The EASIEST Way to Add Google Analytics to Next.js
If you are looking to track your Next.js application's traffic but are unsure of the best way to integrate Google Analytics, this video is for you. I will walk you through the cleanest and most efficient method to set up Google Analytics in your Next.js website using the official @next/third-parties plugin.
Since Next.js handles routing and rendering differently than traditional websites, implementing analytics requires a specific approach. This tutorial covers the entire process, from configuring your Measurement ID in the root layout to effectively tracking custom user interactions, such as button clicks, using sendGAEvent within client-side components.
Commands used in this tutorial:
npm install @next/third-parties@latest next@latest
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