Don't Wait 24 Hours: Test Your GA4 Setup Instantly with DebugView
You have successfully created your Google Analytics 4 (GA4) account and pasted the code on your website. (If you haven't, read my previous guide on GA4 Account & Property Setup first). But now, you are looking at your dashboard, and it’s empty. You might be asking: "Did I break it? Why isn't it counting my visits?" Here is the truth: Standard GA4 reports can take 24 to 48 hours to process data. However, as a marketer or business owner, you cannot wait two days just to realize you made a typo in the setup. In this guide, I will show you how to verify your data instantly using a hidden tool called DebugView , explain what GA4 tracks automatically, and give you a tour of the interface so you don't feel lost. What You Will Learn How to Test if Your GA4 Tag Is Working Immediately (Without Waiting) What "Enhanced Measurement" is and why it matters. A simple tour of the "Big 4" menu items. One critical setti...