just put the code in your header include and be done with it ..

I don't think it matters where you put the code as long as it is on the page being displayed. If it is in the footer then it is going to be on every page. Google does not just read the footer, it reads the content of the whole page. It does not matter where it gets put as long as it is on every page that gets displayed and the footer does that.

Is this info only viewable to admins? This Noob needs instructions, I don't know what to do with the file sorry, too new, lol:o

i don't remember who, but someone told me that the correct way is put the code in the footer ...

@parent: you need to register on google.com and get the code ... only who owns the google account can see the stats ...

So if I already have a registered email with google then I have an account I am assuming! Thanks so much!

Try this link, it should prompt you to set up an account (you can use yor existing gmail accounthttp://www.google.com/analytics/indexu.html

why not to just add the google analytics code to the footer?

footer is loaded on all pages of a forum, right ?

In step three is it supposed to be (</body>} placed in the field as instructed?

I did that but veiwing page source I do not see the code.

yes :)

Thanks poet, i will give er a shot............appreciate you taking the time to write this up for us.