Simple Google Analytics - Support

[shrimp-gumbo-mmmhhh]

Ok, got the new release uploaded and ready to go for this.

I uploaded it to the Zen Cart downloads section but if you can't wait for it to get activated there, then you can download it from my site by clicking here.

The newest version is now 1.2.2

This addresses the confirmed reports of a bug on Google's end which causes adopter's of the "ga.js" tracking code to receive incorrect reporting data specifically relating to ecommerce transactions and conversion rates.

What this new release does:

This new release has all the same features of the previous release (1.2.1 and 1.2.0) but in it I have added the ability for you to switch easily between the older "urchin.js" tracking code and the newer "ga.js" tracking code while Google corrects their error on their end with the newer "ga.js" code.

You do it by simply selecting a radio button from within the Admin.

NOTE TO UPGRADER'S OF PREVIOUS VERSIONS

If you already have version 1.2.0 or 1.2.1 of Simple Google Analytics installed, then you only have to do 2 things to get the new one working.

1) upload the file /includes/templates/your_template/google_analytics/google_analytics.php
to the proper location on your web server and overwrite the current file that is there.

2) Run the "upgrade" sql patch from within the Admin (copy and paste it into the space provided rather than uploading) that has the following name:
UPGRADE-FromVersion1-2-1_ONLY.sql


First Time NEW INSTALLS

If you have not installed any other previous versions of Simple Google Analytics, you should:

1) Read and follow the instructions found in the file named:
"README_FirstTimeINSTALLATION.txt"

2) From within your Zen CArt admin copy, paste, and run the sql patch from the file named "googleanalytics-INSTALL.sql".

You're all set.

Enjoy everyone!

Quick question... is the "ga.js" tracking code supposedly fixed or should we use the old code?

Shrimp-Gumbo

[StuntsMovie.com]

Hey Guys,

I installed Version 1.21 yesterday morning and set it up on www.xtreme-stunts.com . However till today I haven't received any data from google analytics even though it says "receiving data" on the google analytics page.

Now i just upgraded to version 1.22 and enabled the old java file.

Could that have been the problem? How long does it normally take to see data in my google analytics account?

Thanks a lot

Stntsmovie.com

[econcepts]

Hey Guys,

I installed Version 1.21 yesterday morning and set it up on www.xtreme-stunts.com . However till today I haven't received any data from google analytics even though it says "receiving data" on the google analytics page.

Now i just upgraded to version 1.22 and enabled the old java file.

Could that have been the problem? How long does it normally take to see data in my google analytics account?

Thanks a lot

Stntsmovie.com

If it says "receiving data" then it's now a waiting game. Typically within 24 hours you'll see data, but there have been reports of it taking quite longer (all on Google's end.)

[topaz44]

Econcepts - I have put in my forward slash and it still says tracking not installed. Any other ideas in what could be causing this not to work? Thanks.

[econcepts]

Econcepts - I have put in my forward slash and it still says tracking not installed. Any other ideas in what could be causing this not to work? Thanks.

How is this looking now after waiting for Google a bit?

Any luck yet?

Make sure you have the proper tracking code in place as well. The code is on the page (I can see it) so the only way Google will not be able to identify it is if the url you are telling Google to look for it at is incorrect or the tracking number used does not match up with the one Google has you set with.

Can you confirm the status of this?

[econcepts]

Quick question... is the "ga.js" tracking code supposedly fixed or should we use the old code?

Shrimp-Gumbo

As of this writing Google has NOT yet corrected the "ga.js" tracking code. They say a patch will be in place in the beginning of April, but I needed accurate stats to make the right decisions and I'm not holding my breath for them.

I have decided to keep using the older "urchin.js" tracking code as long as I can (or a least until it is confirmed that Google indeed has corrected the issues with the ga.js code.)