Should I use current GA code for redesigned website?

Discussion in 'Google Analytics' started by aamirmehta, Oct 21, 2010.

  1. #1
    Hi,

    Should we use the GA code on current website when we switch to our newly re-designed website, or should we get a new account/code for the updated site?

    Your suggestions needed!
     
    aamirmehta, Oct 21, 2010 IP
  2. tranduyninh

    tranduyninh Active Member

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    You can use current code to new website, there are nno risk and you will able to compare for the past if you want, don't move to another account or profile.
     
    tranduyninh, Oct 21, 2010 IP
  3. jmbinfo

    jmbinfo Well-Known Member

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    Most definitely keep the same GA code for each redesign otherwise you have no historical data to compare it to. If traffic goes down you know where to look. If traffic goes up you can point that out and give yourself a big pat on the back! :)
     
    jmbinfo, Oct 26, 2010 IP
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    atxsurf Peon

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    assuming you have taken the old version of the site down, you can reuse the old code. You can see the past performance in the GA history
     
    atxsurf, Oct 26, 2010 IP
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    Mystique Well-Known Member

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    If the new site sits on the same domain name, keep Google Analytics old code since that is the domain's background history.
     
    Mystique, Oct 26, 2010 IP
  6. madhav

    madhav Well-Known Member

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    yes you can use the same GA code for new redesigned site.

    All the best
     
    madhav, Oct 27, 2010 IP
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    I also think that you can use the same GA code for new redesigned site.
     
    gatsbylee, Oct 31, 2010 IP
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    You should change your tracking code only if you're switching domains.
     
    sawmynaden, Oct 31, 2010 IP