Google Analytics Registration Goal Plugin

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

[BamaStangGuy]

Originally Posted by kall

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]

Originally Posted by 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...

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.html

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?

[Jacqueline]

Originally Posted by the Sandman

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.