Google Analytics Registration Goal Plugin

[Jacqueline]

Google Analytics Registration Goal Plugin
This plugin adds unique page names to the steps of the registration process so you can track registration as a Goal utilizing Google Analytics.

History
Jan 29, 2006
-- v1.0.1 Beta 2 Release. Removes duplicate goal URL and updates step counts.

Jan 28, 2006
-- v1.0.1 Beta 1 Release. Adds modifications for COPPA and Deny registration for users under 13

Nov 27, 2005
-- Initial Beta Release

Requirements
You must have a Google Analytics account

This does not work if you have turned on URL rewrites via .htaccess with programs such as subdreamer and vb seo.

If you use this plugin, click Install (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/vborg_miscactions.php?do=installhack&threadid=101691) :)

[Dan]

Nice idea :D

[Ted S]

I was just about to start on one of these.... great job! Thanks.

[PixelFx]

I tried to sign up but they closed signups :(

[Jacqueline]

@Dan Thanks. I hope you enjoy it!

@Ted I was surprised someone else had not done it already. If you see something else you think should be added, shoot it my way.

@PixelFx Go ahead and signup. They'll put you on the waiting list.

[RetroDreams]

Does this work on 3.5 or strictly 3.5.1?

[Jacqueline]

I don't have 3.5 to test on, but I believe it will work on either version. As long as the hooks are there in 3.5, there won't be a problem.

[Snake]

Looking good. :)

[-=Sniper=-]

its working :) good work

[RetroDreams]

I don't have 3.5 to test on, but I believe it will work on either version. As long as the hooks are there in 3.5, there won't be a problem.

Pardon me for being stupid, but can you please answer this:

http://www.example.com/funnel_register/signup.html

I should change example.com to my domain, correct? Also, if my forums are not in the domain root, I should also add the subfolder, correct?

[Jacqueline]

Pardon me for being stupid, but can you please answer this:

http://www.example.com/funnel_register/signup.html

I should change example.com to my domain, correct? Also, if my forums are not in the domain root, I should also add the subfolder, correct?

For the first question, Yes. You should change example.com to your domain.

For the second, you should not add the subfolder. It may work if you do, but Google's instructions say to show it this way so it looks like it is off the root of your domain.

[kall]

http://www.example.com/funnel_register/signup.html
Just like that? or do we need our /forums/ directory in that path too?

Also, some of the plugins seem to be disabled by default, is that correct?

[Jacqueline]

Quote:
http://www.example.com/funnel_register/signup.html Just like that? or do we need our /forums/ directory in that path too?

Just like that is correct. Replace www.example.com (http://www.example.com) with your domain name. You do not need to put your forum directory, and Google's instructions are to show the funnel as coming off your root. I expect it would work if you included your forums directory as this is basically just a made-up path for reporting purposes, but I haven't tried it.


Also, some of the plugins seem to be disabled by default, is that correct?

Yes. I currently have two plugins disabled while under beta. They hook into additional areas that may be used based on your registration configuration. If you do a test registration on your system and view the source of each registration page, you can verify that a funnel_register shows on each page. As long as it does, you can safely delete the two disabled ones. If you find any pages missing one, then most likely we'll need to enable one or both of the disabled plugins.

[thebassman]

I can't seem to get it to work. It installed fine, but I get the error message from Google: "Goal Creation failed. Please verify and try again. If you continue to have problems, please contact our support team." Here's a screen shot of what I see... maybe I missed something?

[Jacqueline]

I don't see anything wrong in your screenshot. Double check the portion of your http://www.example.com/funnel_register/pagename.html on each line and make sure there are no typos hiding. I do not believe it actually checks to see if the pages exist when you make the goal.

[thebassman]

Hmmm... no typos. Should the page http://www.photographycorner.com/funnel_register/activate_account.html actually go somewhere?

[Jacqueline]

No, the page is made up specifically for registration.

[thebassman]

Hmmm... any other ideas why it's not working then? :speechless:

[Jacqueline]

Hmmm... any other ideas why it's not working then? :speechless:

I'm looking at Google right now. There are some more settings further down the page. What settings do you have here?

