Step 1: Prepare Your Accounts
- Ensure you have administrator access to both your HubSpot and Google Analytics accounts.
- Log into your Google Analytics account.
Step 2: Acquire Your Google Analytics Tracking ID
- In Google Analytics, navigate to the "Admin" section.
- Under the "Property" column, select the property you want to track.
- Click on "Tracking Info" and then "Tracking Code".
- Copy the Tracking ID (it starts with 'UA-').
Step 3: Log into HubSpot
- Access your HubSpot dashboard.
- Click on the settings icon (cogwheel) on the top right corner.
Step 4: Navigate to Tracking Code Tools
- In the left sidebar, click on “Website” and then select “Tracking Code”.
Step 5: Add Google Analytics Tracking ID
- Scroll down to find the 'Google Analytics' section.
- Paste your Google Analytics Tracking ID into the provided field.
Step 6: Configure Event Tracking (Optional)
- For advanced insights, you can set up event tracking between HubSpot and Google Analytics.
- Determine the specific events or interactions you want to track, such as button clicks, form submissions, or page views.
- Use Google Analytics’ "Event Tracking Code" tool to generate codes for these events.
- Insert these event codes onto the appropriate places in your HubSpot content or CTAs.
Step 7: Save and Confirm Integration
- Click "Save" or "Update" at the bottom of the HubSpot page.
- Visit your website and perform a few interactions to ensure Google Analytics is capturing data.
- Go back to Google Analytics and check the "Realtime" tab to verify that your interactions are being logged.
Step 8: Monitor and Analyze Insights
- After some time, review the data in Google Analytics to gather insights about your HubSpot content performance.
- Make necessary adjustments to your content or strategies based on these insights for better results.
Step 9: Regularly Review and Update Settings
- Ensure that your tracking remains accurate by regularly reviewing your settings and tracking codes.
- Update the tracking parameters whenever you add new content or pages on HubSpot to maintain comprehensive insights.