add-google-analytics-to-chirpy-github-page

Goal

Pretty simple and self explanatory, there’s a section on the _config.yml for Chirpy that allows you to add google analytics. I’ve never used Google Analytics before and I thought it would be neat get some insight from the page.

Google Analytics for Beginners

I found Google Analytics Training after I successfully implemented it, that’s how easy it is to setup.

Setup Analytics

Browse to the Sign-up, you’ll need a google account to get started. I just used my personal account.

After you login, there will be a prompt to add a site, type in your site information (URL) and it will return a id

Modify your _config.yml

You want to drop down to the Google Analytics section and add the id obtained above, copy the id and it add it to your _config.yml

google_analytics:
  id: # fill in your Google Analytics ID

Wait!

It takes a few days, but if you entered in the id correctly, when you check back in a day or two you start to see data.

It’s Working!

I originally shared the site with a few coworkers and friends (Late October 2023) when the site was up, but then I posted it to LinkedIN (Early December 2023) to gain a better reach.

I’m somewhat active on Social Media when the mood strikes, but it’s mostly to highlight a big event or the kiddos - sending memes pretty standard stuff. Check out this fresh screenshot as of (12/18/23)!

I’m not doing big numbers but it’s still cool. For example, the page with the least views - in hindsight I might have reached more eyes if I had the title more specific to the tech I used (Palo Alto). After writing this I’ll do just that and update the title for that post.