Once the data is ready, it's time to migrate to Google Analytics 4
Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2025 3:30 am
Now, if your idea is to migrate manually , here are the steps to follow to get the best results:
Since views no longer exist in Google Analytics 4 , you'll need to plan a new strategy for your accounts based on the new data flow system.
Regarding the latter, you will have to create as taiyuan mobile number database as you consider necessary , associated with all the websites and apps you wish to link.
This pre-migration period is ideal for analyzing and customizing the tool's capabilities , tailoring the data you want it to collect to your needs.
Then, all that remains is to install the corresponding code on your websites and apps .
After this, as we've already mentioned, you need to extend the period of time during which the migrated data will be retained . This will give you time to complete all the necessary downloads and backups. It's also extremely important that you activate Google Signals.
Transform all your Universal Analytics goals into events , making them compatible and mappable in GA 4. You'll then need to create new conversions, which will be used for specific reports and attribution.
You'll also need to migrate your audiences and e-commerce metrics (the latter only if you're working with e-commerce).
You'll need to recreate your custom dimensions and metrics (if you have any).
With all this ready, all that remains is to create the corresponding users and configure their respective permissions.
Don't forget to filter internal traffic and apply referral exclusion !
Last but not least, it is also crucial that you remember to set the time zone , currency , and domains correctly .
Since views no longer exist in Google Analytics 4 , you'll need to plan a new strategy for your accounts based on the new data flow system.
Regarding the latter, you will have to create as taiyuan mobile number database as you consider necessary , associated with all the websites and apps you wish to link.
This pre-migration period is ideal for analyzing and customizing the tool's capabilities , tailoring the data you want it to collect to your needs.
Then, all that remains is to install the corresponding code on your websites and apps .
After this, as we've already mentioned, you need to extend the period of time during which the migrated data will be retained . This will give you time to complete all the necessary downloads and backups. It's also extremely important that you activate Google Signals.
Transform all your Universal Analytics goals into events , making them compatible and mappable in GA 4. You'll then need to create new conversions, which will be used for specific reports and attribution.
You'll also need to migrate your audiences and e-commerce metrics (the latter only if you're working with e-commerce).
You'll need to recreate your custom dimensions and metrics (if you have any).
With all this ready, all that remains is to create the corresponding users and configure their respective permissions.
Don't forget to filter internal traffic and apply referral exclusion !
Last but not least, it is also crucial that you remember to set the time zone , currency , and domains correctly .