Adding Alexa tracking code into footer

[ifsd]

Hi there,

I have an issue with inserting the Alexa tracking code. I’ve had a good half an hour look around the forum and I downloaded the plugin you recommend and added it, but it still doesn’t seem to be getting read by alexa.com, so I’m not positive it has added it. Any ideas?

https://www.imanageapp.co.uk

Thanks a million,

John

[nabeel]

Hey John,

Thank you for reaching out to us. There are a number of ways to add Alexa verification code in WordPress websites.

• You can use Alexa Certify plugin to add the code, please follow the instructions here https://wordpress.org/plugins/alexa-internet/#installation

• You can also add it manually by adding the following code in your child theme’s functions.php file:

function custom_script() { 
?>
	<!-- Paste your alexa tracking code here -->
<?php 
}

add_action('wp_footer','custom_script');

Just replace the comment <!-- Paste your alexa tracking code here --> with your tracking code in the above code.

Hope this helps!

[ifsd]

Cheers Nabeel you legend, I couldn’t work it out for the life of me - thanks!

[ifsd]

Actually thinking about it, I tried that alexa certify and it didn’t work, and I don’t use a child theme.

Can I add the same code you’ve given me into custom css via the theme options - sorry if thats a stupid question.

and you are still a legend
John

[paul.r]

Hi John,

No, you cannot add that in Theme Options.
Since you are not using a child theme, you can install this third party plugin

Insert Headers and Footers

Then add your alexa tracking code in Scripts in Footer

Hope this helps

[ifsd]

Hi Paul

Yeah thats the one I tried (plugin) before I raised the inital question. It doesnt seem to be adding it in.

[jade]

Hi John,

In that case, you will have to install and activate the child theme and follow the suggestion made my @Nabeel to add the code. That should be able to add the script in the website’s footer area.

https://theme.co/apex/child-themes

Thank you.