Why Track Revenue by Transaction ID in Google Analytics 4?
Tracking revenue by Transaction ID is crucial for maintaining accurate financial records and troubleshooting e-commerce issues. This analysis helps identify specific transactions, verify revenue accuracy, and investigate payment discrepancies. We'll show you how to create this essential report in Google Analytics 4 to monitor your e-commerce performance at the transaction level.Basic Report Structure
- Report Type: Free Form Exploration
- Primary Dimension: Transaction ID
- Metrics: Revenue, Items Purchased, Average Order Value
- Visualization: Data Table
- Time Range: Customizable based on analysis needs
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 Transaction ID, check the checkbox beside it and click Confirm
- Under the Metrics click the + button and search for Total Revenue, Items Purchased, and Average Order Value, check the checkboxes beside them and click Confirm
- Drag Transaction ID to the Rows section of your report
- Drag Total Revenue, Items Purchased, and Average Order Value to the Values section
- Click the Settings icon and set your desired date range
- Optional: Add a filter for specific Transaction IDs if needed
- Click Apply to generate your report
Important Dimensions and Metrics
- Transaction ID: Unique identifier for each purchase transaction
- Total Revenue: The total revenue generated from each transaction
- Items Purchased: Number of items in each transaction
- Average Order Value: Average amount spent per transaction
Actionable Insights
- Compare transaction values to identify your highest-value purchases and analyze patterns
- Investigate transactions with unusual revenue amounts for potential tracking issues
- Cross-reference transaction IDs with your payment processor to ensure accurate revenue tracking
- Use transaction patterns to identify potential fraud or duplicate transactions
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