The document discusses upgrading from Google Analytics classic (analytics.js) tag to the new Google Analytics 4 (gtag.js) tag. It highlights benefits like future-proof conversion measurement, codeless tag management, and faster integration with other Google products. It then provides a quick overview of key differences between Universal Analytics and GA4 like combining app and web data, new data model, and moving to a cookieless approach. It recommends actions for users to start using GA4 like adding the configuration tag, enabling enhanced measurement, and planning custom event tracking.
2. Understand the value of your digital
marketing investment
To help you measure all online conversions and optimize the value of
your digital marketing investment, upgrade to Google's latest dynamic
tagging solution.
GET YOUR NEW TAG
By updating your current Google Analytics tag (analytics.js) to the
latest tag (gtag.js), you will benefit from:
• Future-proof conversion measurement: Benefit from the latest features
and integrations as they become available so that you'll be better equipped
to continue measuring conversions accurately if non-Google changes occur.
• Code-less tag management: Turn measurement features on and off within
your Google Analytics account without having to manually change tags on
your page.
• Faster and easier integration: Seamlessly implement and integrate with
other Google products, such as Google Ads and Google Optimize.
6. In short
It’s… different
But overall, it’s better
The new Analysis Hub is great
You can start using GA4 now
But there’s no rush
You can get started really easily
But then it gets more complicated