Goal
(see above)

Case sensitive

Match type

Goal value

[thebassman]

Goal
(see above): (not editable) http://www.photographycorner.com/funnel_register/activate_account.html Registration

Case sensitive: checked

Match type: Head Match

Goal value: blank/$1

[Jacqueline]

Try changing your goal value to just the number 1. No word blank. No slash. No dollar sign.
The only other setting you have different from mine is the case sensitivity. I have it turned off.

[thebassman]

Grr... took case sensitivity off. Same error. Changed goal value to 1, still same error. I tried every combination with those last options, still same error.

[Jacqueline]

Next step verify that Step 5 through Step 10 have nothing in them. After that, I recommend you blank and retype the URLs in case there is something you are just not seeing in there. The URL itself doesn't have to be valid, but there may be a check for http:// at the beginning.

This is what they should be:
Goal URL: http://www.photographycorner.com/funnel_register/activate_account.html
Step 1: http://www.photographycorner.com/funnel_register/signup.html
Step 2: http://www.photographycorner.com/funnel_register/register_form.html
Step 3: http://www.photographycorner.com/funnel_register/member_added.html
Step 4: http://www.photographycorner.com/funnel_register/activate_account.html

[Jacqueline]

I put the settings above into a domain for my account, using copy shortcut to get the full URL path. Google accepted it without a problem. If you want, grant my google account the ability to login and look at your account and I'll be happy to check it out. faewen at g mail dot c o m

[telc]

Does anyone know when google analytics is going to allow signups? Seems they closed registration.

[thebassman]

I put the settings above into a domain for my account, using copy shortcut to get the full URL path. Google accepted it without a problem. If you want, grant my google account the ability to login and look at your account and I'll be happy to check it out. faewen at g mail dot c o m

Not sure what was going on before, but I started again, and it worked. ;) Either Google had a brain cramp before, or I did. :P Thanks for all the help... great mod! :D

[RetroDreams]

Not sure what was going on before, but I started again, and it worked. ;) Either Google had a brain cramp before, or I did. :P Thanks for all the help... great mod! :D

Any idea what you changed? I'm having the same issue.

[thebassman]

Closed my browser and went back in... that's about it, actually. Try logging out and logging back in, maybe?

[dreamer81]

i dont understand what this hack does???

[Jacqueline]

Does anyone know when google analytics is going to allow signups? Seems they closed registration.

They have said they will allow signups as their system allows it. The last time I checked, they let you put your name on the waiting list.

[Jacqueline]

Not sure what was going on before, but I started again, and it worked. ;) Either Google had a brain cramp before, or I did. :P Thanks for all the help... great mod! :D

I'm so glad to hear it worked! I was really scratching my head trying to figure out what was wrong as everything looked right.

[Jacqueline]

i dont understand what this hack does???

When you use Google analytics, it lets you keep track of conversions. The problem tracking a new member conversion in vBulletin is that all the pages throughout the registration process are register.php. What this does is create a fake URL that shows up on each page as a user registers so you can keep track of the full registration "funnel" (Google's term).

[Jacqueline]

Any idea what you changed? I'm having the same issue.

RetroDreams,
Is it working for you now?

[RetroDreams]

RetroDreams,
Is it working for you now?

Nope.

I've tried everything else that was suggested in the thread, too.

[Jacqueline]

Nope.

I've tried everything else that was suggested in the thread, too.

Can you post a screenshot of your Google page? Also, if you add my google account, I can take a look at it for you that way.

[BlackHawk1994]

I'm using 3.5.2 and its not generating unique urls. I suspect this might have something to do with me running vbseo which has url rewrite rules.

[Jacqueline]

I haven't used VBSEO, but it shouldn't interfere. This plugin doesn't generate unique URLs that you will see in the address bar of your browser. To verify it is working, you need to look at the source code. Go through your registration process, and on each page, view the source. Look for the URL with funnel_register. If it is there, then it is working and Google Analytics will pick it up.

