=== WP Google Analytics Events - No-Code Custom Event Tracking for Google Analytics === Contributors: yuvalo Tags: analytics, google, events, ga, google analytics, tracking Tested up to: 5.9 Stable tag: 2.7.1 License: GPLv2 Requires at least: 3.0 Track Google Analytics Events on your website - Enables you to send an event when a user Scrolls or Click an element on your website. == Description == > "Analytics is about tracking the metrics that are critical to your business" - Lean Analytics With WP Google Analytics Events, you don't have to write code to use Events in Google Analytics. The plugin allows you to fire events whenever someone interacts or views elements on your website. You can create a Google Analytics event when a visitor scrolls down and views your pricing table. Track video, banners, Call to Action buttons, email links, and more. If you really want to know what people are doing on your website, the default options are limited when it comes to in-page tracking in Google Analytics. Page tracking is not enough these days, and if you want to match measurable metrics for your KPIs, its necessary to use events. Tracking events is usually done by writing JavaScript code, and that is not the WordPress way. That's why we created WP Google Analytics Events, so you don't have to write elaborate code every time you want to learn something new about your visitors. > **Become a Pro** > WP Google Analytics Events Pro is the professional version of our plugin and adds more tracking capabilities: > > * One-Click Link Tracking > * Placeholders to enrich your event data > * Track Self-Hosted Media audio and video > * YouTube and Vimeo support > * Plugin Management permissions for teams > * Access to our Pro support team > [ ** Check out the Pro version** ](https://wpflow.com/upgrade/?utm_source=wpadmin&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=wporg) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jKWlRiwKzU Here are some of the things you can do with WP Google Analytics Events: 1. Setting event-driven goals in Google Analytics 2. Tracking in-page navigation 3. Comparing call to action button performance 4. Understanding what percentage of your visitors got to the end of an article 5. Tracking contact form submissions 6. Track Links 7. We work along with Google Tag Manager and will allow you to do things it can't do out of the box. ## Documentation * [What is event tracking?](https://wpflow.com/what-is-google-analytics-event-tracking/) * [Basic Configuration](https://wpflow.com/knowledgebase/basic-configuration/) * [How To Use WP Google Analytics Events Click Tracking Tab](https://wpflow.com/knowledgebase/use-wp-google-analytics-events-click-tracking-tab/) * [Scroll Tracking](https://wpflow.com/knowledgebase/scroll-tracking/) * [Google Tag Manager Support](https://wpflow.com/knowledgebase/google-tag-manager-support/) * [Advanced Mode](https://wpflow.com/knowledgebase/advanced-mode/) * [Tracking Email and Telephone Links](https://wpflow.com/knowledgebase/can-track-mailto-tel-links-google-analytics/) * [Tracking PDF Downloads](https://wpflow.com/knowledgebase/track-pdf-downloads/) == Installation == Add the plugin by uploading the zip file or by installing it from the Wordpress Plugin directory. Activate the plugin and go to the WP Google Analytics Settings page. Fill in your Google Analytics account identifier, add scroll and start creating scroll and click events. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UP8mfuV9huI [For more Documentation](http://wpflow.com/documentation/ "Documentation") == Frequently Asked Questions == = What Is Google Analytics Event Tracking? = Glad you asked, here is our [Complete Introduction to Event Tracking in Google Analytics](https://wpflow.com/what-is-google-analytics-event-tracking/). = Where can I see the events in Google Analytics? = There are two places that show events in GA - 1. The real-time dashboard under "events" - An event should show up here in (almost) real-time. 2. The full report can be found under "Behavior" -> "Events". Note that it can take up to 24 hours to show up in this section. = Do I have to write any code to use this plugin? = Don't be silly. This is why we made this plugin. But on a serious note, this could get a little technical so take a look at our [Plugin Documentation](http://wpflow.com/documentation/ "Documentation") page. = What are some examples of using events? = There are many benefits of using events, and you can get very creative: 1. Setting event-driven goals in Google Analytics 2. Tracking in page navigation 3. Comparing call to action button performance 4. Understanding what percentage of your visitors got to the end of an article 5. Tracking contact form submissions 6. Track Links = Can the plugin work along the Google Tag Manager? = Yes, our plugin can work with GTM by using the Data Layer. Read more about how to set it up in our [Google Tag Manager implementation guide](https://wpflow.com/knowledgebase/google-tag-manager-support/). = I'm stuck and need support = You can always use the support tab to open a ticket. Please note that while we do our best to answer your questions, we don't check this forum every day. If you are looking for more in-depth support, we encourage you to check out [WP Google Analytics Events Pro](http://wpflow.com/upgrade/ "Upgrade to WP Google Analytics Events Pro"). == Screenshots == 1. Plugin General Settings screenshot-1.png 2. Plugin Click Settings screenshot-2.png 3. Plugin Scroll Settings screenshot-3.png 2. Google Analytics real time events screenshot-4.png == Changelog == = Version 2.7.1 = 1. Fixing an issue with bulk actions where cached settings would not update. = Version 2.7.0 = 1. We added the Google Analytics reports section to each dashboard. = Version 2.6.3 = 1. User interface improvements. 2. Fixin a bug with non-interaction. = Version 2.6.2 = 1. Fixes a bug where tracking anchor links leads to an invalid page. = Version 2.6.1 = 1. Added the force Google Analytics snippet option in the General Settings tab. 2. Added tracking for email and download links. = Version 2.6.0 = 1. Complete plugin rewrite 2. New user interface for click and scroll tracking settings 3. Better Google Analytics code snippet support 5. Minify JavaScript option added = Version 2.5.5 = 1. Fixed an admin panel conflict 2. Updated the documentation links = Version 2.5.4 = 1. Fixed a bug related to bootstrap modals = Version 2.5.3 = 1. Fixed a regression bug when working with legacy Google Analytics code snippets = Version 2.5.2 = 1. Fixed a javascript error when ad blockers are on = Version 2.5.1 = 1. Fixed an issue with the none-interaction field = Version 2.5.0 = 1. Added support for Global Site Tags - The new tracking code from Google Analytics = Version 2.4.6 = 1. Minor bug fixes = Version 2.4.5 = 1. Fixed compressed UI in firefox = Version 2.4.4 = 1. Better support for tracking dynamic elements 2. Support for older versions of PHP 3. User interface fixes = Version 2.4.3 = 1. Google Tag Manager Support 2. Updated User Interface 3. Added the Value field to click and scroll events (used to be a Pro feature) = Version 2.4 = 1. Fix for a permissions problem when clicking the settings button = Version 2.4 = 1. Added tooltips 2. Buttons for the plugins page = Version 2.3 = 1. Better dependency handling for WordPress 4.7 = Version 2.2 = 1. Added the advanced mode 2. Better handling for links in new tabs = Version 2.0 = 1. Minor bug fixes 2. New intro video = Version 2.0 = 1. IP Anonimization 2. Link Issues = Version 1.9 = 1. Added the Non-Interaction Field = Version 1.7 = 1. Import / Export ferature added = Version 1.6 = 1. Bug fixes = Version 1.5 = 1. UI Changes 2. Diactivating and reactivating the plugin will not delete previous settings = Version 1.4 = You can now use the plugin along with Yoast Analytics. Just check the "Don't add the GA tracking code" option and if you are using the universal tracking code, check that option as well. = Version 1.2 = 1. Fixes an issue that would cause tracking a page twice. 2. Admin look and feel changes. 3. Use the Universal Trcking code. 4. Added a short delay for link clicks.