Understanding Revenue by Item Variant in Google Analytics 4
For e-commerce businesses offering products with multiple variants (like sizes, colors, or styles), tracking revenue by item variant is crucial for inventory management and merchandising decisions. We'll show you how to create a detailed report in Google Analytics 4 that breaks down your revenue by specific product variants, helping you identify your best-performing product variations.Basic Report Structure
- Report Type: Free Form Exploration
- Primary Dimension: Item Variant
- Secondary Dimensions: Item Name, Item ID
- Key Metrics: Total Revenue, Items Purchased, Average Purchase Price
- Visualization: Table format with optional bar chart
Steps to Create the Report
- Open GA4 and navigate to Explore section
- Click the Blank template to start a new exploration
- Under the Dimensions click the + button and search for Item Variant, Item Name, and Item ID, check the checkbox beside them and click Confirm
- Under the Metrics click the + button and search for Total Revenue, Items Purchased, and Average Purchase Price, check the checkbox beside them and click Confirm
- Drag Item Variant to the Rows section of your report
- Drag Item Name and Item ID as secondary dimensions to the Rows section
- Drag Total Revenue, Items Purchased, and Average Purchase Price to the Values section
- Add a filter to exclude "(not set)" values from Item Variant
- Set your desired date range in the report settings
- Optional: Add a bar chart visualization by clicking the "+" tab and selecting "Bar chart"
Important Dimensions and Metrics
- Item Variant: Shows specific variations of products (e.g., sizes, colors)
- Item Name: Identifies the product associated with each variant
- Item ID: Provides unique identifier for accurate tracking
- Total Revenue: Shows total sales value for each variant
- Items Purchased: Indicates quantity sold for each variant
- Average Purchase Price: Helps identify pricing patterns across variants
Actionable Insights
- Identify top-performing variants to optimize inventory purchasing and storage
- Spot underperforming variants that might need promotional attention or discontinuation
- Use variant performance data to inform future product development decisions
- Adjust pricing strategies based on variant popularity and revenue generation
- Optimize website merchandising to highlight best-selling variants
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