[kall]

I haven't used VBSEO, but it shouldn't interfere. This plugin doesn't generate unique URLs that you will see in the address bar of your browser. To verify it is working, you need to look at the source code. Go through your registration process, and on each page, view the source. Look for the URL with funnel_register. If it is there, then it is working and Google Analytics will pick it up.

http://www.nzboards.com/forums/register.php .. it's there in the source, but not one conversion has been picked up since I installed. :(

[Jacqueline]

http://www.nzboards.com/forums/register.php .. it's there in the source, but not one conversion has been picked up since I installed. :(

Kall,
I just signed in today and saw your post. Did Google start picking up your data yet, or are you still having problems?

[kall]

Kall,
I just signed in today and saw your post. Did Google start picking up your data yet, or are you still having problems?

Hey Elleth,

Yes, I think it did/is.. I didn't have the FULL URL specified... :)

[Jacqueline]

Great! I'm glad it is working for you. :) I find the conversion analysis reporting to be very interesting.

[GamerJunk.net]

Google Analytics isn't taking anymore new accounts at this time :(

[Jacqueline]

I recommend you go ahead and put your name on the waiting list. They'll notify you when they can add your account. Here's the URL.
http://www.google.com/analytics/sign_up.html

[BamaStangGuy]

Going on three days now with this installed and not picked up any stats... I have went over it time and time again and can not see any differences between the working screen shows I have seen here.

:(

[Jacqueline]

The code looks right at your ford mustang forums. Unfortunately, Google seems to take their time getting things going.
If you will post a screenshot of your Google setup, I'd be happy to take a look at it.

[EricaJoy]

Going on three days now with this installed and not picked up any stats... I have went over it time and time again and can not see any differences between the working screen shows I have seen here.

:(don't fret. mine did the same and i nearly ripped my hair out trying to figure out what was going on. it got working a few days later.

[BamaStangGuy]

still no stats.....

[kall]

Actually, nor have I. :(

[Jacqueline]

I don't know why neither of you are receiving them. Here's some steps to take troubleshooting:
1) Create screenshots of your google setup and I will take a look at them
2) Contact Google support
3) Verify plugin system is enabled (It should be since the ads are showing on your page)
4) Create a screenshot of your goal coversion report and post here for me to look at. It is under All Reports / Marketing Optimization / Unique Visitor Tracking / Goal Conversion Tracking

[BamaStangGuy]

Screenshot of setup:

http://www.mustangevolution.com/gallery/data/506/g11.jpg

http://www.mustangevolution.com/gallery/data/506/g12.jpg

The stats, or lack there of:

http://www.mustangevolution.com/gallery/data/506/g13.jpg

[BamaStangGuy]

Actually, nor have I. :(

We seem to be the only ones with VBSEO on here so I am putting some money on that causing a conflict.... I dont see why we are the only two that have not recieved stats

[BamaStangGuy]

It is not setup right obviously or VBSEO is conflicting. No stats have shown up.

[the Sandman]

Working fine for me. Thanks for this plugin!

Does anyone know how to get stats from the archive - I tried adding my tracking code to archive/index.php but nothing shows up in the site stats as coming from the archive...

[Jacqueline]

I do not use VB SEO, but it is possible there is a conflict.

BamaStangGuy, What I could see of your setup in Google looked correct. Your screenshot didn't show the end of the URL, so I couldn't tell that for sure.

I would be happy to check into this further for you. If either you or Kall wouldn't mind setting me up a temporary account on your board and/or in Google to take a look at things, just send me a PM here with login info. I'll be happy to take a look around and see if I can tell what may be causing the conflict. For Google, my account is f - a - e - w - e - n - a t - g . m . a . i . l . c . o . m. Drop all the dashes and dots except the dot before com.

[Jacqueline]

Working fine for me. Thanks for this plugin!

Does anyone know how to get stats from the archive - I tried adding my tracking code to archive/index.php but nothing shows up in the site stats as coming from the archive...

I'm glad it is working for you! Did you put the code just above the < / head > code in archive?

I just checked at Google and they now say to put the code immediately before the closing body tag instead of the closing head tag. Not sure if that makes a difference, but whichever place you put it, try the other.

[Olney]

I'm using vbseo & it's not working for me I believe because vbseo changes the URLs...

[Jacqueline]

It seems that VB SEO is the key that is causing the problems. I don't know how it changes the URLs. If someone with VB SEO can give me access to look around, I'll see if I can find a way to make both work together.

