EP03: Can you hear the sound of Analytics, GTM and GA? - With Fred Pike
Feb 22, 2024
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Discover the differences between GA4 and Universal Analytics, challenges faced in transitioning, and the importance of specialists in analytics. Learn about best practices in implementing GTM and GA4, linking data with BigQuery, and integrating AI like chat GPT for analytics platforms.
Early adoption of GA4 for efficient event tracking despite interface challenges.
Integration of BigQuery with GA4 for extended data retention and enhanced data utilization.
Deep dives
Comparison between Google Analytics Universal and GA4
The podcast delves into the switch from Google Analytics Universal to GA4. The guest, Fred Pike, expresses his early adoption of GA4 due to its event model, which he finds efficient for tracking user interactions. While acknowledging the familiarity of Universal Analytics, he appreciates GA4's approach to measuring user interactions despite its interface challenges. The conversation highlights the adjustments needed transitioning from Universal Analytics to GA4 and the reasons behind user reluctance to embrace the switch.
Utilizing BigQuery for GA4 Data
The discussion explores the integration of BigQuery with GA4 and its significance, particularly for extended data retention beyond GA4's standard limits. The guests discuss the benefits of linking GA4 data to BigQuery, citing the ease of implementation and the broad query capabilities. This integration is considered crucial for maximizing data utilization and providing insights for enhancing audience conversion and analysis.
Artificial Intelligence in Analytics and Fred Pike's Insights
The podcast addresses the role of artificial intelligence, highlighting its potential in streamlining daily tasks and decision-making processes in analytics. Fred Pike shares his experiences with AI tools like ChatGPT for writing SQL queries and refining presentations. He emphasizes the transformative impact of AI tools in enhancing work efficiency and data analysis. The conversation touches on the future prospects of AI integration with GA4, hinting at the untapped possibilities for leveraging AI in analytics for advanced insights and problem-solving.
Welcome to this new episode of the Data Never Lie podcast with Fred Pike.
In this episode, Fred guides us, as a skilled orchestra conductor : ), to discover frameworks and best practices to adopt in the world of analytics, especially on the Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics side.
I advise you not to miss even a minute of this episode and, if you want to learn more about Fred, you can find him at these links: