How to Set up Google Analytics 4 on Shopify & Track Sales (Updated Method)

[@StewartGauld]

UPDATE June 2023: Google Channel app in Shopify is now called Google & KZbin. Thanks!

[@williamterry9424]

I've watched so many videos on installing it and this is the only one that actually works. Thank you!

[@StewartGauld]

You are welcome!

[@thedarkomitrovic]

Thank you Stewart, I easlly connected GA4 with my shopify store following this video! You rock! :)

[@StewartGauld]

Glad it helped!

[@MartinaMunzittu]

Your videos are always so clear and easy to follow. Thank you :-)

[@StewartGauld]

You are so welcome!

[@anthonyreuterink2835]

1000% Great. Stewart, thanks so much. Regards Anthony.

[@StewartGauld]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@CoreyHinde]

Just had this question last week! Timely video.

[@StewartGauld]

Thanks mate! Yeah needed an update a much better process then the last method 😊

[@windmillridgebudgets]

I am trying this! You make it look understandable. Thanks!

[@StewartGauld]

Hope you got value.

[@ohyehr6871]

I followed all the instructions, and I can connect. Thanks

[@StewartGauld]

Glad I could help

[@sheonpaige]

Thank you good sir! you made that very simply to follow along. My site is now connect :)

[@StewartGauld]

Your very welcome :)

[@susanoleary8884]

Great video thank you. Purchases processed through shop pay are not being recorded in my g4 google analytics any idea how to fix this ?

[@StewartGauld]

Yes I've experienced the same. I have my team working on this now. I will let you know what we find.

[@MV_96]

Very clear, thank you :)

[@StewartGauld]

Welcome

[@anthonyreuterink2835]

Thanks Stewart, do you have a tutorial on Keywords / photo to text?

[@StewartGauld]

Yes we sure do on our channel.

[@taylorelliott2467]

Legend - thanks so much - also please note the google channel app is now called google & youtube (same icon)

[@StewartGauld]

Welcome!

[@afsarosette]

Thanks so much for your video! So helpful :)

[@StewartGauld]

Glad it was helpful!

[@panagiotispagakis9720]

Best as always:) Greetings from Greece! I have the old version of Google analytics do I have to remove ti from edit code as you saw to us and from the preferences?

[@StewartGauld]

Hey Panagiotis, Google analytics 4 code added in Liquid dot theme? Yes you will won’t to remove this. Check out our description 😊

[@Brian-ce7ol]

Hi Stewart, i noticed there is no add_to_cart event firing by default, what do we do to fire the event?

[@StewartGauld]

Yes that event will automatically be captured.

[@coscimore]

How about cookie banners? Do you know which banners block GA4 so that it only works after opt in?

[@StewartGauld]

I will have to look into this.

[@miguelpena7726]

Thanks a lot Stewart for the fantastic video. Something I'm still confused about is whether it's needed to copy some code from Google Tag Manager as some videos about GA4 first do that part, what's your advice? Thanks in advance.

[@StewartGauld]

Welcome! If you are using Google Tag then yes you will need to install that.

[@miguelpena7726]

@@StewartGauld I have the code from Google Tag Manager at the moment because I followed a video indicating that so I was under the impression that it was mandatory but then I found your video which doesn't mention Google Tag Manager so I assume that there are cases where it's needed and other cases where it is not, this is basically what I'd like to know. Thank you in advance.

[@kriskomsa735]

Great Video you got me further then before but i click get started and get a Privacy Warning on screen and can't move forward.

[@StewartGauld]

I'm glad! Did you agree to terms?

[@kriskomsa735]

I didn't see anything about accepting terms but will look around. Are the terms on Google or Shopify? @@StewartGauld

[@CarroStyle]

very good tutorial, congratulations

[@StewartGauld]

Glad it was helpful!

[@madbutcher162]

Cheers Mate! Good to hear a fellow kiwis voice lol

[@StewartGauld]

Thanks mate!

[@gradwaypvtltd3297]

Hey thanks for the video! I received a mail notifiying me to upgrade to Google Analytics 4. But is this applicable to all shopify users? I don't remember using google analytics on my website.

[@StewartGauld]

Yes it's important for all Shopify users.

[@MoolaMinds]

You're truly a life saver

[@StewartGauld]

Welcome!

[@brucebaker744]

very easy to follow. thanks

[@StewartGauld]

You are welcome!

[@Peter-dv8xm]

Is this new updated method better than old one? like why is it worth doing? thank you

[@StewartGauld]

This is better because it uses the app integration.

[@ReelGreezy]

Why don't I see acquisition or engagement dropdowns in my report section?

[@StewartGauld]

You should be able too!

[@SamJackson-o1f]

What will happen if you connect the property without removing the code that was placed before? Does that mess up the data being collected in some way? My Google Analytics property was already connected but I'm interested in using the Google app integration in Shopify. Thanks to whoever can answer.

[@StewartGauld]

It's best practice to remove the old code for GA4 and use the app method showen in this video. This will eliminate possible issues in the future.

[@SamJackson-o1f]

Thank you! @@StewartGauld

[@gameon5538]

Really helpful.. Thank you so much

[@StewartGauld]

Welcome!

[@allmamalove]

Have had problem with google channel and trying to connect GMC through shopify. Ended up with problems like many other shop owners. Using the google app, will we be required to fill on gtin, mtn, etc on the app as we want to avoid at all cost now? Horrible reviews as well on the google and youtube app. We just want to view analytics on our store admin. Please advice.

