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Google has officially renamed conversions to GA4 Key Events. This change in nomenclature has been implemented to align with how conversions are defined in Google Ads. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But this shift is not simply surface level but will trickle down to affect how marketers review their analytics, analyze digital ads and run attribution analysis- all of which, up until now, relied on terms such as \u2018conversion\u2019 and \u2018conversion rates\u2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking to gain clarity on this new development, we\u2019ve got you covered. In this article, we\u2019ll take a deep dive into the must-know GA4 Key Events that can elevate your performance marketing game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional read: <\/span><\/strong>Events in GA4: Everything You Need to Know<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are Key Events in GA4? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Quite simply, Google Analytics 4 Key Events are what we used to call conversions. In other words, there is no \u201cconversions vs Key Events\u201d debate here. Conversions are Key Events in GA4 now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Event, is an event that you believe to be crucial to your marketing goals. These actions are usually tied to your brand and website objectives. Some examples of what you can configure as Key Events include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n