Need help in Goal setup

[uditsh]

Hello ! I Need help in setup 'Duration Goal' in my GA account. Whenever i create a new goal in GA, i don't see any Goal Template to choose. Does anyone know what's wrong with my GA account? Thanks for your help !
P.S. - Goals setup are working fine with my GA account of other website.

[TonyBalon]

The usage of goal templates in Google Analytics (GA) depends on the industry category that you've set up for your account. If there isn't a template that aligns with your industry category, it is possible that you won't be able to see templates in the goal setup.

Here are the generic steps to help you setup a Duration Goal in Google Analytics:

Log into your Google Analytics account.

Click 'Admin' on the lower-left of the page.

In the 'Account' column, use the dropdown to select the account where you want to create the goal.

In the 'Property' column, use the dropdown to select the property where you want to create the goal.

In the 'View' column, click the 'Goals' link.

Click '+New Goal' to create a new goal.

In the 'Goal setup' section, select 'Custom', then click 'Next Step'.

In the 'Goal description' step, give your goal a name (e.g., 'Long Engagement'), select 'Duration', and then click 'Next Step'.

In the 'Goal details' step, specify the conditions for the Goal (e.g., 'Greater than', '5 minutes'), then click 'Save'.

If these steps do not solve the problem, or if you're still not seeing the goal templates, it might be an issue specific to this analytics account or website setup, and you might have to reach out to Google Support for further assistance.

Also, just for reference, Google changes interface and options from time to time, so the steps might appear slightly different based on the current version of Google Analytics (Universal Analytics vs GA4).


Here's a bit more detail.

Log into your Google Analytics account.

Navigate to 'https://analytics.google.com/analytics/web/' and sign in using your account credentials.
Click 'Admin' on the lower-left of the page.

This takes you to the admin console where you will see three columns: Account, Property, and View.
In the 'Account' column, use the dropdown menu to select the account where you want to create the goal.

If you only have one account, it'll be selected by default.
In the 'Property' column, use the dropdown menu to select the property/website where you want to create the goal.

Again, if you have only one property under this account, it'll be selected by default.
In the 'View' column, click the 'Goals' link.

This will open your existing Goals, if any.
Click the '+New Goal' button to create a new goal.

This opens the goal creation wizard.
In the 'Goal setup' section, select 'Custom' instead of 'Template', then click the 'Next Step' button.

'Template' is usually used when the preconfigured templates align with your goal setup, 'Custom' allows you to define your own.
In the 'Goal description' step, give your goal a name.

The name should be something that you can easily associate with the user activity that you're trying to track.
Select 'Duration' as the type, and then click the 'Next Step' button.

'Duration' goals track user sessions that lasted a specified amount of time or longer.
In the 'Goal details' step, specify the duration for the Goal.

For example, if you want to track all user sessions that last more than 5 minutes, you could enter 5 minutes here.
Set the 'Goal Value'.
This is optional. Use this if you want to assign a monetary amount to the conversion.
Click 'Save'.
Your new Duration Goal is now set up. You should start seeing data in your reports within 24 hours.


Additional tips and details about working with Google Analytics and in particular, considering the duration goal on Google Analytics:

1. Verify Your Goal:
After setting up a Duration Goal, it's important to make sure it's properly tracking what you want. Google Analytics provides a "Verify this Goal" feature, which checks happened in the past 7 days on your site/app matching your described conditions. If the conditions are met, it will provide the conversion rate from the past week.

2. Funnel Visualization:
When creating a duration goal, you can also create a 'Funnel' for your goal. This is where you can add several 'steps' that you expect a user to take towards the goal. This is very useful if there is a sequence of pages you expect the user to navigate through before the final goal. By using funnels, you can identify at what stage users are dropping off and then focus on improving that part of the journey.

3. Using Multiple Goals:
You're not limited to just one Goal in Google Analytics; you can create multiple Goals that track different Duration thresholds. For example, you could create Goals for more than 3 mins, more than 5 mins, and more than 10 mins.

4. Value of Goals:
Adding a 'value' to your Goals can give some extra insight, especially if you turn on 'Ecommerce' settings in Google Analytics. This can enable you to see which traffic sources are generating the most 'value' as defined by your goals.

5. Use Goals in Reports:
Once you set your goals, they will start showing in your reports. For example, in your Source/Medium report, you can show the conversion rate, goal completions, and goal value for each traffic source. This allows you to see which channels are more successful at achieving the specific goals you set up.

6. Custom Alerts Based On Goals:
In Google Analytics, you can create custom alerts. For instance, you can set an alert to send you an email whenever the number of conversions for a particular goal rises or drops significantly. This can help you react quickly to changes in user behavior.

7. Google Analytics 4 (GA4):
Please note, if you're using GA4, the setup might be different. GA4 uses a different concept where 'events' are central and there aren't traditional 'goals' as we have in Universal Analytics. Instead, you have 'Conversions' which are simply events that you flag as important.

Keep in mind, data collection and processing can take some time, so you might not see data immediately after the setup. It can typically take up to 24 hours for data to appear in your reports.

Finally, remember to continuously monitor and adjust your goals as needed– what worked 6 months ago may not be applicable today. Google Analytics is a very powerful tool, but like any tool, it's only as good as the person using it!

[smartscraper]

Try to set up events/goals using Google Tag Manager. 

[KomalBhatt]

Hey there! It sounds like there might be a small glitch in your Google Analytics settings for this particular website. Sometimes, the Goal Template might not show up due to certain account or website settings.

First off, ensure you have the necessary permissions or admin access to set up goals. Then, check if JavaScript or any ad blocker might be causing issues.

If everything seems fine and the problem persists, try clearing your browser cache or using a different browser. Sometimes, a simple refresh can do wonders!

If you're still facing trouble, reaching out to Google Analytics support or checking online forums for similar issues might provide specific troubleshooting steps tailored to your situation. Your other website's working goals indicate it's likely a setting or temporary glitch with this specific site. Keep at it, and you'll figure it out!