Why is my Google Analytics Site Search Overview blank?
Google Analytics is one of the most important tools if you
have a website. You can analyze your web traffic and easily make changes
depending on the data presented on it.
One of Google Analytics feature that I always check is the
site search overview. Why? Because it gives me ideas on what topic I should
right next on my website. I installed Google site search on my blog not just to
add additional income from Google Adsense but to know what my readers are
searching as well. If they’re searching from it on my site, it means that they
are interested in that topic.
Where can I see the
searched terms or keywords on Google Analytics?
In Google Analytics, go to Standard Reporting. On the left sid e click on Content, then Site Search
> Overview.
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But what if your Google Analytics site search is blank just
like in the screenshot above? It means that Site Search tracking is disabled on
your GA account. I first noticed this when I switched to the new version. I don’t
know if it is because of that or I just noticed it after switching or it is
just a coincidence. If this happens to you, follow the instructions below.
How to enable Site
Search tracking
On the upper right hand side of GA (Google Analytics) click
the Gear icon. This is the settings button.
Click on Profile
Settings
Go to the bottom of the page (Site Search Settings) and choose Do Track Site Search.
On Query parameter type q
Then click on Apply.
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