As the number of digital shoppers rises, so too do the types of devices they use to browse and purchase. These different devices represent equally valuable points of access. It is not a trivial analytics challenge to deal with all these data streams and keep track of your unique. If you’re a multi-platform enterprise, this challenge only grows. This article provide an interesting perspective UA vs GA.
Additionally, GA4 incorporates machine learning to provide insights into user behavior and lifetime value. Overall, while UA is more established and widely used, GA4 offers a more modern and flexible approach to tracking user behavior and campaign performance.
Table of Contents
UA vs. GA4: User Metrics
The average number of connected devices per US household for online shopping is 6.8. That’s nearly 7 different devices from desktop computers, tablets, and smartphones for each family.
When switching from Universal Analytics to Google Analytics 4, it’s important to have a thorough understanding of what is changing when it comes to your user metrics.
Understanding this change will enable you to interpret your data as accurately as possible going forward.
New Video: User Metrics in GA4
In our new video, we explore how users are represented in UA, and answer: “how does this metric translate to GA4’s setup?”
UA vs. GA4: The Definitive eBook
Get the most out of GA4 – and then some.
Our comprehensive “Universal Analytics vs. Google Analytics 4” eBook will help you weigh the pros and cons of each software and provide you with a clear road map to transition to GA4 with ease.
Learn more about UA vs. GA4
- Universal Analytics vs. Google Analytics 4 | eBook
- How is GA4 different from UA?
- The Big Switch
- Universal Analytics 360 Sunset Pushed to 2024
- Universal Analytics vs Google Analytics 4: Account Structure
- UA vs. GA4: What GA4’s Engagement Rate is Telling You
- UA vs. GA4: Campaign Tracking
- UA vs. GA4: Report Landscape
- Migrating to GA4: UA to GA
