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Update framework

UPDATE: a six-step framework to server-side GTM migrations

If you’re ready to make the leap to a server-side Google Tag Manager (sGTM) container, we developed the UPDATE framework to help you maximise your chances of a successful switch.
2022 Measurelab Year in Review

2022: Measurelab’s year in review

A reflection on the year gone by and how far we’ve come as a company and team. From taking over the north, growing the team, and an ever growing GA4 and sGTM appetite, this is the time to give ourselves a big pat on the back.

Why you should consider Cloud Run for server-side GTM

Why is exploring Cloud Run as an alternative to App Engine for sGTM instance provision now recommended? And what we found in terms of cost and stability.
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GA4's Data API quotas are breaking Looker Studio reports

If you've been using Looker Studio (formerly Data Studio) to build GA4-based reports and dashboards, you might have noticed that they have started to break. Here's some information about a recent change Google Analytics has made that has caused these errors.

Dream team: the 4 people you need on your digital analytics team

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to building an analytics team, but there are four types of people you should look for to advance your in-house analytics capabilities.

What to consider when considering Consent Mode

Google's Consent Mode is quickly becomming an essential part of any GTM setup. Here are some questions you need to answer before you decide to ‘turn it on’.

MeasureFest October 2022: Why GA4 means you need to get on board with BigQuery

MeasureFest is an analytics conference, part of brightonSEO. Katie ran a talk this year all about how BigQuery should be your friend when migrating over to Google Analytics 4, like it or not!
Changing a GA4 Data Stream name

How to review SQL code in BigQuery for duplication and errors

Just because your SQL has run without any errors, it does not mean it's error free! Here's some tips on how to aviod the most common to make mistakes and issues.
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Change your Google Analytics data retention settings

Did you know the default data retention period in GA4 is set to 2 months? Don't lose the ability to report and explore - change your data retention settings today.

Doom: GTM edition!

For 30 years Doom has been ported onto every device imaginable, now it's time to be able to play it on any website with the help of GTM!

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