How to Set Up and Track Conversion Goals


Overview:
Tracking conversions helps you understand how well your site is turning visitors into leads or customers.

What is a Conversion?
Examples:

  • Filling out a contact form

  • Making a purchase

  • Downloading a file

  • Signing up for a newsletter

How to Track Goals in Google Analytics (GA4):

  1. Go to Admin > Events > Create Event.

  2. Define the event (e.g., “form_submission”).

  3. Mark the event as a conversion.

  4. Monitor conversions in the Reports > Engagement > Conversions section.

Tips:

  • Track multiple types of conversions to see what’s working.

  • Use UTM tags in your URLs to track campaign performance.

  • Combine Analytics with tools like Google Tag Manager for advanced tracking.


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