VD Website Builder | Connect Google Services to Your Website

This guide explains how to link your website to essential Google Services, including Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Site Verification, and reCAPTCHA.

By connecting these tools, you can track performance, manage tags, verify site ownership, and protect your forms—all without writing a single line of code.

On this page

• Access the Google Services section
• Connect Google Analytics to your website
• Add Google Tag Manager
• Verify your website with Google
• Enable Google reCAPTCHA on your forms

Access the Google Services section

To begin, access the Google Services from your Website Editor first:

1. Go to your Website Editor.
2. Click on Settings from the side menu.
3. Select Google Services, and you will see the following available services:

• Google Analytics
• Google Tag Manager
• Google Site Verification
• Google reCAPTCHA

Connect Google Analytics to your website

Google Analytics helps you monitor visitor activity and understand how people interact with your site. To connect it to your site, follow these steps:

1. Get your Google Analytics [GA4] measurement ID.
2. In the Google Services section, select Google Analytics.
3. Click CONNECT.
4. Enter your Google Analytics measurement ID.
5. Click SAVE.
6. Republish your website to apply the changes.

Add Google Tag Manager

Google Tag Manager allows you to manage tracking tags for analytics and advertising without editing code. To connect it:

1. Create your Google Tag. Read the article on Setting up a Google Tag Manager to learn more.
2. In the Google Services section, open Google Tag Manager.
3. Click CONNECT.
4. Enter your Google Tag details.
5. Click SAVE.
6. Republish your website.

Verify your website with Google

Google may require you to verify your domain or website ownership before using certain services. One way to do this is by adding a verification code directly to your site. Follow these steps:

1. Get your Google Site Verification code. Read Google's guide on website verification to learn more.
2. In the Google Services section, select Site Verification.
3. Click CONNECT.
4. Enter or paste your Google Site Verification code.
5. Click SAVE.
6. Republish your website.

Enable Google reCAPTCHA on your forms

Google reCAPTCHA helps protect your website forms from spam and malicious activity. To activate it, follow these steps:

1. Get your ReCAPTCHA Site Key and Secret Key from Google. Read Google's guide on reCHAPTCHA keys to learn more.
2. In the Google Services section, select Google reCaptcha.
3. Turn on SHOW RECAPTCHA IN FORMS.
4. Enter your Site Key and Secret Key.
5. Republish your website to enable protection.

You’re all set!

You’ve successfully connected your website to Google Services. With these tools in place, you can now track visitor insights, manage tags efficiently, verify your site with Google, and keep your forms secure.