How to Add a New Site to Yandex Metrica
- Sotirios Seridis
- Apr 1
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 6
Are you looking to gain deeper insights into your website's performance? Yandex Metrica might just be the tool you need. As a powerful and free web analytics service, it offers a wealth of data to help you understand your site's traffic and user behavior. But before you can start reaping these benefits, you need to know how to add your site to Yandex Metrica. This quick and easy guide will show you exactly how to add a new site to Yandex Metrica!
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How to Add a New Site to Yandex Metrica:
Access Yandex Metrica
Click on Add tag
Enter a Tag name (your site's name)
Enter your website's URL without https:// or www (for example: mysite.com)
Select your preferred time zone
Disable Automatic goals
Enable Session Replay, scroll map, form analysis
Accept terms of use and click on Create tag
How to Install the Yandex Metrica Tag:
After the tag is created, you can install the tag in 3 ways:
Option 1: Use Google Tag Manager (Recommended)
Copy the code snippet
Navigate to your Google Tag Manager
Create a new tag by clicking on Add a new tag
Name the tag Yandex Metrica
Under Tag Configuration, select Custom HTML
Paste the code snippet
Under Triggering, select All Pages
Save the tag
Publish the container
Option 2: Paste the code directly in your website's source code
Option 3: Integrate directly (depending on the technology you are using)
Frequently Asked Questions on Adding a New Site to Yandex Metrica
Do I need a Yandex account to add a site to Yandex Metrica?
Yes, you need an active Yandex account. If you don’t have one, you can register for free on the Yandex website.
Do I need to verify my website ownership to Yandex Metrica?
No, Yandex Metrica doesn't require website ownership verification. You only need to add the tracking code to your site. This is different from Yandex Webmaster, which does require site ownership verification for accessing certain features and data.
Can I add multiple websites to one Yandex Metrica account?
Yes, you can add multiple websites to one Yandex Metrica account. You can create separate counters for each website you want to track. Each counter will have its own unique tracking code and set of reports, but you can easily switch between them within the same account. This feature allows you to manage and analyze data for various websites from a single dashboard.
How soon will I start seeing data after adding a new site?
Yandex Metrica typically starts collecting data immediately after the code is correctly installed. However, it may take up to 24 hours for the data to appear in your reports.
How can I check if the Yandex Metrica code is working correctly?
To check if the Yandex Metrica code is working correctly:
Verify installation status in Yandex Metrica (under "Status" tab)
Use the Yandex Metrica debugger tool
Check real-time reports in your Yandex Metrica dashboard
Test with a tag manager / tag assistant debug mode
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