How To View Users By Transaction Id

Discover how to effectively track users by their transaction IDs in GA4 to gain valuable insights into customer behavior and transaction patterns.

Understanding User Transactions in Google Analytics 4

Tracking users by their transaction IDs is crucial for understanding individual customer behavior and purchase patterns. This analysis helps businesses identify high-value customers, analyze purchase frequency, and investigate specific transaction issues. We’ll show you how to create this essential report in GA4 to gain deeper insights into your customer purchase behavior.

Basic Report Structure

• Report Type: Free Form Exploration
• Primary Dimension: Transaction ID
• Secondary Dimension: User ID or Client ID
• Metrics Focus: Purchase metrics and user behavior data
• Time Range: Customizable based on analysis needs

Steps to Create the Report

1. Open GA4 and navigate to the Explore section.
2. Click the Blank template to start a new exploration.
3. Under the Dimensions, click the + button and search for Transaction ID, User ID, and Client ID; check the checkbox beside them and click Confirm.
4. Under the Metrics, click the + button and search for Total Revenue, Items Purchased, and Transactions; check the checkbox beside them and click Confirm.
5. Drag Transaction ID to the Rows section.
6. Drag User ID or Client ID as a secondary dimension to the Rows section.
7. Drag Total Revenue, Items Purchased, and Transactions to the Values section.
8. Add a filter to exclude null Transaction IDs.
9. Set your desired date range in the report settings.

Important Dimensions and Metrics

• Transaction ID: Unique identifier for each purchase transaction
• User ID: Custom identifier for logged-in users
• Client ID: GA4’s default user identifier
• Total Revenue: Purchase amount per transaction
• Items Purchased: Number of items in each transaction
• Transactions: Count of purchase events

Actionable Insights

1. Identify users with multiple transactions to create targeted remarketing campaigns.
2. Analyze high-value transactions to understand premium customer behavior.
3. Track transaction patterns to optimize inventory management.
4. Investigate failed or abandoned transactions for technical issues.
5. Create customer segments based on purchase frequency and value.

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