Two Analytics Code

[ShaunPhilips]

Hi Moz Community!

I've been working with a client’s website and found it has 2 analytics code with same ID. I need to understand which one is correct before removing anyone of them, below are the both scripts.

First one

Second one

Any help would be appreciated!

Regards,

S

[ShaunPhilips]

I understand, but my point is, while replacing the outdated analytics code, with same UA Id, is this going to affect eCommerce tracking?

[DirkC]

Hi,

For e-commerce tracking two options are available - you could use the "normal" e-commerce tracking or the enhanced e-commerce tracking. Enhanced e-commerce is the newest & most advanced way of tracking.

Both would require some additional coding - you can find how to implement them on the links above - or check these articles (Understanding enhanced e-commerce tracking & Implementing enhanced e-commerce tracking).

Hope this helps,

Dirk

[ShaunPhilips]

Thanks Dirk,

The code I am talking about is for E-commerce website, By changing the code, dose it effect on eCommerce tracking or Google tag manager?

[DirkC]

Hi,

Both codes are outdated (the first one seems to miss a part) - it's better to use the universal tracking code which looks like this:

This script should be put just before closing the head tag.

You can check the implementation with the Analytics Chrome plugin to see if everything is ok: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/page-analytics-by-google/fnbdnhhicmebfgdgglcdacdapkcihcoh

Rgds,

Dirk