Yay, so you have created a new Pulse Account, and now you want to add your first traffic source!

Here are the steps to do it:

  • Log into Pulse.
  • Navigate to Settings.
  • Navigate to Traffic Sources.
  • Click the + Add Traffic Source button
  • Select / sign into the Google Analytics Account that has access to the account you'd like to add a view for.
  • Authorize Pulse to view your Google Analytics data by clicking the Allow button.
  • A modal will appear with a list of all the Google Analytics Accounts that are accessible from your login.
  • Select the checkbox next to the Account you'd like to use and click the Next Step button.
  • The list of available Properties that are available under your Account will show on the list.
  • Select the checkbox next to the Property you wish to add to Pulse and click the Next Step button.
  • The list of available Views that are available under your Property will show on the list.
  • Select the checkbox next to the View you wish to add to Pulse, and click the Next Step button.
  • A summary of your selections will appear in the next step.
  • Add a friendly name for your view in the Optional Name field, and click the Connect button.
  • You will receive a success message at the bottom of the modal, and the modal will close automatically.
  • A modal will pop up indicating that your data is now processing.
  • Click the OK button.
  • Your data will show as Pending on the Traffic Sources screen and on the Market Map and Infographics screens.
  • You will receive an email notification when your view has finished.
  • Once your view is processed, you'll be able to view the Market Map and Top Segments for any date ranges available to you under your current plan.