How to set up the new Statistics Module using GA4

Google Analytics 4 (GA4) is replacing Universal Analytics (UA). On July 1, 2023 all standard Universal Analytics properties will stop processing data.

For this reason, Accrisoft has overhauled the Statistics module to allow for GA4. Freedom no longer supports UA and GA4 does not require a bridge. You'll be able to view all of your Google Analytics stats in your account on Google.

Step 1. Create an Analytics account

If you were already using Universal Analytics (UA), you already have a Google Analytics account and you can move ahead to step 2, Creating a Property.

Go to analytics.google.com and sign in with your Google account
In Admin, go to the Account column
Click Create Account
Set your Account name
Click Next to add the property to the account

Step 2. Create a Property

If you skipped this step because you already use Universal Analytics (UA), you already have a UA property. However, in this step, we will be creating a new GA4 property.

To create a property:

In the Admin tab, in the Property column, click the blue "Create Property" button
- If you can't create a property, check your role settings.
Set a name for your property (e.g. "My Site")
Select the reporting time zone and currency
Click Next
Select your industry category and business size
Click Next
Select how you intend to use Google Analytics. This will adjust some of the settings and preferences for you, it's okay if the option you select is not a perfect match.
Click Create
If you are prompted to do so, accept the Terms of Service agreement
Continue to "Add a data stream"

Step 3. Add a Data Stream

Open the Admin tab
In the Account column, make sure you have selected the right account
In the Property column, make sure you have selected the right property
In the Property column, click "Data Streams", then "Add stream"
Click "Web"
Enter the URL of your organization
Set a name for the stream
Enable enhanced measurement to get more detailed stats on your site
Click Create stream

Step 4. Connecting it all to your Accrisoft Site

Go to the Marketing app > Statistics module
- If you do not see a Statistics module in your Marketing app, reach out to us by submitting a support request.
In the Setup tab, add your Measurement ID found in your GA4 account
Click Save, then wait a moment, it may take several seconds for the system to save
Done!

Next time you visit your Statistics module, you will see a new tab called "Google Analytics" that displays a link to analytics.google.com where you can see all your site stats.

I already have GA4 on my site

You are all set and don't require further action. You may still reach out to your support rep if you are interested in turning on the Statistics module and managing the ID yourself.