Google Analytics integration
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Please Note! This is a complete guide to opening and setting up a Google Analytics account for your Shopify app listing and connecting it with Shoffi. If you’ve already set up your Google Analytics for the app listing, jump to Connect to Shoffi.
Connect your Shopify app listing
Visit analytics.google.com and sign in using your Google account credentials.
Click on the gear (cog) icon located at the bottom left to access the Admin panel.
If you are starting a fresh account, you can skip the initial setup. Otherwise, click the Create button and select Account.
Enter a suitable name for your account and then click Next to proceed.
Input a name for your property, choose the appropriate timezone and currency, and then click Next.
Fill in your business category and size, then click Next to continue.
Select the relevant business objectives that align with your goals and click Create.
Choose the terms applicable to your region. When ready, accept the terms by clicking the I Accept button.
Add a data stream to collect data from Shopify for your application. Select the Web platform.
Enter your Shopify app’s URL, assign a name to the stream, and then click Create and continue.
Please Notice! Make sure the "Website URL" is the full URL of your app listing, icluding the slug (ex. apps.shopify.com/my-demo-app).
Take note of the Measurement ID as this will be necessary for integration with Shopify via the Partner portal.
On the same page, retrieve the API Secret by clicking on Measurement Protocol API secret.
You may need to review and accept the terms first.
Next, click the Create button.
Assign a nickname to the API Key, such as “Shopify App Listing,” and click Create.
Ensure you save the secret value (API Secret) for future use.
Log in at partners.shopify.com.
From the left-hand menu, choose Apps.
Select your specific app.
Navigate to Distribution in the left menu.
Click on the Manage Listing button.
Now click Edit on your primary listing.
Scroll to the Tracking Information section and enter your Measurement ID and API Secret in the designated fields. After entering the information, click Save.
Custom definitions allow you to collect additional data, such as identifying which store is installing your app.
First, click the gear icon to return to the main Admin page.
Next, select Custom Definitions.
Click on Create Custom Dimension.
Enter shop_url in both the Dimension Name and Event Parameter fields, then click Save.
Repeat this process to add another custom dimensions called ga_session_id.
Once you finished, you should see both Custom Definitions listed:
Note! The Analytics integration section will show up only after you verified your Shopify Partners details.
Navigate to your Shoffi's new app/edit app page.
Click the Connect Google Analytics button and select the Google account you used earlier to create your Google Analytics account.
A pop-up will show, asking you to approve the read-only access.
By clicking Approve, you grant us permission to read your Google Analytics data.
