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Rishtaara
Campaign Measurement & Analytics
Lesson 7 of 10Article14 min

Linking Ads Platforms & GA4

Google Ads, Meta, and GA4 use different attribution windows, click models, and privacy rules. Expect differences; investigate large gaps.

01Why numbers disagree

Google Ads, Meta, and GA4 use different attribution windows, click models, and privacy rules. Expect differences; investigate large gaps.

  • Link Google Ads to GA4 for richer remarketing and import options
  • Use UTMs on Meta and other non-Google channels
  • Compare trends more than exact equality day-to-day
  • Match campaign naming across platforms when possible