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Using logical operators (AND / OR) in Google Analytics Goal Funnels
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When setting up a Funnel within Google Analytics, is it possible to use logical operators (e.g. OR, AND) in the first (required) step of the funnel? For example, suppose I want to track users who visit page1.html AND page2.html before proceeding to the destination goal.
I've entered two pages separated by the OR operator, and neither the "Verify this Goal" nor "Save" produces an error message - is it safe to assume that this is working as I intend?
Thanks in advance!
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Thanks, Peter. That's useful to know.
I ultimately found an easier solution. My situation is that I'm changing some URLs and I want to keep consistent tracking of my funnels/goals.
So if I changed a URL from say page1.htm to page2.htm, I was thinking I needed to define the associated funnel to be page1.htm OR page2.htm. However, I discovered that if I simply changed the funnel from the former to the latter, all of the historical data for page1.htm would be combined with new data collected for page2.htm. Thus, the logical operator wasn't necessary.
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Yes - but there is one thing that you should know. Once you enable RegEx ALL your parameters in funnel should be regexed.
https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/1116091?hl=en#matchTypes
"Match Types: Begins with, Equals to, & Regular Expression
There are three diferent match types that define how Analytics identifies a URL for either a goal or a funnel. The match type that you select for your goal URL also applies to the URLs in the funnel, if you create one." -
Trenton,
Thanks for the suggestion. I'm trying it your way and will test shortly!
Best,
Akira
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Hey Akira,
In the interest of a fast response, I have to admit I'm not 100% positive on this, that said I believe and my research (1, 2, 3) has supported the below response:
I do not believe that you can use logical operators to setup a step of the goal funnel, but you CAN use RegEx.
A simple RegEx to help here would be: (page1.html|page2.html). The () are just a grouping & the | is the OR operator.Hope that helps! Let me know if you have any issues on this. I would recommend testing your solution (make sure you haven't excluded the IP you're on) to ensure it's working properly. You should be able to see it ~2 hours after you complete the test.
Regards,
Trenton
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