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Does anyone know this system and know where to insert the Google Analytics code on the back-end? I've looked on the CMS forum but the only result for this is a google plug-in which is no longer being developed, thanks. Just looking for simple instructions ie which area to insert the code.

 

[DesignerNick]

Can you edit the templates to add it in manually?

 

[tnet]

Try following:
-Login into administration area
-Find "Layout" tab
-Select "Templates"
-Next to each template record there is a "Edit" button. Click it.
-Somewhere at the bottom there is tag: "</body>". Just before this tag paste your Google Analytics code and save the template.

Keep in mind that you need to do this for each of your template records.

 

[sodirect]

Can you edit the templates to add it in manually?

In the back end there are various drop down menus eg "extensions" and under content "global content blocks"; some boxes say "add in the page specific meta data" and there are boxes where you can insert code - it may be that I haven't put it in the right quote marks, or exactly in the right place as when I tried the other night it came out on the home page when I viewed the site. There are only a few obvious places it can go but yes, you should be able to cut and paste the analytics code and drop it in somewhere into one of the boxes in the back end - if only I could figure out which one! As I say tried all the obvious ones, but only ended up with it making a mess of the home page so had to strip it all out.

I am moving to a new website on my .co.uk but would like to keep this site and turn it into educational papers, frustrating that I can't load the analytics on my own website, as it's such a basic!

 

[Media Agile]

In the back end there are various drop down menus eg "extensions" and under content "global content blocks"; some boxes say "add in the page specific meta data" and there are boxes where you can insert code - it may be that I haven't put it in the right quote marks, or exactly in the right place as when I tried the other night it came out on the home page when I viewed the site. There are only a few obvious places it can go but yes, you should be able to cut and paste the analytics code and drop it in somewhere into one of the boxes in the back end - if only I could figure out which one! As I say tried all the obvious ones, but only ended up with it making a mess of the home page so had to strip it all out.

I am moving to a new website on my .co.uk but would like to keep this site and turn it into educational papers, frustrating that I can't load the analytics on my own website, as it's such a basic!

You need to add in GA MADE SIMPLE module or other similar module. A web dev can do it for you or even add custom code to the template.It should be fairly easy for them and not cost much.

 

[Faevilangel]

Sarah, try this plugin or to add it into the site manually:

Layouts > templates > choose the "default" template > scroll to the bottom of the code and look for the </body> and add the GA code right above it e.g.

<script type="text/javascript">
 // stuff
</script>
</body>
</html>

 

[tnet]

I fail to see reason to post same solution after someone answered the question...

 

[Faevilangel]

I fail to see reason to post same solution after someone answered the question...

1) Because I didn't see your post
2) Because I showed a code snippet to make it easier to understand
3) Because I linked to a relevant plugin which is helpful

Is that enough reasons?

 

[tnet]

It's not, for few reasons.
re 1) Your fault.
re 2) Your personal opinion.
re 3) Seems like you also haven't see the question properly. It states - no plugins.

But anyhow, important thing is that we provided the answer to the question...