Is there a specific method to prevent Webflow from being included in Google Analytics 4 reports, even if excluding IP addresses does not work?
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To prevent Webflow from being included in Google Analytics 4 reports, even if excluding IP addresses does not work, you can take the following steps:
Create a custom dimension: In your Google Analytics 4 property, go to the Admin section and navigate to the "Data Streams" tab. Click on the relevant stream and select "Custom Definitions" > "Custom Dimensions". Create a new custom dimension and give it a name, such as "ExcludeWebflow".
Configure your tracking code: In your Webflow project, go to the Project Settings > Integrations > Google Analytics section. Select "Enable" to enable Google Analytics tracking. In the "Extra Analytics Settings" section, add the following code:
gtag('config', 'GA_MEASUREMENT_ID', { 'custom_map': { 'dimension1': 'exclude_webflow' } });Replace
GA_MEASUREMENT_IDwith your Google Analytics Measurement ID.Modify your Global Footer code: In your Webflow project, go to Project Settings > Custom Code > Footer Code. Add the following code at the very top:
<script> gtag('event', 'exclude_webflow', {'exclude_webflow': 1}); </script>Publish your Webflow project: Click the "Publish" button to make your changes live.
Exclude the custom dimension in GA4 reports: In your Google Analytics 4 property, go to the "Events" report under "Reports" and select "Exclusion Reporting" from the dropdown menu. Add a new exclusion and select the "ExcludeWebflow" custom dimension as the expression.
By following these steps, you can exclude Webflow activity from your Google Analytics 4 reports effectively.
Additional Questions:
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