[JulianD]

Installed! I'll have to wait till tomorrow and see how GA reports my new signups!

[the Sandman]

Question -

The instructions state:
*** Three Step Process (Use with no e-mail address verification) ***
Goal URL: http://www.example.com/funnel_register/member_added.html
Goal Name: Registration
Active Goal: On
http://www.example.com/funnel_register/signup.html
http://www.example.com/funnel_register/register_form.html
http://www.example.com/funnel_register/member_added.html

*** Four Step Process (Use with e-mail address verification) ***
Goal URL: http://www.example.com/funnel_register/activate_account.html
Goal Name: Registration
Active Goal: On
http://www.example.com/funnel_register/signup.html
http://www.example.com/funnel_register/register_form.html
http://www.example.com/funnel_register/member_added.html
http://www.example.com/funnel_register/activate_account.htmlDoes it matter what the COPPA settings are? I'm using the "Deny registration for users aged under 13 years" option so the first screen a guest sees when they hit the Register link is the "Enter Date of Birth" dialogue. Likewise if the "Enable COPPA registration system" is selected. However, if "Disable COPPA registration system" is selected, the "Enter Date of Birth" page is skipped. So wouldn't there be an extra step involved If COPPA is enabled or if registration is denied for users under 13?

[Jacqueline]

Question -

The instructions state:
Does it matter what the COPPA settings are? I'm using the "Deny registration for users aged under 13 years" option so the first screen a guest sees when they hit the Register link is the "Enter Date of Birth" dialogue. Likewise if the "Enable COPPA registration system" is selected. However, if "Disable COPPA registration system" is selected, the "Enter Date of Birth" page is skipped. So wouldn't there be an extra step involved If COPPA is enabled or if registration is denied for users under 13?

Hi, Sandman.
Yes, coppa can require an extra step. There is a hook for the coppa form in the registration system. I currently have that hook there but disabled. I need someone using Coppa to test it, but have not had anyone with coppa turned on to test it yet.

It sounds like yours is different, though, having the first registration page be the date of birth. I will go take a look at adding this in.

[the Sandman]

Good deal. :) I'll be happy to try it out for you and let you know how it works.

Thanks for the lightning quick reply!

[Jacqueline]

Thanks, Sandman. I believe the updated version will work fine for your settings. Check the install.txt and look for the line you'll need to add at Google. I believe you can just import the product on top of the current one. Let me know if you have any trouble with it.

[the Sandman]

OK, I've updated the plugin and made the changes to my Google Analytic goal tracker. I'll let you know how it works when my stats update.

Small error in the installation text wording - the COPPA instructions have 5 or 6 steps, not 4 or 5. ;)

[the Sandman]

Another question -

Are you sure that the last step we enter in the "Define Funnel" section should be the same as our goal entered in the step above that? The goal URL is already listed at the bottom of the funnel in the Define Funnel section. :ermm:

[kall]

Hi, Sandman.
Yes, coppa can require an extra step. There is a hook for the coppa form in the registration system. I currently have that hook there but disabled. I need someone using Coppa to test it, but have not had anyone with coppa turned on to test it yet.

It sounds like yours is different, though, having the first registration page be the date of birth. I will go take a look at adding this in.

Ah-ha! So that would explain why this never worked for me! :)

[Jacqueline]

OK, I've updated the plugin and made the changes to my Google Analytic goal tracker. I'll let you know how it works when my stats update.

Small error in the installation text wording - the COPPA instructions have 5 or 6 steps, not 4 or 5. ;)

Thanks. I'll fix that after I hear back from you. I hope the update went well.

Another question -

Are you sure that the last step we enter in the "Define Funnel" section should be the same as our goal entered in the step above that? The goal URL is already listed at the bottom of the funnel in the Define Funnel section. :ermm:

Sandman, Yes, it is needed in both places for full info.
The goal URL and the funnel are actually two different things. The goal URL is used for your goal conversion stats and is required. The funnel is optional and lets you see how many come into the funnel, where they leave from the funnel, and where they go to when they leave. If you do not have the goal URL in your funnel, you will not see how many made it to the end in your report.


