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1. mkpoway
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #
   

   Hi all,

   I'm wondering which file I should paste my Google analytics code into. I've been pasting it into the Main Index Template (index.php), before the first <?php tag, but perhaps it should go somewhere else?

   Thanks!

2. baghtal
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #
   

   as long as it comes before the </head> line you should be okay...

   My suggestion would be to use a widget (my personal favorite is Google Analyticator... http://ronaldheft.com/code/analyticator/) it will be seamless and add a quick-view to your admin dashboard.

   In general using plugin's are a good way to go about getting the things you want done while you wrap your head around how to use PHP.

   good luck :)

3. esmi
   Theme Diva & Forum Moderator
   Posted 2 years ago #
   

   as long as it comes before the </head> line you should be okay...

   Huh? The analytics code is best placed in footer.php - just before the </body></html> tags.

4. baghtal
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #
   

   Oh I see. Because in the footer the site can begin to render before it's all loaded.

   Thanks :)

5. mkpoway
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #
   

   Thanks, got it!

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