The hosts discuss setting up GA4 properly and recommend the Upflip Podcast. They explore the importance of audiences and AI for performance max campaigns. The challenges and customization options of working with reports and collections in GA4 are discussed. The transition to GA4, legal issues, and the importance of effective AI utilization are highlighted. Benefits of GA4, exploration tips, and additional resources are mentioned.
Properly configuring conversion events in GA4 is crucial for optimizing performance max campaigns and improving bidding strategies.
GA4 offers powerful customization options for reports, including the ability to edit standard reports, apply filters, and create custom reports using the explore feature.
Deep dives
Understanding the importance of GA4 setup for proper Google ads performance
To ensure optimal performance of Google ads, it is crucial to have GA4 set up correctly. GA4's performance max feature relies on conversion events set up in GA4 to optimize its bidding strategy. By properly configuring conversion events, GA4 maximizes its machine learning capabilities and makes smarter decisions. Additionally, GA4 allows for the creation of custom audiences, which can significantly accelerate the machine learning process for performance max campaigns. These audience signals provide valuable data to the algorithm, enabling it to learn more quickly and deliver better results. It is essential to have GA4 set up properly to provide the necessary data for performance optimization and audience targeting.
Customizing reports and utilizing explore in GA4
GA4 offers powerful customization options for reports. Users can edit standard reports, add filters, and include secondary dimensions to gain more insights. However, it's important to note that not all reports in GA4 are clickable, hampering drill-down capabilities. To isolate specific data points, users can utilize the search function and apply filters. Additionally, GA4 provides the ability to create custom reports using the explore feature. While the templates may not be immediately clear or helpful, taking the time to experiment with them can uncover valuable insights. Users should also be cautious when editing reports and ensure they save them under new names to avoid permanently altering standard reports.
Navigating GA4's library and utilizing collections
GA4's library feature allows users to organize and manage their reports effectively. Custom reports can be saved and grouped in collections, which act as menu options. Users can edit collections and select which reports to include, enabling them to customize their menu options to display the most relevant reports. It is important to note that GA4's library also includes published and unpublished options, providing control over which reports are live. Having a clear naming convention and regularly checking the library can help maintain organized and accessible reports. Additionally, exploring GA4's explore feature can provide valuable insights into user journeys and conversion paths, especially when focusing on specific events or endpoints. Taking advantage of these features can enhance the effectiveness of GA4 as a data analysis tool.
In this episode of the Digital Marketing Podcast, we start off with a podcast recommendation for you, the Upflip Podcast. The Upflip podcast is stories, directly from the business founder, of how they grew their business. We've found it really inspiring - it explores all sorts of business ideas but is brutally honest and there are some great human stories. Make sure to check it out. The team then discuss GA4 and its customisation features, including performance max campaigns, standard reports, editing standard reports and using the 'explore' section. We have are also running a coming up on 22nd November for those who are still getting to grips with the new platform. Show notes: Have feedback on the show? We really would love to hear from you. , tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you are really enjoying the show, please
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