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Google Analytics Setup

Marketing Website deployment-packages/GOOGLE-ANALYTICS-SETUP.md

Google Analytics & Support Email Integration

Features Added

Google Analytics Tracking

Tracking ID: G-6408KZLKH4

All pages in the marketing site now include Google Analytics tracking.

Implementation

1. Global Tracking (All Pages)

Location: MainLayout.razor (in <head> section)

<!-- Google tag (gtag.js) -->
<script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/jsid=G-6408KZLKH4"></script>
<script>
  window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || [];
  function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);}
  gtag('js', new Date());

  gtag('config', 'G-6408KZLKH4');
</script>

Benefits:

  • Loads on every page automatically
  • Tracks page views
  • Tracks user sessions
  • Tracks navigation patterns
  • Available to custom events

What Gets Tracked

Automatic Tracking

  1. Page Views

    • Every page load
    • URL path
    • Page title
    • Referrer

  2. User Demographics

    • Geographic location
    • Language
    • Device type (desktop/mobile/tablet)
    • Browser
    • Operating system

  3. Session Data

    • Session duration
    • Pages per session
    • Bounce rate
    • New vs returning visitors

  4. Traffic Sources

    • Direct traffic
    • Referral sources
    • Social media
    • Search engines

Custom Event Tracking

Contact Form Submission

gtag('event', 'contact_form_submit', {
    'event_category': 'engagement',
    'event_label': subject  // Bug Report, Feature Request, etc.
});

Tracked Data:

  • When users submit the contact form
  • What type of inquiry (subject)
  • Helps understand user needs

Support Email Integration

Updates to Contact Page

  1. Feedback Card

    • Text updated: "All feedback goes to support@mc-bds.com"

  2. Alert Message

    • Now mentions: "pre-filled message to support@mc-bds.com"
    • Direct link to email

  3. Submit Button

    • Changed to: "Send to support@mc-bds.com"
    • Clear about destination

  4. Confirmation Alert

    • Updated message: "...to support@mc-bds.com. Please review and send it."

Analytics Dashboard

Access Your Analytics

  1. Sign in to Google Analytics

  2. Available Reports

    • Realtime: See live users on site
    • Acquisition: How users find your site
    • Engagement: Which pages are popular
    • Demographics: Who your users are
    • Events: Track custom actions

Key Metrics to Monitor

Traffic Metrics

  • Page Views: Total number of page loads
  • Users: Unique visitors
  • Sessions: Total visits
  • Bounce Rate: % of single-page visits
  • Session Duration: Average time on site
  • Which pages get most traffic
  • Which guides are most viewed
  • Navigation patterns

User Behavior

  • Most common referrers
  • Search terms (if available)
  • Geographic distribution
  • Device types

Engagement

  • Contact form submissions
  • Subject categories (Bug Report, Feature Request, etc.)
  • Download button clicks (can be added)

Custom Events You Can Add

Download Tracking

// Track download button clicks
gtag('event', 'download', {
    'event_category': 'downloads',
    'event_label': 'Windows Package'
});

// Track important link clicks
gtag('event', 'click', {
    'event_category': 'navigation',
    'event_label': 'Get Started'
});

// Track external link clicks
gtag('event', 'outbound_link', {
    'event_category': 'external',
    'event_label': 'Minecraft Official'
});

Privacy Considerations

What Analytics Collects

  • Anonymous usage data
  • Aggregate statistics
  • No personally identifiable information
  • No form contents captured

GDPR Compliance

  • Google Analytics is GDPR compliant
  • IP anonymization enabled by default
  • Users can opt-out via browser extensions
  • No cookies required for basic tracking

Consider adding a privacy policy page that mentions:

  • Use of Google Analytics
  • Anonymous data collection
  • Purpose of tracking (improve user experience)
  • Right to opt-out

Tracking Code Details

Script Breakdown

  1. Async Loading

    <script async src="..."></script>
    • Non-blocking script load
    • Doesn't slow down page

  2. Data Layer

    window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || [];
    • Queue for tracking events
    • Ensures no data loss

  3. gtag Function

    function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);}
    • Main tracking function
    • Sends events to Google

  4. Configuration

    gtag('config', 'G-6408KZLKH4');
    • Sets up tracking ID
    • Enables automatic tracking

Using Analytics Data

Optimize Content

  • See which pages are most popular
  • Identify confusing navigation
  • Improve underperforming pages

Understand Users

  • Know where users come from
  • Understand user needs via contact subjects
  • Target marketing efforts

Track Growth

  • Monitor user growth over time
  • See impact of marketing efforts
  • Measure engagement improvements

Email Support Flow

User Journey

  1. User visits /contact page
  2. Fills out feedback form
  3. Selects subject (e.g., "Bug Report")
  4. Clicks "Send to support@mc-bds.com"
  5. Google Analytics tracks submission
  6. Email client opens with pre-filled message
  7. User sends to support@mc-bds.com

Analytics View

In Google Analytics, you'll see:

  • How many form submissions
  • Which subjects are most common
  • Conversion rate (visits to submissions)

Testing

Verify Analytics Works

  1. Real-Time Report

    • Visit your site
    • Go to Google Analytics Realtime
    • Should see yourself as active user

  2. Event Tracking

    • Submit contact form (use test data)
    • Go to Events contact_form_submit
    • Verify event appears

  3. Page Tracking

    • Navigate between pages
    • Check Realtime Overview
    • See page views update

Files Updated

  1. MainLayout.razor

    • Added Google Analytics script in <head>
    • Applied to all pages automatically

  2. Contact.razor

    • Updated text to mention support@mc-bds.com
    • Added analytics event tracking
    • Updated button text
    • Updated alert messages

Deployment

Live Tracking

Once deployed:

  • Analytics starts tracking immediately
  • No additional configuration needed
  • Data appears in Google Analytics dashboard within 24-48 hours

Domain Verification

  • If using custom domain, verify in Google Search Console
  • Add property to Google Analytics
  • Link properties for complete data

Sample Analytics Reports

Week 1 Expected Metrics

  • Users: 10-50 (initial visitors)
  • Sessions: 20-100
  • Page Views: 50-300
  • Top Pages: Home, Get Started, Features
  • Contact Submissions: 0-5

Growth Indicators

  • Increasing users week-over-week
  • Lower bounce rate (< 70%)
  • Higher pages per session (> 2)
  • More contact submissions

Checklist

Verify everything works:

  • Google Analytics script loads on all pages
  • Real-time report shows active users
  • Page views are tracked
  • Contact form submission tracked
  • support@mc-bds.com mentioned on Contact page
  • Email client opens with correct recipient
  • No console errors

Tracking Enabled!

Your marketing site now has:

  • Google Analytics tracking all user interactions
  • Contact Form events tracked for engagement analysis
  • Support Email clearly communicated to users
  • Professional analytics setup for growth insights

Monitor your dashboard to understand user behavior and optimize the site!

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