Quote:
Originally Posted by Elleth Faewen
Hi, Sandman.
Yes, coppa can require an extra step. There is a hook for the coppa form in the registration system. I currently have that hook there but disabled. I need someone using Coppa to test it, but have not had anyone with coppa turned on to test it yet.

It sounds like yours is different, though, having the first registration page be the date of birth. I will go take a look at adding this in.



Ah-ha! So that would explain why this never worked for me! :)
Actually, you should still see results with this regardless of your COPPA setting. The main difference being you miss an entry page in your funnel. The rest should still show up.
I am afraid that it is VB SEO. I did some checking at their forum to see if I could tell what might be happening. VB SEO is actually rewriting the URLs, so that could easily be causing the problem. Google is also looking for a URL rewrite, and either it is getting confused between the two, or perhaps the .htaccess changes for VB SEO is preventing Google's script from running.
I also saw that VB SEO has an option to turn on the basic google script for each page. That could conflict if you followed step #2 of the instructions, which is basically doing the same thing.
2. Add your Google Analytics code to the end of your head include template.
Replace the X's with the proper code for your account. "UA-xxxxxx-x"; To get your full code,
sign in to your Google Analytics account and click on "Check Status" for your domain.
Example screenshot: http://www.webadzone.com/images/headincludescript.gif


That's what I've found so far. Check your VB SEO settings and see if you turned on Google Analytics code. If you did, then remove the entry from #2 of my instructions and see if that makes a difference.

[the Sandman]

The upgrade went fine. :)

Thanks for the clarification regarding the final step in the funnel being the same as the goal.

One problem though - it keeps showing that the number of members who get to the second to last step, the member added step (Awaiting Email Activation) is equal to the number who make it to the final step (and goal) - activation. This is not the case.

[Jacqueline]

Another question -

Are you sure that the last step we enter in the "Define Funnel" section should be the same as our goal entered in the step above that? The goal URL is already listed at the bottom of the funnel in the Define Funnel section. :ermm:

I just reread your question and see what you are talking about, the goal URL below the 10 steps. I put it in there based on Google's instructions, which are a little vague. It may work without the goal URL in the steps. If you try it, let me know how it works for you.

Here's the pertinent step from Google:
Continue entering goal steps until your funnel has been completely defined. You may enter up to 10 steps, or as few as a single step

It depends on what they mean by 'completely defined'

[the Sandman]

I just reread your question and see what you are talking about, the goal URL below the 10 steps. I put it in there based on Google's instructions, which are a little vague. It may work without the goal URL in the steps. If you try it, let me know how it works for you.

Here's the pertinent step from Google:
Continue entering goal steps until your funnel has been completely defined. You may enter up to 10 steps, or as few as a single step

It depends on what they mean by 'completely defined'LOL - I've tried both ways several times and it appears that you should not add the goal URL to the funnel definition - just let GA add it automatically.

I think that you might have put in one too many steps - I think the Register Form step might be redundant and cause the rest of the funnel to be off. I'm testing that now - unfortunately I have to wait for the stats to update and I'm not particularly patient...

[Jacqueline]

The upgrade went fine. :)

Thanks for the clarification regarding the final step in the funnel being the same as the goal.

One problem though - it keeps showing that the number of members who get to the second to last step, the member added step (Awaiting Email Activation) is equal to the number who make it to the final step (and goal) - activation. This is not the case.

Final Account Activation and Registration are the same on mine, but not Awaiting Email Activation. It looks like you are correct about not needing the last step. I will test on mine and update as soon as I have results.

Thanks for spotting it!

[Jacqueline]

LOL - I've tried both ways several times and it appears that you should not add the goal URL to the funnel definition - just let GA add it automatically.

I think that you might have put in one too many steps - I think the Register Form step might be redundant and cause the rest of the funnel to be off. I'm testing that now - unfortunately I have to wait for the stats to update and I'm not particularly patient...

I think you're right, and since I won't have much time tomorrow, I went ahead and created a new version with new instructions. Download it and re-install the plugin as I made a minor change to remove some unneeded code. The instructions have been changed to remove the last step on all permutations.

[the Sandman]

Still having the same issue:

Check DOB...........68
Sign UP...............53
Register Form.......44
Member Added.....18
Activation...........18

I believe that the Member Added step is showing Activations, because there are no Abandonment points listed for that step. So, there's an offset by one, but I'm not sure where.

