Workshop - Workshop: Add App Analytics (GA4 + Lovable)

What will I walk away with?

• ✅ A live Google Analytics setup tracking real users
• ✅ A Looker Studio dashboard you can share or reuse
• ✅ A way to measure actions like filter clicks or form starts

Why Analytics Matters for Founders

You can’t improve what you can’t measure. Without tracking:

❌ You’re guessing where people drop off ❌ You don’t know if changes help or hurt ❌ You can’t prove product traction to investors or teammates

With even basic analytics, you can:

✅ See what’s working ✅ Spot drop-offs or bounce points ✅ Prioritize with data—not hunches

Step-by-Step: Set Up GA4 with Lovable

🛠️ Step 1 – Create a GA4 Property

1. Go to analytics.google.com
2. Click "Admin" → "Create Property"
3. Name it after your app (e.g. "MyApp GA4")
4. Copy your Measurement ID (looks like G-XXXXXXX)

✏️ Step 2 – Add GA to Your App in Lovable

⚙️ Step 3 – Track Key Events

Want to go beyond pageviews? Track actions like:

• program_filter_applied
• program_clicked
• start_application_clicked

📊 Step 4 – Build a Dashboard with Looker Studio

1. Go to Looker Studio
2. Create a new report
3. Connect your GA4 property
4. Add:
   • Page views by URL
   • Event counts (e.g. program_clicked)
   • Engagement rate (inverted = bounce rate)
5. Save and share the dashboard with your team or client

🔐 Step 5 – Add GDPR-Compliant Consent Banner

✅ Summary: Your Fast, Free Analytics Stack

• GA4 Property (Free)
• Tracking tag + custom events (via Lovable)
• Looker Studio Dashboard
• GDPR consent banner

You now have visibility into what’s happening in your app—without hiring a dev.

Need help?

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