2023 marks a big year for Google Analytics. Gone are all of the settings and reports we're used to from Universal Analytics, and GA4 is the way forward.
This is far from a re-brand from Google Analytics. GA4 really is a new beast and will take some getting used to for even the most seasoned marketers and analysts.
The changes range from cosmetic updates, to foundational definitions of long-used metrics. There are also more lofty, high-level and future-facing adjustments.
The foundation of the new Google Analytics is events. It’s crucial to get comfortable with how they’re set up and reported on in the GA4 interface.
View our easy-to-digest checklist of steps to take in to start using Google Analytics 4 effectively before the end of Universal Analytics in 2023.