Two Analytics Code
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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
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I understand, but my point is, while replacing the outdated analytics code, with same UA Id, is this going to affect eCommerce tracking?
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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
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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?
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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Both codes are outdated (the first one seems to miss a part) - it's better to use the universal tracking code which looks like this: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
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