've connected your Buy Me A Coffee page with Google Analytics. Now, you can learn more about your audience and improve your content based on these valuable insights.

Tip: You can track the analytics from your phone using GA's iOS and Android app - it's pretty good!ย 

Frequently asked questions

What can I use Google Analytics data for?

Connecting Google Analytics to your Buy Me a Coffee page brings many benefits. Here are a couple of examples:

  1. Know where your viewers are from and share your content when they're most active. This boosts views and engagement.

  2. You can use the "Pages and Screens" section to see your most popular posts and adjust your content to match what your viewers like.

What if I don't have a Google Analytics account

If you're new to Google Analytics, follow these steps to sign up:

  1. Visit Google Analytics and create your account.

  2. Enter a name for your account, like your Buy Me a Coffee username.

  3. Provide a property name for tracking purposes.

  4. Fill in your business details, including your industry and business size.

  5. Choose your business objectives.

  6. For data collection, pick "Website."

  7. Add your page URL as the website URL (for example, https://www.buymeacoffee.com/oljane).

  8. Copy the Google Analytics ID and paste it into your Page Settings.

How do I find my Google Analytics ID?

To find your Google Analytics ID:

  1. Go to your Google Analytics Dashboard.

  2. Find the Admin Button at the bottom left.

  3. Click on Data Streams under Data Collection and Modification.

  4. Choose the stream you need the Google Analytics ID for.

  5. The Measurement ID you see is your Google Analytics ID.

Have more questions? Email us at [email protected].

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