How to Create a
Google Tag Manager Account
Configuring your Gtag ( Google Tag Manager ) account for the first time is an essential step in gaining valuable insights into your website’s performance and user behavior. Gtag is a powerful tool provided by Google that enables you to track and analyze various aspects of your website, such as user interactions, conversions, and more. Whether you’re a business owner, a marketer, or a website administrator, setting up your Gtag account is a fundamental process that lays the foundation for data-driven decision-making and optimizing your online presence.
In this guide, we will walk you through the process of configuring your Gtag account for the very first time. We’ll cover the necessary steps to set up your account, implement the GTag tracking code on your website, and start collecting valuable data. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to harness the power of GTag to enhance your website’s performance, improve user experience, and achieve your online goals. So, let’s dive in and get started with the world of GTag configuration!
Step 1: Creating a Google Tag Manager Account
Before using GTM on your website, let’s create a Google Tag Manager account. If you don’t know on how to create a new account don’t worry we will be covering every step in detail, head over to Google Tag Manager‘s website and follow these steps:
Select the Create Account Option in the Top Right Corner of the Screenshot.
Once you select the Create Account option then you will see Account setup Option.
Enter the Details for Creating a GTM Account.
Account Name: You can give any name to Identify your GTM Account
Country: Select the country which ever is apt for your Company or Website
Step 2: Container Setup
Container Setup: Enter the URL of the Website as shown in the Example, You can either start with www or just the Domain Name will be fine
Target Platform: Select the required Target Platform, In these case we are selecting Web as we need to install GTM on a website and Select Create Option.
Once you click on the create Option there will be a Pop Windows which you need to agree the terms and service agreement for using GTM on your website. When you agree the service agreement you will then redirected to another section where you will be able see the few boxed codes on how to install GTAG Manager in your Website.
The instructions on how to install the GTM on your website is explained in the above screen shot. This is how you create a Google Tag Manager Account in order to user a GTM Tag in your Website.