How to Create a New Google Analytics Account

February 25, 2025

In this guide, we will walk through the process of setting up a new Google Analytics account from scratch.

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Step 1: Access Google Analytics

  1. Go to Google Analytics.
  2. Click Start Measuring to begin setting up your new account.

Step 2: Create an Account

  1. Enter an Account Name. For example, “Sitelogic Demo Account.”
  2. Choose your Data Sharing Settings based on your preferences.
  3. Click Next to proceed.

Step 3: Set Up a Property

  1. Enter a Property Name (e.g., “Sitelogic Website”).
  2. Select your Reporting Time Zone and Currency.
  3. Click Next to continue.

Step 4: Provide Business Information

  1. Choose the Industry Category that best fits your website.
  2. Select the Business Size (e.g., small, medium, or large business).
  3. Click Next.

Step 5: Choose Business Objectives

  1. Select your main goals for using Google Analytics (e.g., measure engagement, optimize conversions, track performance).
  2. Click Create to generate your new Google Analytics account.

Step 6: Accept Terms and Conditions

  1. Review Google’s Terms of Service and Data Processing Terms.
  2. Click I Accept to finalize the setup.

Step 7: Set Up Data Collection

  1. Choose your Platform (Web, Apps, or both).
  2. For a website, enter your Website URL and choose a Data Stream Name.
  3. Click Create Stream to generate the Measurement ID.

Step 8: Install the Tracking Code

  1. Copy the Google Tag (Gtag.js) code snippet.
  2. Paste the code into the <head> section of your website.
  3. Save and publish your changes.

Step 9: Verify Installation

  1. Return to Google Analytics and go to Realtime Reports.
  2. Visit your website in a new tab and ensure that data is appearing.

Conclusion

You have now successfully created and installed Google Analytics on your website. Your account is set up to track user activity and provide insights into website performance.