This page lists recommended events, sorted by business vertical, that you can set up to measure additional user behaviors and get more detailed reports in Google Analytics. For instructions on how to implement these events, see Set up events .
Select a business vertical to view recommended events:
For all properties
These events are recommended for all types of websites or apps, regardless of your business vertical.
| Event name | Description and use case | Parameters |
|---|---|---|
earn_virtual_currency
|
User earns virtual currency in a game or app. | virtual_currency_name
(Optional)value
(Optional) |
join_group
|
User joins a group (like a guild, team, or community). | group_id
(Optional) |
login
|
User logs into their account. | method
(Optional) |
search
|
User performs a query search on your site/app. | search_term
(Optional) |
share
|
User shares content (articles, products, etc.). | content_type
(Optional)item_id
(Optional) |
sign_up
|
A user signs up for a new account. | method
(Optional) |
tutorial_begin
|
A user starts a tutorial. | None |
tutorial_complete
|
A user completes a tutorial. | None |
