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How to connect GA4 web analytics insights with looker studio – tutorial & templates?

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Looking to seamlessly integrate your Google Analytics 4 (GA4) data into Looker Studio for advanced analytics and reporting? Follow these steps to set up a smooth and efficient data connection:

Experience the agility of Looker Studio in combining real-time GA4 data for instant, data-driven decision-making.

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Add your Google Analytics 4 Source to Looker Studio (Optional if already connected)

If you haven’t already connected your GA4 Data Source to Looker Studio, you can do so by following these steps:

Step 1 – Go to https://datastudio.google.com/u/0/navigation/datasources.

Step 2 –  Create a new data source and select your GA4 account.

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Explanation: This step allows you to integrate your GA4 data into Looker Studio, making it available for further analysis and visualization.

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Copy the report and adding the data source

To work with your own data source, you’ll want to copy the existing report and attach your GA4 Web Analytics data source:

Step 1 –  Hover over the report header and click on the “three dots” (more options).

Step 2 –  Select “Make a Copy” to duplicate the report.

Step 3 –  Copy the report and add your own GA4 Data source.

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Explanation: This step creates a new report that you can customize and modify based on your specific GA4 Web Analytics data source. It allows you to build visualizations and insights based on your data.

Re-connect the Extract Data Set

After you have set up your report with the GA4 Web Analytics data source, you’ll need to re-connect the Extract Data Set to fetch the latest data:

Step 1 –  Click on “Resource” from the menu panel in Looker Studio.

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Step 2 –  Locate and edit the Extract Data – Overview.

Step 3 –  Select your GA4 Data Source from the list.

Step 4 –  Enable the “Auto-Update” button to ensure the data stays up-to-date.

Step 5 –  Save and extract the source.

Step 6 –  Repeat the steps for the remaining seven Extract Data sources.

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Explanation: Looker Studio allows you to create “Extract Data” sets, which are pre-aggregated datasets that improve query performance. By re-connecting the Extract Data Set with your GA4 Data Source, you ensure that your reports and visualizations are based on the latest data

Overall, these steps provide you with a way to build and customize a GA4 Web Analytics dashboard in Looker Studio using your Google Analytics 4 data source. It allows you to create insightful visualizations and reports that help you better understand your website’s performance and user behavior.

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