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Integrating Google Analytics on New.Website

June 12, 2025

Bani Singh

I'm sure you already know all about Google Analytics. Understanding your website's performance is crucial for growth, and Google Analytics makes it simple. new.website now features seamless Google Analytics integration, allowing you to track visitor behavior, measure engagement, and make data-driven decisions -- all with just a few clicks.

Why Google Analytics Matters

Google Analytics is the gold standard for website analytics, used by millions of websites worldwide. It provides invaluable insights into:

  • How many people visit your site
  • Where your visitors come from
  • Which pages they spend the most time on
  • What devices they use
  • How they navigate through your site
  • Which content drives the most engagement

By integrating Google Analytics into your website, you can use all those data insights to optimize your content and improve the user experience.

Setup in Under 60 Seconds

We've eliminated all the technical complexity. Here's how simple it is to add Google Analytics to your new.website:

  1. Get your Google Analytics Measurement ID
    • Log into your Google Analytics account
    • Create a new property for your website (if needed)
    • Copy your Measurement ID (looks like: G-XXXXXXXXXX)
  2. Open your project dashboard
    • Navigate to your project in Public.website
    • Find the Analytics section in your project settings
  3. Paste and save
    • Paste your Measurement ID into the Google Analytics field
    • Click Save
    • That's it! Analytics is now active on your site

Automatic Integration, Zero Coding

Behind the scenes, we handle all the technical implementation:

  • Automatic script injection on every page
  • Proper placement for optimal loading performance
  • GDPR-compliant implementation
  • Works with all page types and content
  • No impact on your site's loading speed

You don't need to touch any code, edit any files, or worry about proper implementation. Like with all other out features -- we've done all the heavy lifting for you. And by the way, you can bring your own domain -- this works just as well with a custom domain as the default public.website one.

What You'll See in Google Analytics

Once integrated, your new.website (or public.website) will automatically appear in your Google Analytics dashboard with comprehensive tracking:

  • Real-time data: See who's on your site right now
  • Audience insights: Demographics, interests, and behavior patterns
  • Acquisition reports: Understand how people find your site
  • Behavior flow: Visualize how users navigate through your content
  • Conversion tracking: Measure goals and important actions

Privacy-First Approach

We take privacy seriously. Our Google Analytics integration:

  • Respects visitor privacy preferences
  • Supports cookie consent management
  • Follows GDPR and CCPA guidelines
  • Allows you to anonymize IP addresses
  • Can be disabled at any time with one click

Pro Tips for Getting Started

1. Set up goals in Google Analytics

Define what success looks like for your site -- form submissions, time on page, or specific page visits.

2. Create custom segments

Segment your audience by traffic source, device type, or behavior to understand different user groups.

3. Monitor regularly

Check your analytics weekly to spot trends and opportunities for improvement.

4. Use UTM parameters

Track the effectiveness of your marketing campaigns by adding UTM parameters to your links.

Works with All new.website Features

The Google Analytics integration works seamlessly with all our features:

  • Tracks form submissions automatically
  • Monitors file downloads and external links
  • Works with custom subdomains
  • Compatible with our SEO optimizations
  • Integrates with our built-in contact forms

Coming Soon: Enhanced Analytics Features

This is just the beginning of our analytics journey. Based on user feedback, we're planning to add:

  • Built-in analytics dashboard within Public.website
  • Google Analytics 4 event tracking customization
  • Integration with other analytics platforms (Plausible, Fathom, Matomo)
  • Custom event tracking for specific interactions
  • Analytics reports delivered to your inbox

Start Tracking Today

Ready to understand your audience better? Adding Google Analytics to your Public.website takes less than a minute and opens up a world of insights. Whether you're running a personal blog, business website, or online portfolio, data-driven decisions will help you grow faster.

Simply head to your project dashboard, navigate to the Analytics section, and paste your Google Analytics Measurement ID. Your journey to better understanding your audience starts now!

📊 Google Analytics integration is now available for all new.website projects. Set it up in your dashboard today and start making data-driven decisions!