Google Analytics _trackEvent doesn't work with XHTML?

Question

I have a php file generating XHTML content and I use

at the top of the page to d

Answer 1

Have you tried removing the javascript from the inline anchor element and creating a listener which is wrapped in a CDATA tag?

Example:

<a id="my_anchor" href="someZip.zip">Click me</a>

<script type="text/javascript">
/* <![CDATA[ */

// Ensure scope for _gaq ....

// Jquery syntax..
$('#my_anchor').click(function()
{
  _gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Item', 'Download', 'file-name']);
});

/* ]]> */
</script>