If your site traffic isn't showing up in Google Analytics, the issue could be related to several common misconfigurations or system limitations. Below are possible causes and their corresponding solutions.
Incorrect URL or View Settings
Possible Cause:
This often occurs with new users who haven't set up their URLs properly to allow correct detection and interaction via the traffic system.
As a result, although view points may be deducted, the visits are not captured or logged in Google Analytics due to misconfigured tracking settings.
How to Fix:
Ensure the following key guidelines are followed:
- For traffic from Google Search: Your link must appear in the **top 10** search results to be clickable. If not, add the domain name to your search term (e.g., iphone 13 ebay) to make it show up higher in results.
- For other traffic sources: The referring page must include a visible, clickable link to your website.
- View the detailed URL and Textlink setup guide here
After setting up the correct URL structure, you should download the Live Traffic tool or use the Live Traffic Viewer Chrome Extension to test your setup. Activate the URL only after verifying that it works, to avoid wasting points.
Conflicts with WordPress Plugins
Possible Cause:
Google Analytics requires its tracking script to load when the webpage does. Some WordPress plugins, particularly those that use lazy loading or defer JavaScript (e.g., Delay JS execution), prevent this script from loading immediately.
These plugins delay the loading of JavaScript until user interaction (scrolling, hovering, or clicking), which may block the Analytics script from loading and recording the visit.
How to Fix:
To resolve this, you can disable or reconfigure the problematic plugin. Specifically, disable options that delay JavaScript loading or exclude the Google Analytics script from deferred execution.
If you’ve tried these solutions and the problem persists, don’t hesitate to reach out for help.