[@StewartGauld]

What is your goal with the GMC?

[@allmamalove]

@StewartGauld It was to list our products on the free listing on google shopping. But shopify convinced store owners to connect with little to no instructions and did not give the option to select specific products. This caused major issues with GMC when we first opened our store. They provided little to no help. Don't want to go through that again. They did state it will not connect to the merchant center, which probably concerned many. But want to ensure it does not affect us again with future requirements!

[@allmamalove]

​@@StewartGauld Please advice

[@MohamedHeddar-u3z]

Great video. Thank you!

[@StewartGauld]

Welcome 🤗

[@sandrakristensen5301]

After setting up my property the account tell me to use GTM to collect data, but i have followed your tutorial, do you know what to do?

[@StewartGauld]

Hey! This is still the most appropriate method. You should still be able to complete this?

[@ginaartal8433]

SOS! I already created the property code, but is not giving me the option to locate the property in the box. I have no box! :(

[@StewartGauld]

I will have to look into this.

[@Nick-jl4eh]

do my shopify store needs to be active to use this feature?

[@StewartGauld]

Yes correct!

[@ONROEE]

Thank you!

[@StewartGauld]

You're welcome!

[@teo4596]

You rock!

[@StewartGauld]

Thanks!

[@IrinaLombardo-x4x]

I have Google & KZbin installed. Google Channel doesn't exist. How do I connect Google & KZbin to Shopify from this point?

[@StewartGauld]

Same process just the app name has changed.

[@andrewharbert5638]

Does anyone know how we can track someone specifically? We have a link that directs people to shopify, but they might use a different email on their Shopify account than what we have, so is there a way to direct them to Shopify with a tracking id and capture it with their actions on Shopify with Google Analytics or anything? Can't really find any information on this.

[@StewartGauld]

I'm not exactly sure what you mean.

[@gacrochet]

Hii I just did everything, but on my google analytics I have this message : "No data received from your website yet." i don't know why... I use shopify and my Shop is protect by a password so is "Opening soon " is that something to do with ?? Please need help, thank you so much

[@StewartGauld]

Hey, Yes correct. You site account will start generating data when your site is live (password removed)

[@gacrochet]

@StewartGauld omg thank you so much for answering!!I was so stressed 🤣🤣🤣

[@StewartGauld]

@@gacrochet welcome! Please don’t be stressed! It’s not good for you!

[@gacrochet]

@@StewartGauld You are right 😄

[@Story_Fuel]

how do i delete an old website that is connected to google analytics?

[@StewartGauld]

You can delete your property on GA.

[@SupremeShoppingArena]

i dont see the google channel app i only see the google and youtube aop

[@StewartGauld]

Yes that is the one you want to use.

[@TimHetfeld]

Connect a Google Analytics property shows tells me to create a new property. Google Account is connected correctly, property is created correctly. Neither reloading page nor reconnecting google account changes this :(

[@StewartGauld]

Have you done this before in the past?

[@blackjack6406]

@@StewartGauld never I am new to Shopify, so there was no code I had to remove beforehand. The problem is probably caused by the fact that there ist a password on my shop since I am currently in the pause and build plan. Was quite difficult to figure that out when you don't know if it is a shopify or google issue.

[@ddkell8]

Is it called Google & KZbin now? Not finding the Google Channel.

[@StewartGauld]

Yes correct!

[@DavidWalkington]

I did all this, but then still had to manually add the code into the edit liquid before it said that the tag was connected

[@StewartGauld]

Really? You shouldn't of needed to.

[@DavidWalkington]

Yeah none of this worked for me, I ended up utilising someone off Fiverr to setup analytics. Following the above method didn't attach any tags onto the website or code. No data was tracked that way.@@StewartGauld

[@TOPSIES]

how long it takes to collect data for the first time?

[@StewartGauld]

It can take up to 48 hours. But you should be able to see live visitors right away.

[@TOPSIES]

@@StewartGauld ok, but i dont see any movements, any suggestion?

[@TOPSIES]

@@StewartGauld thank for your kind reply by the way.. :)

[@StewartGauld]

@@TOPSIES welcome 🤗

[@trepqoil6921]

I did all steps but if i search it doesnt show my site

[@StewartGauld]

What do you mean?

[@trepqoil6921]

@@StewartGauld i cant see it when i search it on google

[@Zoom2English]

Shopify charges for transaction even after refunding a sale.

[@StewartGauld]

Yes correct.

[@gilltherenaissanceman]

Have you gone to visit Hobbiton?

[@StewartGauld]

Not yet actually!

[@ratnavelvish18]

❤❤❤

[@StewartGauld]

Thanks!

[@IrinaLombardo-x4x]

I think it's time for you to update this video. It seems to be out of date.

[@StewartGauld]

Hey mate! Still the same process.

[@lukaspukas790]

Doesnt fucking work, it just says "Create new property" and keeps bringing me to some "Make the switch to Google Analytics 4"

[@StewartGauld]

It should do! Or just switch if you already have GA installed.

[@JBV7272]

Hello, In my theme.liquid file, I deleted the code for google analytics, (and for UA too) but I still have one code snippet for Google tag manager and another for gtag.js Google ads, Should I delete those too? Also the code in settings>checkout>order... I have code for Google ads, Google tag manager data layer and google tag manager. Thanks a lot!!

[@StewartGauld]

If you have setup your account with Google ads and the Google Tag manager that way then it should still work. Don't change the setup unless it stops working.

[@sebastianc09]

Great video! thanks

[@StewartGauld]

Welcome!