Whenever I start a new WordPress blog, one of the first things I do is install Google Analytics so that I can monitor my stats. However, when I first started using WordPress, I found this task to be very confusing. So as my first of many WordPress tips, here is my guide for how to install google analytics.

Step 1 – Download the Semiologic Google Analytics Plugin. If you need other WordPress Plugins, here is a recent article listing places to find WordPress plugins.

Step 2 – Extract the Plugin Folder from the .zip File

Step 3 – Upload The Plugin to Your /WP-contents/plugins/ Folder

Step 4 – Activate the Plugin in Your WordPress Administration Panel

Step 5 – Login to Google Analytics at http://google.com/analytics

Step 6 – Add Your WordPress Blog to Google Analytics

Step 7 – Copy Code Snippet Generated By Google Analytics

Step 8 – Go Back To The WordPress Dashboard and Add Code Snippet to Options > Google Analytics

Step 9 – Go Back to http://google.com/analytics and Verify That It Has Found the Code

I hope that this has helped!!