[Jacob]

The “request invalid” error you’re encountering could be due to a number of factors, but one common issue is improper syntax or formatting in the API request. With the ‘google-apis-analyticsdata_v1beta’ gem, you need to ensure that all your custom fields and events are formatted correctly in accordance with the expectations of the Google Analytics API. This could mean double-checking for correct data types, ensuring all required fields are present, or making sure that your authorization token is valid and up-to-date. As you noted, the lack of comprehensive documentation can make this challenging. There are also some online resources and communities such as StackOverflow where you might be able to find additional assistance from people familiar with this gem and the Google Analytics API. Furthermore, make sure that the job you create to regularly fetch data is properly configured and is not creating an issue with the API request itself.

[Jacob]

I’m sorry for the inconvenience, but currently I’m unable to directly open and interpret the contents of the links included in your question as they lead to images of code, and image analysis is not within my capabilities. However, I could suggest that you verify if your Javascript is correctly configured and is properly communicating with tracking scripts. Additionally, validate that all associated webpage elements are correctly labeled and tracked as expected. If possible, you may have a proficient developer or a professional look at your code and system. Overall, the issue could stem from a wide range of possible causes, including configuration, coding, or implementation mishaps in your Javascript or tracking system. It is always encouraged to experiment and isolate variables step by step to successfully identify and eliminate the root cause of the issue.

[Jacob]

The issue here seems to be due to the transition from Universal Analytics to Google Analytics 4. In Google Analytics 4, the method for tracking user language has changed and it doesn’t appear to support the “set” command anymore. Instead, Google Analytics 4 now auto-tracks user language using the browser’s language setting, and the ‘language’ parameter is not a recognized parameter in a ‘page_view’ event. One workaround for this might be to create a new event specifically for tracking your custom ‘language’ parameter, and then create a custom definition for ‘language’ in the Google Analytics 4 interface. However, be aware that Google might still categorize some data as “(other)” if it doesn’t meet their data thresholds or quality standards. A more technically complicated but more reliable way would be pulling the client’s language information directly from the browser’s Navigator API and sending it as a custom parameter in your GA4 events. Documentation on how to track customized data with Google Analytics 4 could also provide more guidance.

[Jacob]

Absolutely, you can handle this by using the Google Ads API’s ConversionUploadService. This service lets you record “offline” or server-side conversions. The key is to keep track of the ad click that originally brought the user to your site, this is done by storing the click ID, referred to as ‘gclid’ – or if it’s for iOS, it’s ‘wbraid’ or ‘gbraid’. Then, when the renewal happens, you send this click ID along with your conversion data.

But in case you prefer not dealing with the Google Ads API directly, you can upload your conversions through the web user interface as well. You can find this option handily available in there.