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Choosing Between Google Analytics & Google Tag Manager

Written by Seanalee Greenough

On zingfit, you can choose either Google Analytics or Google Tag Manager for tracking customer journeys. If you are not familiar with the differences between these 2 options, the following information will help you decide.

Google Analytics

For a basic understanding of where your website visitors are coming from, which pages are the most popular, and overall website conversion rates, Google Analytics is sufficient.

Pros:

  • Free

  • Relatively easy to set up

Cons:

  • Does not track your logged-in customers individually

  • Not possible to track custom events

  • Difficult to build advanced data integrations

Google Tag Manager

If you or your staff have a more advanced understanding of marketing analytics, Google Tag Manager allows you to segment your data more effectively. It’s a better choice for larger, more complex businesses.

Pros:

  • Free

  • Offers the ability to track your logged-in customers individually

  • Includes customizable events and advanced data handling

Cons:

  • Relatively difficult to set up, if you have not used it before

  • Usually requires an on-staff or 3rd-party expert to maximize and maintain

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