Captain Analytics Documentation
Captain Analytics is a super-simple plugin that allows you to easily add Google Analytics tracking to your WordPress site.
You can install it in a number of ways:
- By searching for the plugin in the Plugins section and installing through the WordPress Repository where it’s hosted.
- By uploading the .zip file through the WordPress Dashboard under Plugins > Add New > Upload.
- By uploading the directory manually by FTP into the
/wp-content/plugins/directory.
After installing the plugin you’ll need to activate it under the Plugins menu.
Settings
The Settings can be found under Settings > Captain Analytics and are extremely straight forward:
- Property ID (UA Code): You can find this after creating the property in Google Analytics. It is a short code that starts with UA. Google have some documentation on finding it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I create a UA Code?
By creating a new Tracking Property in Google Analytics.
Where can I find my UA Code?
You can read Google’s Documentation on this for further help, but it will be displayed after you create a property.
Where can I view my Analytics?
You’ll need to go to Google Analytics to do that!
Other Notes
Updates
Updates are served through WordPress automatically into your dashboard.
Changelog
Version 1.0 – 01/11/2012:
-Initial Release.