[the Sandman]

All of my numbers are dropping - I don't think the plugin is working anymore... :(

[thebassman]

Still seems pretty accurate for me...?

[Jacqueline]

Sandman, doublecheck your code. Perhaps there is a typo somewhere? I have been running the last week with the update and it has fixed the double entry. I show for my funnel:

Initial TOS: 100%
Username: 90.48%
Send Activation Email: 77.78%
Registration: 33.33%

As a side note, I have another site I just launched but am using Subdreamer. It is using a .htaccess file to rewrite the URLs the same way VB SEO does, and it is also showing no stats. Looks like the URL rewrite is definately conflicting with Google's rewrite.

[the Sandman]

I did find one small error in one of my step URL's which I corrected. I also reinstalled the product. I'll let you know how it goes.

BTW, the stats for my site seem to be lagging for the last couple of days - my last full day of results is Thursday. Anyone else seeing this?

[Jacqueline]

Yes. When I looked this morning, my stats for Saturday were 0 on all four of my sites I have in Analytics. The update must be slow today.

[BlackHawk1994]

heheh, here I am almost two months later and I still haven't managed to get this to work. I've got some quick register mod installed which means registration is a one step process, so I've just been using ..../member_added.html without any of the funnel steps, but nothing shows up.

[cgchris99]

Does this work with 3.5.4?

I installed the xml in the "manage products" but it didn't seem to change the registration process at all. I clicked to register and it still came up register.php

My site is www.domain.com/forums if that matters.

[Jacqueline]

It should work with 3.5.4 no problem. You won't see the URL itself change, so register.php is correct. I tried following your link to look at your forum, but it brought up a 404.

[Jacqueline]

heheh, here I am almost two months later and I still haven't managed to get this to work. I've got some quick register mod installed which means registration is a one step process, so I've just been using ..../member_added.html (http://..../member_added.html) without any of the funnel steps, but nothing shows up.

That makes sense. With your quick register mod, you need to track the path the mod takes. This is setup to track the standard vBulletin path.

[cgchris99]

I'm confused, if the URL doesn't change the way register works, how in the world does the analytics goals know what is happening?

[Jacqueline]

The path is defined inside the urchin code that is being put in by the plugin. It doesn't change the actual URL; it is more of a pseudo URL.
Here's the link at Google that explains what is happening in detail.

http://adwords.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=27288&topic=8152

[cgchris99]

Thanks for the information. I'll re-install the plugin this weekend.
And try to get the goal funnels filled in.

[Jacqueline]

Hi, cgchris99. Just checking back to make sure the install went well for you over the weekend.

[sportsoutlaw]

I have the code at the very top of my headerinclude as per instructions at vb.com. Will this effect how this plugin works?

[Jacqueline]

What code do you mean by 'the code?'

If you mean your basic google analytics code, then it doesn't matter where you put it as long as google picks it up. My instructions including putting it where Google originally recommended, just before the /header. Now Google recommends putting the code just before the /body.

Here's the link and pertinent text from Google's website:
http://adwords.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=27323&hl=en


The code contained in the text box on the Tracking Status page must be copied and pasted into all of the web pages you will be tracking. It should be added immediately before the </body> tag, and can be added by hand or through the use of templates or includes, if available.

[cgchris99]

Sorry I haven't been back recently. I re-uploaded the plugin

I also edited the goals to be
www.(mydomain).com/forums/funnel_register......

Now we will wait and see if we get any conversions.

The part I don't understand is how it will look for a directory called /funnel_register when it doesn't exist.

[cgchris99]

After changing the plugin to include /forums/funnel.....

I got it working perfectly. Probably could have left it alone and just modified the settings in google but 6 of one half a dozen the other.

Thanks for a great plugin.

[Nick0r]

For some reason the goals aren't working for me in Urchin, they're clearly setup but reporting 0 in analytics.

This is what the goal looks like:

Goal Name URL Active Goal Settings
G1 Registration http://www.cardschat.com/funnel_register/member_added.html On Edit

[Nick0r]

Any ideas?

Could it be because I put my analytics tracking code in the footer of the page rather than in headinclude?

