| Tier: | Tier 1 ($17 Implementation) |
| Estimated Time: | 30–45 minutes |
| Tools Needed: | Google Analytics (GA4), Microsoft Clarity account, access to your website builder or theme editor |
| Cost of Tools: | Free (both GA4 and Clarity) |
| Need Help? | We’ll do it for $17 → |
✅ What You’ll Learn
- How to install and activate Google Analytics 4 on your site
- How to set up Microsoft Clarity for session recordings and heatmaps
- How to verify both tools are tracking correctly
🔍 Before You Start
- You must have a Google account and access to Google Analytics
- You must have a Microsoft account (Outlook/Live) to access Microsoft Clarity
- You need access to your website’s HTML header or use a plugin that lets you inject tracking codes (e.g. Insert Headers & Footers for WordPress)
📘 Step-by-Step Instructions
🟦 Part 1: Set Up Google Analytics 4 (GA4)
- Go to analytics.google.com and sign in with your Google account.
- Click Admin → Under “Account” choose or create your account.
- Under “Property”, click Create Property → Name it (e.g., “MySite GA4”). Set time zone and currency.
- Select Web as the platform, enter your site URL, and click Create Stream.
- Copy the Measurement ID (starts with “G-”) or the full Global Site Tag script.
- Paste the code into your site’s <head> section manually or via plugin (e.g., Insert Headers and Footers).
🟪 Part 2: Set Up Microsoft Clarity
- Go to clarity.microsoft.com and sign in with your Microsoft account.
- Click “Add a new project”, name it, and enter your domain.
- Copy the Clarity tracking code shown after project creation.
- Paste it right below your Google Analytics tag in your site’s <head> section.
🟢 Part 3: Verify Everything Works
- Use Google Tag Assistant to confirm GA4 is active
- In Clarity, visit your site and check for sessions appearing within 1–2 hours
⚠️ Common Issues & Fixes
- Not seeing GA4 data? — Double-check if the script is in the right place and published. Try incognito to trigger a fresh session.
- Using a page builder (Wix, Squarespace)? — Most have settings under “Marketing” or “Advanced” where you can paste tracking scripts.
- Using a plugin-based install? — Be sure to click “Save” in Insert Headers & Footers or equivalent.
🧰 Tools & Pricing Breakdown
- Google Analytics 4 (GA4) – Free
- Microsoft Clarity – Free
- Insert Headers & Footers (WordPress plugin) – Free