Nowadays, Adblockers, Tracking restrictions like ITP, and IOS 14 updates all affect the Data Accuracy of Conversion reported into Analytics Platforms. And these are the main reasons why Facebook, Google, and other platforms highly recommend their users start implementing server side tracking.
Implementing tracking techniques is critical for knowing how users interact with websites and mobile applications. Server side tagging and client side tagging are the two most common techniques in this domain. As an expert in the field, you are already familiar with these ideas. However, a thorough understanding of the technical features, terminology, and distinctions between these two methodologies is required. In this post, we will look at the fundamentals of server-side and client-side tagging, including technical features, pros and cons, and definitions of both contexts.
Google Consent Mode V2, due in March 2024, is more than just a technological update; it's a complete overhaul of how data is collected, stored, and used within Google's ecosystem, particularly in the privacy-sensitive regions of the European Economic Area (EEA). This innovative solution goes beyond the stale binary of "opt-in" or "opt-out" and provides users with a conductor's baton, allowing them to control how their data is used. Let's take a closer look at Consent Mode V2's complicated motions and how they affect businesses and website owners.
The TikTok Event API Tracking is a powerful tool that allows advertisers to take their tracking capabilities to the next level. By implementing TikTok Event API Tracking for advanced conversion tracking, advertisers can gain valuable insights and optimize their ad campaigns for maximum ROI.
The Facebook Conversion API (CAPI) is an important tool for tracking data in Facebook ads. It offers a more accurate and reliable solution compared to traditional tracking methods. By using the Meta Conversions API, businesses can improve the accuracy of their data and attribution modeling. This can help them optimize their campaigns better and get more value from their ad spend.
Server side tracking has become an essential aspect of data collection in the digital age. Unlike client side tracking, which relies on tags and pixels embedded in a website's code, server side tracking involves sending data from these tags to a web server. This method offers several advantages, including improved reliability, control, accuracy, and application and device performance.
A client-side tracking website uses a container on the page to transfer measurement data to multiple third-party tracking platforms. This container operates on the user's browser and has a direct connection to your tracking tools' mother server.
Server side tracking bridges the gap between the two by allowing you to develop your tracking server side container. Google Tag Manager server side tagging is hosted on the servers (Like Google Cloud Platform, Stape.io, or your server) and functions as a middleman between your client-side tracking and marketing vendors.
Data is delivered from the browser to the GTM server-side instance and then forwarded to your tracking tools. This allows you to control data from being sent to your tracking tools and save data resources, resulting in a better user experience.
In this blog, I will walk you through the process of configuring Google Tag Manager server side tagging.
Having dependable data on the server Google Tag Manager is essential for precise server side tagging. Google Analytics 4 is one of the most used methods for sending data from the web to the GTM server.