GA4 + Shopify Setup Services

Shopify’s built-in tracking often falls short - missing events, duplicating conversions, or breaking when you install new apps. We fix that. We help brands implement clean, accurate GA4 setups with full ecommerce tracking, tag management, and ad platform integration - all aligned with GDPR compliance and growth goals.

πŸ” Common Tracking Issues on Shopify (and Why GA4 Alone Won’t Save You)

  • β€’ Shopify’s native GA4 setup often misses post-purchase events
  • β€’ Multiple dataLayer structures across themes break consistency
  • β€’ Enhanced eCommerce isn’t enabled by default - zero item-level tracking
  • β€’ Checkout is hosted on a separate domain - messing with attribution
  • β€’ Server-side tagging? Not even an option for most stores without expert help
  • β€’ GA4 default reports are useless for Shopify owners - where’s the revenue?

Sound familiar? We fix all of this and more, with a Shopify native GA4 tracking architecture built for growth.

What You Get With Our Shopify GA4 Setup

πŸ”§ Custom GA4 Property Configuration

  • Tailored event structure
  • Key eCommerce events: view_item, add_to_cart, begin_checkout, purchase
  • Custom dimensions for variant, list source, discount code usage

πŸ›’ Shopify-Specific Event Tracking

  • Full funnel coverage, product page to post-purchase
  • Enhanced eCommerce compatibility (GA4-compliant)
  • Multi-step checkout attribution fix (including Shopify Plus)

πŸ“ˆ Real-Time Debugging & QA

  • Tag Assistant and GA4 DebugView tested
  • Purchase flow validation with test data
  • Audit-ready documentation

πŸ’‘ Reporting & Insights Starter Pack

  • Looker Studio starter dashboard (if needed)
  • GA4 exploration templates: funnels, pathing, LTV
  • Shopify-to-GA4 revenue sanity check report

Need server-side GA4, BigQuery export, or multi-store setups? We offer that too, just ask.

πŸ“Š Before vs After: Your GA4 Data Should Look Like This

❌ Before: Default GA4 on Shopify

  • β€’ Purchase revenue showing Β£0 for 40% of orders
  • β€’ Add to Cart events not firing on AJAX cart themes
  • β€’ Double counting sessions due to checkout domain
  • β€’ Useless funnel visualisation

βœ… After: Net Impression GA4 Setup

  • β€’ Clean revenue data, matched to Shopify
  • β€’ Full event stream: view_item β†’ purchase
  • β€’ Accurate attribution through checkout
  • β€’ Proper Enhanced Ecommerce item-level tracking

No more guessing. No more blind spots. With our setup, your data tells the truth and you can actually act on it.

How We Set Up GA4 on Shopify

πŸ—‚ Step 1: Audit Your Current Setup

We review your existing GA4, GTM, and Shopify dataLayer setup to identify gaps, broken tags, and misfired events. If you’ve already got a mess, we’ll find it.

βš™οΈ Step 2: Build a Clean Tracking Plan

We tailor an event plan based on your store type, theme, and KPIs, covering product views, cart actions, checkout stages, and purchase events (with item-level detail).

πŸ”§ Step 3: Implement via GTM

We deploy a modular GTM setup, clean, named, organised. All tags tested across common Shopify themes (yes, including ReCharge, CartDrawer, and SlideCart).

πŸ§ͺ Step 4: Validate Every Event

We run full end-to-end testing using Tag Assistant, GA4 DebugView, and test transactions. No assumptions. No partial data. Every tag must fire or it doesn't ship.

πŸ“Š Step 5: Launch + Reporting Setup

We launch with a Looker Studio dashboard or GA4 exploration templates, so your team can actually use the data. Optional BigQuery setup available.

🀝 Step 6: Handover + Support

You get documentation, event maps, and 2 weeks of post-launch support. Because even the best setups need backup when campaigns go live.

πŸ† Why Shopify Brands Trust Net Impression

βš”οΈ We’ve Fixed the Worst Setups

From broken Shopify Plus checkout tracking to GA4 setups showing Β£0 revenue, we’ve rebuilt systems others gave up on. And we can prove it.

🧠 Strategic as Hell

We don’t just β€œinstall GA4.” We make sure it feeds CRO decisions, ad platforms, and business KPIs. This is analytics built for growth.

πŸ›  Built for Developers, Not Just Marketers

We write clean, modular GTM setups that your devs won’t hate. Structured, documented, and built to scale. No messy hacks. No vendor lock-in.

Used by fast-scaling Shopify brands across Europe and the UK. Trusted by teams who can’t afford bad data.

πŸ™‹ Frequently Asked Questions

Do I really need GA4 if I already use Shopify Analytics?

Yes, Shopify Analytics is fine for top-line numbers. GA4 shows customer behavior, attribution, checkout drop-off, and lifetime value tracking. You don’t get that from Shopify’s built-in reports.

Is this better than Analyzify or Elevar?

Yes, if you want custom tracking, real support, and BigQuery/Looker integration. Those tools are great plug-and-play options, but they break with custom themes and can’t handle advanced setups.

Can you track upsells, subscriptions, or checkout add-ons?

Yes. We support Recharge, CartHook, OneClickUpsell, SlideCart, and other common post-purchase apps, as long as we have access to test the flow.

What if I already have GA4 installed?

Great. We’ll audit it first, then either patch the gaps or rebuild it properly. Most Shopify GA4 installs we see are 60–80% broken. You don’t need to start over, but you do need to fix what’s wrong.

How long does setup take?

1-2 weeks. Faster if you’ve got dev access ready. We’ve launched clean GA4 setups in under 3 days for high-priority eCommerce teams during campaign season.

Do you support server-side GA4 or BigQuery?

Yes. Server-side via GTM SS + GA4. BigQuery export and modeling available for LTV, attribution, and audience segmentation. Just tell us your goals and we’ll map the stack.

⚑ Ready to Track Revenue Properly Again?

Whether you're migrating from Universal Analytics, patching up a broken GA4 install, or scaling a Shopify Plus store, your data needs to be right.

We’ll audit your setup, fix what’s broken, and build reporting that doesn’t lie.

πŸ” Book Your Free Tracking Audit

Or email us directly: chris.walton@netimpression.co.uk

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Ready to fix your tracking or run smarter tests? Let’s talk.

Whether you need to fix your tracking, improve your reporting, or run better experiments, we help businesses of all sizes turn analytics and CRO into a real growth engine. Get in touch to see how better data and faster testing can accelerate your results.
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