Wordpress and Google Analytics

[bluemanteam]

I was just wondering what wordpress file people add the google analytics code to? Header.php, foot.php, or does it matter?

[yogesh sarkar]

Once you log into the admin area, go to theme editor and there choose footer template to edit. Place the code in this file, at the bottom.

[cdpm]

yeah, it depend on the themes..but normally in footer.php..
paste it before the

</body>

[WebGeek182]

The easiest way is to use the Google Analytics for WordPress (http://www.joostdevalk.nl/wordpress/analytics/) plugin. Super easy.

[bluemanteam]

The easiest way is to use the Google Analytics for WordPress (http://www.joostdevalk.nl/wordpress/analytics/) plugin. Super easy.

Thanks for the suggestions. I was actually just planning on adding the code to the footer until I read your post.

Other then the additional tagging benefits, is there any other reason to use a plugin for this?

[walkere]

Other then the additional tagging benefits, is there any other reason to use a plugin for this?

If you change themes, you don't need to remember to add the code again. Not a big deal, but a minor convenience.

- Walkere

[Veej]

Everyone has covered the reasons pretty well here, but yes, there are advantages and if you'd like more information, check out this link (http://www.bloggertoblogger.com/index.php/topic,19.0.html).

[WebGeek182]

If you change themes, you don't need to remember to add the code again. Not a big deal, but a minor convenience.

- WalkereExactly what I was going to say.

[bluemanteam]

Thanks guys, I've just added the code manually for now but may switch to the plugin down the road.