Google Analytics (GA4)

Know exactly where your traffic comes from. We set up, configure and interpret GA4 so you can make smarter marketing decisions backed by accurate, actionable data.

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4.2k
▲ 18%
Sessions
6.8k
▲ 22%
Bounce
38%
▼ 4%
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Organic Search
2,140
Direct
980
Social
620
Referral
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Google Analytics 4

Your data should tell you what to do next

Most businesses have Google Analytics installed. Far fewer have it set up in a way that actually tells them what is working. Missing conversions, incorrect channel attribution, untracked events and misconfigured goals mean the data you are looking at may not reflect what is really happening on your site.

We set up, audit and configure GA4 so your data is accurate, complete and connected to the decisions that matter. That means knowing which channels drive real leads, which pages convert and where visitors are dropping off before they get in touch.

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GA4 setup and configuration We install and configure GA4 correctly from the start, including data streams, enhanced measurement, consent settings and cross-domain tracking where needed.
Conversion tracking Form submissions, phone clicks, purchases and every other action that matters to your business tracked accurately and attributed to the right channel.
Custom reporting and dashboards Clear reports built around the metrics that matter to your business, not the default GA4 views that require an analytics degree to interpret.
GA4 audits If GA4 is already installed, we audit your setup to identify tracking gaps, incorrect event configuration and attribution issues that are distorting your data.
What's included

What our GA4 service covers

From initial setup through to custom reporting, we handle every element of GA4 so your data works for your business rather than against it.

GA4 property setup New property creation, data stream configuration, enhanced measurement settings and correct connection to your website, whether it is built on WordPress, Shopify or a custom platform.
Google Tag Manager setup We use GTM to deploy GA4 tags cleanly, without cluttering your site's code. This makes future tracking changes faster and easier to manage without developer involvement.
Conversion and event tracking Every meaningful action tracked and marked as a conversion: form submissions, phone number clicks, email clicks, file downloads, purchases and any custom interactions specific to your site.
Channel attribution Correct UTM parameter strategy and channel grouping so you know whether leads are coming from organic search, paid, social, email or direct traffic, without the misattribution that plagues most GA4 installs.
Google Search Console integration We connect GA4 to Search Console so you can see organic search performance, landing page data and keyword impressions alongside your broader traffic and conversion data.
Consent mode configuration Correct implementation of Google Consent Mode v2 so your analytics remains compliant with UK GDPR while minimising data loss from users who decline cookies.
Custom reports and explorations We build the reports that answer your actual business questions: which pages convert, where visitors drop off, which channels bring the best quality traffic and how performance trends over time.
GA4 audits If GA4 is already running, we audit your entire setup to identify missing conversions, duplicate events, data sampling issues and attribution problems that are giving you a misleading picture.
Common problems

What we find in most GA4 installs

The majority of GA4 setups we audit have at least one of these issues. Each one means you are making decisions based on data that does not reflect reality.

Conversions not tracked at all

Form submissions, phone clicks and other lead actions are not set up as conversion events, so GA4 has no record of which sessions resulted in actual enquiries.

Traffic misattributed to Direct

Without proper UTM parameters and referral exclusions, traffic from email campaigns, social media and paid channels often appears as Direct, making attribution meaningless.

Duplicate event firing

GA4 tags deployed via both the website code and Google Tag Manager at the same time, causing every event and conversion to fire twice and inflating all reported numbers.

Internal traffic inflating sessions

Visits from your own team and the development agency are counted in the data, inflating session numbers and distorting conversion rates and engagement metrics.

Consent mode not configured

Without Consent Mode v2, you lose all data from users who decline cookies. A correctly configured consent setup uses modelling to recover significant amounts of that lost traffic data.

No meaningful reports

The default GA4 interface is complex and often disorienting. Without custom explorations and reports built around your business questions, the data sits unused and decisions get made on instinct instead.

How it works

From messy data to clear decisions

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Discovery and requirements

We start by understanding what your business needs to measure. What counts as a lead, which channels matter, what questions you need your data to answer and what is already in place.

02

Audit or setup

If GA4 is already installed, we audit every element of your configuration. If starting fresh, we set up the property, data streams, consent mode and Google Tag Manager from scratch.

03

Conversion and event tracking

Every meaningful action on your site is set up as a tracked event and correctly marked as a conversion. We verify each one is firing accurately before signing off.

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Reporting and handover

We build the custom reports and explorations that answer your specific business questions, then walk you through the setup so you can use the data with confidence going forward.

GA4 and SEO

Better data makes your SEO work harder

GA4 and SEO are not separate disciplines. The data GA4 provides is what tells you whether your SEO investment is actually generating leads, not just traffic.

Without accurate conversion tracking, you cannot tell whether the organic traffic you are generating is producing real business outcomes. You might be ranking well for the wrong keywords, or getting traffic that bounces without enquiring. GA4 tells you which pages convert and which do not.

When we work on both GA4 and SEO together, every decision we make is backed by data that actually reflects what is happening on your site. We can see which organic landing pages drive leads, which content is underperforming and where to focus next.

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Know which keywords drive real leads Search Console integration shows you which organic queries lead to conversions, not just clicks, so SEO strategy focuses on the terms that actually matter to your business.
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Identify your best-converting pages See which landing pages from organic search generate the most enquiries and replicate what is working across the rest of the site.
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Spot where visitors drop off Funnel analysis shows you where organic visitors abandon the journey before getting in touch, so CRO and content improvements are targeted at the right pages.
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Measure SEO ROI properly When conversions are tracked accurately and attributed correctly, you can calculate the real return on your SEO investment rather than relying on rankings as a proxy for success.
FAQs

Google Analytics questions, answered

Do I need GA4 if I already have Universal Analytics?
Universal Analytics was permanently shut down in July 2024. If you are still looking at UA data, you are looking at historical data only. GA4 is now the only active version of Google Analytics and all new tracking must be set up in GA4.
Can you set up GA4 on any website platform?
Yes. We set up GA4 on sites built on WordPress, Shopify, Wix, Squarespace, Webflow and custom-built platforms. The implementation approach varies by platform but the outcome is the same: accurate, complete tracking across your site.
What is Google Tag Manager and do I need it?
Google Tag Manager is a tag management system that lets us deploy and manage tracking scripts on your site without editing the underlying code directly. It makes implementation cleaner, reduces the risk of tracking errors and makes future changes much faster. We recommend using GTM for almost all GA4 implementations.
Will GA4 slow down my website?
When implemented correctly, GA4 has a negligible impact on page speed. We load scripts asynchronously and follow best practices for tag implementation to ensure your Core Web Vitals are not affected.
Is GA4 compliant with UK GDPR?
GA4 can be configured to be compliant with UK GDPR when set up correctly. This includes proper Consent Mode v2 implementation, data retention settings, IP anonymisation and user deletion tools. We handle all of this as part of our setup.
How long does a GA4 setup take?
A standard GA4 setup including conversion tracking, GTM configuration and custom reporting typically takes 3 to 5 working days. More complex setups involving e-commerce tracking, cross-domain tracking or multiple data streams may take longer.

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