Google Analytics Implementation Guide

Google Analytics Implementation Guide

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Your Analytics Codes

• Primary GA4 Code: G-EZRQC9L6ST
• Additional Tracking: GT-MJKSKS46

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Implementation Methods

Method 1: Google Tag Manager (Recommended)

#### Step 1: Add GTM Container Code

Add this code to the `` of all pages:

```html

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Add this code immediately after opening `` tag:

```html

```

Method 2: Direct GA4 Implementation

Add this code to the `` section of all pages:

```html

```

Method 3: WordPress Plugin Implementation

If using WordPress, add this to your theme's `functions.php`:

```php

// Google Analytics 4 for BlackBox UFO Research

function blackbox_ufo_analytics() {

?>

}

add_action('wp_head', 'blackbox_ufo_analytics');

```

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Enhanced Tracking for UFO Research Site

Custom Event Tracking

Add this enhanced tracking code for UFO-specific events:

```javascript

// UFO Content Engagement Tracking

function trackUFOEngagement(eventName, parameters) {

gtag('event', eventName, {

event_category: 'UFO_Research',

event_label: parameters.label || '',

custom_parameter_1: parameters.content_type || 'general',

custom_parameter_2: parameters.case_category || 'unknown',

value: parameters.value || 1

});

}

// Track UFO case study views

function trackCaseStudyView(caseStudy, category) {

trackUFOEngagement('case_study_view', {

label: caseStudy,

content_type: 'case_study',

case_category: category

});

}

// Track 5 Observables guide engagement

function trackObservablesEngagement(observable, section) {

trackUFOEngagement('observables_section_view', {

label: `Observable_${observable}_${section}`,

content_type: '5_observables',

case_category: 'technical_analysis'

});

}

// Track document downloads

function trackDocumentDownload(documentName, documentType) {

gtag('event', 'file_download', {

event_category: 'UFO_Documents',

event_label: documentName,

file_extension: documentType.split('.').pop(),

file_name: documentName

});

}

// Track email signups

function trackNewsletterSignup(source) {

gtag('event', 'sign_up', {

event_category: 'Lead_Generation',

event_label: source,

method: 'email'

});

}

```

Page-Specific Tracking

#### For Case Study Pages

```html

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#### For Technical Analysis Pages

```html

```

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SEO and Analytics Integration

Enhanced Page Tracking

```html

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Conversion Tracking

```html

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Privacy Compliance (GDPR/CCPA)

Cookie Consent Integration

```html

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Testing and Verification

Test Your Implementation

1. Real-Time Reports: Check Google Analytics Real-Time reports

2. Tag Assistant: Use Google Tag Assistant browser extension

3. Debug Mode: Enable GA4 debug mode:

```html

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Verification Checklist

• [ ] Analytics code loads on all pages
• [ ] Both tracking codes (G-EZRQC9L6ST and GT-MJKSKS46) are firing
• [ ] Custom events are tracking properly
• [ ] Page views are registering correctly
• [ ] No console errors related to analytics
• [ ] Privacy compliance measures active

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WordPress-Specific Implementation

If your site uses WordPress, here's the complete setup:

Theme Integration (header.php)

Add before closing `` tag:

```php

```

Functions.php Addition

```php

// BlackBox UFO Research Analytics

function blackbox_ufo_analytics_setup() {

if (!is_admin() && !is_preview()) {

wp_enqueue_script('google-analytics', 'https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-EZRQC9L6ST', array(), null, false);

wp_add_inline_script('google-analytics', '

window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || [];

function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);}

gtag("js", new Date());

gtag("config", "G-EZRQC9L6ST");

gtag("config", "GT-MJKSKS46");

');

}

add_action('wp_enqueue_scripts', 'blackbox_ufo_analytics_setup');

```

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Next Steps

1. Choose Implementation Method: Select the method that works best for your site platform

2. Add the Code: Insert the tracking code in your site's header

3. Test the Implementation: Verify both codes are working

4. Set Up Goals: Configure conversion goals in Google Analytics

5. Monitor Performance: Check analytics regularly for insights

Your analytics are now ready to track the success of your UFO research site's SEO domination strategy!