<b><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-5208" alt="google-analytics-wordpress" src="https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/google-analytics-wordpress.jpg" width="168" height="95" />Adding the Google Analytics Dashboard for WP Plugin to Your Website</b>

Google Analytics is one of the most powerful tracking tools you can use for free. Many of the best paid tracking tools don't even compare. However, if you plan to use this powerful tool with a WordPress website, you will need a plugin to make it much easier.

One of the plugins you may want to consider is the Google Analytics Dashboard for WP. This plugin will display the stats and other data inside your blog dashboard. You can display all of the following:
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	<li>Pages per visit</li>
	<li>Number of visits</li>
	<li>Bounce rates</li>
	<li>Organic Searches</li>
	<li>Number of Visitors</li>
	<li>Views</li>
	<li>Unique Views</li>
	<li>Top Searches</li>
	<li>And More!</li>
</ul>
Some of these stats can even be provided on the front-end of your WordPress website.

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Sometimes you have to worry about the security of a WordPress plugin and it's always smart to check the security before adding a new plugin. The Google Analytics Dashboard plugin uses OAuth2 protocol and the API from Google Analytics to ensure the best possible security.

The dashboard gives you all kinds of features including:
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	<li>Ability to access all website statistics with one widget</li>
	<li>Cache feature to improve loading times</li>
	<li>Two themes - Blue and Light</li>
	<li>Main dash access settings</li>
	<li>Lock profile setting</li>
	<li>Display visitors on a country map</li>
	<li>Display up to the top 24 pages, searches and referrers</li>
	<li>Real-time features</li>
	<li>Backend statistics</li>
	<li>Front end analytics</li>
	<li>Multilingual support</li>
	<li>And More!</li>
</ul>
These are just a handful of the many features you gain with this powerful plugin.

<b>Is Google Analytics Dashboard for WP the Best Choice?</b>

Every WordPress website is a little different and some users may prefer a different Google Analytics plugin. However, the Google Analytics Dashboard plugin for WordPress is one of the best choices. Many experts use this plugin because it's trustworthy and provides many great features.

However, it's not the most popular of the Google Analytics plugins. The Google Analyticator plugin has been downloaded far more, but the Google Analytics Dashboard for WP plugin has a higher star rating. Both of these plugins are found in the top 25 WordPress plugins and provide great options for WordPress websites.

<b>Requirements and Stats</b>

The Google Analytics Dashboard for WP has been downloaded over 450,000 times and has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars. It works with versions of WordPress dating all the way back to version 2.8. However, it doesn't work with the most up-to-date version of WordPress yet. Currently, it works with up to WordPress 3.7.1. Updates for the newer versions of WordPress are expected soon.

<b>Installing and Using this WordPress Plugin</b>

Installation of the Google Analytics Dashboard for WP plugin is just like any other plugin. You can search for it in the plugin section or download the .zip file and upload it in the same section. Once installed, you will need to activate the plugin.

After the plugin is activated, you will need to use the configuration page to set up the plugin. You may want to add your API Key, Client ID and Client Secret from your Google Analytics account. However, this is optional and you may just need to use the "Authorize Application" button. Make sure everything is set up just how you want before finalizing your settings.

The official plugin page does provide a step-by-step video tutorial of the entire process. You can even use the same API Project for multiple website, if you so choose.

<b>Is the Google Analytics Dashboard for WP Plugin the Right Choice for You?</b>

Those using the newest version of WordPress will want to use the Google Analyticator plugin, but those using older versions may prefer the Google Analytics Dashboard for WP plugin. Once they release the right update for this plugin, users of the newest version may want to use it, as well.

This plugin provides plenty of powerful features and gives you the necessary insight to make adjusting your SEO strategy easier. You will know where your visitors come from, how they found you, which pages/posts they found and many other statistics. All of these stats are displayed in a dashboard within the back-end of WordPress.

If you want to get a handle on how well your SEO strategy is working, using the Google Analytics Dashboard for WP plugin will help. Install it and see if it fits your needs.