dataLayer.push not working? Here are some reasons and solutions

The data layer is a key component within Google Tag Manager for collecting and managing website data. The dataLayer.push method is the standard way to send information into this layer, making it available for you or your developers to interact with it. However, is dataLayer.push not working on your end? This article will explore the […]
Julius Fedorovicius
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How to Build a GA4 Funnel with BigQuery and Looker Studio?

The funnel explorations in Google Analytics 4 enable you to analyze the completion and abandonment rates along a pre-defined user journey, which can help you identify bottlenecks in specific paths on your site. Identifying obstacles along these paths can help improve the user experience by pinpointing areas where users encounter difficulties. However, there are some […]
Julius Fedorovicius
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Track Spotify Player with Google Analytics 4 and Google Tag Manager

Even though GA4’s automatic tracking is more capable than the previous version (Universal Analytics), it still has its limitations. Especially if you have a niche situation, like wanting to track the usage of a Spotify player. With the help of a listener created by Tomás Foch Nalle, it’s actually pretty simple to do this. In […]
Julius Fedorovicius
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Google Analytics Not Working? Here are the solutions

It is one of the most frustrating moments for any marketer or analyst: you log in to your Google Analytics account, ready to check your data, only to find that it’s missing, incomplete, or just plain wrong. Seeing Google Analytics not working as expected can be alarming, leaving you to wonder where the problem is […]
Julius Fedorovicius
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How to Query Google Search Console Data in BigQuery?

Updated: June 11th, 2025 Google Search Console is one of the go-to tools for figuring out what content to create next. However, one major limitation is that the interface only displays the top 1,000 search queries, which can be quite restrictive when trying to get a comprehensive view of your site’s performance. One workaround is […]
Julius Fedorovicius
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Track Content Engagement using Google Analytics 4 Funnels

This article was written by Jude Nwachukwu, who was kind to share his tips with Analytics Mania’s readers There are several ways to measure content performance using Google Analytics, including utilizing Google Analytics (GA4) funnels for business and marketing insights. In this guide, I’ll walk you through a straightforward method to use funnels in Google Analytics to […]
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Microsoft Conversion Tag Still Running? Here’s the fix

You configure the Conversion Tag for Microsoft Ads, you think it should be firing correctly, but Google Tag Manager preview mode shows it’s “Still running”. Frustrating, I know. I’ve been there. This usually happens due to a subtle misunderstanding of how the Microsoft Advertising UET tag template works. In this post, I’ll walk you through […]
Julius Fedorovicius
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Still Running tags in Google Tag Manager: Here’s how to fix it

Updated: May 12th, 2025 Here’s a problem: you enable Google Tag Manager Preview and Debug mode and see that a certain (or maybe multiple) tags are displayed as “still running”. You refresh the page, but the problem still persists. Why are your tags in Google Tag Manager “Still running”? There are several reasons: You are using […]
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