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©2007 Google
1Version 1.1
 
Tracking Code Migration Guide
Switching from
urchin.js
to
ga.js
Beta Version
©2007 Google
 
©2007 Google
2Version 1.1
Contents
3What's changing? Everything.4What is the tracking code?3Are the new and old codes compatible?3Can I stay with urchin.js?22Using Google Analytics and Urchin21Control the data sampling rate20Setting keyword ignore preferences19Using the anchor (#) with campaign data18Custom campaign fields17Control campaign conversion timeout16Control session timeout15Control data collection settings14Restrict cookie data to a subdirectory13Segmenting visitor types12Adding organic sources11E-commerce transactions10Track a visitor across domains using a form9Track a visitor across domains using a link8Tracking subdomains7Tracking a page in multiple accounts6Tracking downloaded files5Tracking virtual page views4Basic tracking code3Why switch to the new tracking code?
 
©2007 Google
3Version 1.1
Benefits of the new tracking code
The new tracking code gives the following benefits andcapabilities:The new tracking code lays the foundation for a wide range of exciting new features coming down the pipeline, such asmore granular and accurate reporting for rich Internetapplications and additional goal types, as they becomeavailable.No, the two styles of tracking code should not be usedtogether. Be sure that you do not mix the new and old codestyles on any given page on your site, because the old andnew tracking code are not compatible.
Can I stay with urchin.js?
Yes,
urchin.js
will continue to function for at least a year after the new version is released, and possibly longer. Please notethat
urchin.js
will not receive feature updates and is notcompatible with new features.
Easily customize the tracking code for your site's needs.
Conveniently set up e-commerce and cross-domain tracking.Quickly enjoy new features and reports as they roll out.
 Are the old and the new trackingcodes compatible?What's changing in the new version?
Everything. Now do even more! 
The Google Analytics tracking code snippet and associatedfunction calls are changing in several important ways:
Faster, smaller source fileEasier to use and understandAutomatic detection of HTTPSIncreased namespace safety
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