*This tutorial is for Google Analytics 4 only. You will have to upgrade to the newest version of google analytics if you haven't already.*
Google Analytics is a great way to monitor how customers use your website. It is even better when you can link it to your Abode Booking Engine with cross-domain access!
This tutorial is for properties that already have a google analytics account setup (Guide to Setting Up Google Analytics). Specifically, the newest version google analytics 4 (GA4). We will be setting up cross-domain monitoring from your property website to the Abode Booking Engine.
Step 1: From the Google Analytics homepage Select 'Admin'.
Step 2: Select 'Data Streams'.
Step 3: Select the stream for your property website.
Step 4: Select 'Configure tag settings'.
Step 5: Select 'Configure your domains'.
Step 6: In the 'Configuration' tab Select 'Add condition'. Ensure the 'Match type' is set to 'Contains' and add 'smartbooking.co.nz' in the Domain input box.
Step 7: Select 'Save'.
Step 8: Close the pop-up window and you will see a window displaying your measurement ID. Copy this ID. We will need it later.
Step 9: Navigate to Abode and log in. Select Settings>Website.
Step 10: Select the 'Options' tab.
Step 11: Scroll down to 'Tracking' and turn on Google Analytics 4. Add in the Measurement ID from Step 8.
Congratulations! Within the next 24-48 hours you will see new data coming into the reports page.