Joomla 4 - Google Analytics Adding Tag Mr Script

Duckdown · Post by **Duckdown** » Sat Sep 09, 2023 6:42 am

I have got the script for Google Tag Manager but can't find where to copy it and my brain needs a few more specifics than what I have seen
From what I have found so far I have tried:
1. Dashboard 2. System 3. Manage Extensions 4. Templates (Locked) If this is the right place Do I unlock?
also:
1. Dashboard 2. System 3. Site Templates 4.Cassiopeia Details and Files (Also looked at Options)

I recall some years ago finding HTML coding in Joomla 3 and presume that is what I am trying to find now?
In particular index.php. I am not sure how I get this script into there and all my pages.
I think someone mention creating an HTML module.
Another script is supplied during creating Tag Mr acvcount that goes after opening <body> . I am not sure that has to go on every page?

Duckdown · Post by **Duckdown** » Sat Sep 09, 2023 6:55 am

Okay a bit more search and I found index.php
1. Dashboard 2. System 3. Site Templates 4, Cassiopeia Details & Files 5. Index.php
I selected index.php and at line 116 was <header>
Here are the lines 114 to 116 <head>
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="<?php echo $this->language; ?>" dir="<?php echo $this->direction; ?>">
<head>
(Should I include the script here or:
<jdoc:include type="metas" />
<jdoc:include type="styles" />
<jdoc:include type="scripts" />
HERE???????
</head>
Does this do it for every page?
The other noscript should it go directly under line 122 which is
<body class="site <?php echo $option

helpwithjoomla · Post by **helpwithjoomla** » Sat Sep 09, 2023 4:15 pm

Put the tag manager script as close to the opening <head> tag as possible, but below any dataLayer declarations.

Adding it to the template index file will mean that it is added for every page.

Duckdown · Post by **Duckdown** » Sat Sep 09, 2023 7:29 pm

helpwithjoomla: What will happen to it when I do an update to Joomla?

gws · Post by **gws** » Sat Sep 09, 2023 9:02 pm

It will be overwritten. Create a child template then it will not be overwritten on updates.

Duckdown · Post by **Duckdown** » Sun Sep 10, 2023 2:38 am

Thanks gws. That is another aspect I will have to explore.

helpwithjoomla · Post by **helpwithjoomla** » Sun Sep 10, 2023 3:56 pm

Here's a link for creating a Child template with J4: https://docs.joomla.org/J4.x:Child_Templates

Nidzo2203 · Post by **Nidzo2203** » Sun Sep 10, 2023 7:15 pm

Install this plugin https://extensions.joomla.org/extension/phoca-site/
and put your G4 analytics code in header.
Don't complicate.

Duckdown · Post by **Duckdown** » Sun Sep 10, 2023 7:22 pm

Nidzo2023: Tnx I shall look at that, but I think I still have the problem of updates to Joomla?

Duckdown · Post by **Duckdown** » Fri Sep 22, 2023 7:50 pm

After considering all the suggestions here and lots more research, I came across a very helpful individual that guided me through the process below. It is also a steep learning curve to navigate my way around the Google Analytics site and understand what it presents. At this stage I don't need much information. Just how many visits and where they are coming from. They suggested it might be up to 48 hours before I see anything but here we are about 10 hours later and it indicates 1 visitor, from China. Mmmmm. Anyway here is what I did in my backend after signing up to Google analytics and getting script.
1. Created Module named Goggle Analytics
2. Copied script provided by Google into Code (not Editor) of the module. I use JC Editor
3. Assigned page position “Top-Bar” Cassiopeia
4. Save Module
5. Components>JC Editor>Profiles>Default>Editor Parameters>Advanced.
6. Under Code Blocks: Enable Yes Allow Script Yes Allow CSS Yes (didn't touch anything below these)
7. In modules move the Google Analytics module above the Banner Image
(position top-bar)

NB: Have I missed anything? Was there something I changed in Global Config? I make scribble notes and then enter all these things into a document for future references.
Someone might assess this for others to consider.

jovanddd · Post by **jovanddd** » Sun Sep 24, 2023 12:05 pm

google analytics or google tag manager script at the end?

Duckdown · Post by **Duckdown** » Sun Sep 24, 2023 8:30 pm

jovanddd I am not sure how to answer your question but suggest this link may be worth having a read of. Probably clarifies better the steps I took (see above).
https://www.kuneze.com/blog/126-how-to- ... extensions.
During all this research I found my host already provides the facility to analyse. I guess it is worth having the two to compare.

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