Cursor Practice Project-17-Rapid Development of Social Media Image Tools with Cursor: A Comprehensive Guide from Concept to Launch (Part 5) — Analyzing Website Traffic with Google Analytics

Project Overview

Launching is just the beginning: How many visitors come, where do they come from, how long do they stay, and which pages are most popular? This guide walks you through integrating Google Analytics to drive data-driven iterations.

Estimated time: ~30 minutes (real-time data becomes available immediately after setup)

Cursor usage count: ≈ 1

Key outcomes: Real-time active users, popular pages, traffic sources, geographic and device data, and basic conversion events at a glance.

Demo

Live website: pixtoolkits.com

pixtoolkits.com

Prerequisites

Step-by-Step Guide

  • Navigate to Google Analytics, click "Settings" > "Create" > "Property"
    create property
  • Enter your domain name as the property name, then click "Next"
    create property
  • Select "Electronics & Web" and "Small Business (1-10 employees)"
    create property
  • Choose business objectives based on your needs
    create property
  • Select "Web" as the platform
    create property
  • Enter your domain under "Website URL," then click "Create & continue"
    create property
  • Wait for the tracking code (Measurement ID / gtag.js) to generate, then copy the provided snippet
    create property
  • Add the snippet to your website's <head> section manually or via Cursor, then deploy
    create property
  • After deployment, check the "Real-time" report in Google Analytics to confirm data collection
    view data

Tips:

  • If real-time data doesn't appear, verify the Measurement ID, deployment status, and ensure no browser extensions/privacy settings are blocking tracking. Data may take 1-5 minutes to display.
  • Place the tracking code in the global template's <head> to ensure all pages are tracked.

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