[aus_dave]

I can't get this working either - my tracking code is also in the footer.

I have tried a few different combinations of paths in the settings and the plugin but still no luck.

How quickly are conversion goals updated in analytics? I give it a few days before making another change so it's a slow process to troubleshoot.

[Jacqueline]

Nick0r and aus_dave,
Try putting it in the headinclude. In theory it should work from anywhere. The head include is where Google originally said to put it, just before the </head> tag. Now they say put it just before the </body> tag.
Nick0r, on your site, you have a ton of javascripts that show up when I look at the source on your first register. It is also possible that something is conflicting. Perhaps putting it in the head include will get it to run before something else that may conflict. The text itself looked correct, so I didn't see any typos. Also, can you list the exact URLs you gave to Google Analytics? For instance, the first one should be something to do with signup.html instead of member added.
aus_dave, yes, it can take a few days for google to start showing statistics, which does make it very slow to troubleshoot. If you want to post what's in your google setup, I'd be happy to take a look at it for you.

[akanevsky]

Did you do the "screenshots" with your camera and then scan them or something?

[Jacqueline]

No, I did them using a print screen while I had a bad video card, which put the lines in.

[Jacqueline]

I updated the screen shots. Those should look a bit better.

[akanevsky]

Yes, good job :)

[aus_dave]

Thanks for the advice Elleth. I moved the tracking code inside the headinclude and it worked fine. Not sure why this would be so - in theory it should work anywhere on the page.

Now I need to work out what all these goal conversion reports mean!

[Nick0r]

The problem with putting it in headinclude is that there are tons of custom pages of my sites that use custom mega tags etc and i avoid using $headinclude in those ones. It'll be too time consuming to go through and add them all manually.

In terms of the javascript, I haven't added anything there at all, I haven't even customised registration.

[Jacqueline]

Nick0r,
When I looked at the source that displays on your registration page, there was a lot of extra code, and I suspect some of that code is conflicting with Google. Try going to your registration page and viewing the source, then going to another bulletin site and viewing the source, and you will see what I mean.
If the headinclude doesn't work for you, then perhaps putting it in the header will work?

[FlyBoy73]

Is Google still offering this feature for free or do they have a waiting list?

[Jacqueline]

I believe their intent is for this to remain free. I know a lot of people recently got their invitations. Their page now says it takes a few weeks. Go here to sign up:
http://www.google.com/analytics/sign_up.html

[FlyBoy73]

Thanks for the link.

[Nick0r]

Nick0r,
When I looked at the source that displays on your registration page, there was a lot of extra code, and I suspect some of that code is conflicting with Google. Try going to your registration page and viewing the source, then going to another bulletin site and viewing the source, and you will see what I mean.
If the headinclude doesn't work for you, then perhaps putting it in the header will work?Tried in header but had no luck, still getting no reporting.

[Jacqueline]

Hi, Nick0r

I just looked over your site using the 'view source' from the browser, and the code looks correct. I also do not see any SEO rewrites that would cause problems. I do see that you have the script for rss feeds, which is different.

Just to verify what is not working: Are you getting statistics on everything from Google Analytics except the goal is not working, or are you getting no statistics at all from Google Analytics?

[Nick0r]

I'm getting stats, just not for that goal.

[Jacqueline]

That helps to track it down. As long as you are getting stats, then including the google code in your header is fine.

Next is to look at your registration goal. Can you send screenshots of your google goal setup, or else list the options and copy/paste what you have in them here?

[Jacqueline]

For those using VBSEO, they have created a way to use the google analytics goal. Here's a link to their how-to:
http://www.vbseo.com/f30/how-setting-up-vbseos-registration-funnel-google-analytics-6437/

[StarBuG]

I tried this produkt on my 3.6.2 forum but it did not work.

Registration is still called via register.php?do=register

I have no SEO installed.

StarBuG

[Jacqueline]

The registration URL in your address bar does not change. This is working fine for me still up through 3.6.4.

What does your Google Analytics show in your Goal and Funnel process?

[Jacqueline]

I have updated the XML file on this for 3.6x vBulletin. Here's the thread for the updated version.

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=140381

[Majidm]

Any way to track Paid Subscriptions?