My GA tracking code is being referenced on another persons website. I am currently tracking several domains/sub-domains in one profile. Is there a way to create a list of allowed domains for reporting and data collection purposes?
A:
Go in to Google Analytics, at the bottom click on Filter Manager. Add a new filter, with the type "Exclude all traffic from a domain" and enter the other person's domain name. Select your website profile and save.
marcc
2009-09-01 21:17:02
Thank you, but I'm concerned about having to modify the filter if this happens with another site referencing my tracking code. Since our domains aren't going to change, I thought an allowed list would be more efficient.
2009-09-01 21:20:24
I don't think there is a way to do this. It's sort of crazy that people are stealing your javascript tracking code though... never had that happen.
marcc
2009-09-01 21:21:43
I think you should take advantage of the situation and sell them the data back... ;-)
consultutah
2009-09-01 21:35:29
It's very random, some remote city in Texas used it on a few of their sites. Maybe they copied some code from me?
2009-09-01 21:38:34
Have you tried to low-tech option. Write them an email and ask them to remove the code?
Goblyn27
2009-09-01 21:41:28
A:
Could be they have a similar account number and haven't realized that they are using yours instead. Boy, hope they're not getting paid for analytics by a client. That would be most embarrassing. :)
plowe
2009-10-23 20:07:27