Which Version

Google Documentation

  • From control panel
    • Newest versiont
      • google analytics
        • If there is ~GA that means it's newer
    • Older Version
      • Google analytics older version
    • To change versions
      • Just add the "~GA" to the end of the account number and the new ga.js will be loaded - including the secure detection.
      • Update any custom calls within the site
        • PDF downloads
        • Flash triggers
      • Check logging immediately the next day to ensure the switch over didn't cause any problems
  • Google Documentation 
  • Benefits
    • The latest Event Tracking functionality: only available for the new tracking code
    • Syntax of new code easier to understand (especially E-commerce)
    • It is slightly faster.
    • Not interested in Event Tracking, upgrade not a big advance