Shack Analytics allows you to track and analyze visitors' traffic to and engagement with your Joomla site using Google Analytics. 

In this document, you will learn how to create a free Google Analytics account.

Step #1. Sign up for a free Gmail account

• Sign up for a free Gmail account with Google by visiting https://accounts.google.com:

• Once you finished creating your Google account, stay logged into it.

Step #2. Sign up for a Google Analytics account

• Go to Google Analytics sign up page and click the Sign Up button:

You will be taken to the Analytics - New Account screen. Enter your account details:

1. Account Name: Enter your Google Analytics account name.
2. Website Name: Enter your website name.
3. Website URL: Enter your website URL.
4. Industry Category: Select an industry category relevant to your website profile.
5. Reporting Time Zone: Select a time zone in which your site operates.

Scroll down the page and click the Get Tracking ID blue button:

• You will see the "Google Analytics Terms of Service Agreement" box. Check the two boxes to agree with the main and additional terms of service and click the I Accept button:

• You will be taken to your Google Analytics account administrative screen.