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Why conversion tracking?!

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Basis for all data collection and analysis is the implementation of a conversion tracking code on the confirmation page that is displayed after completion of the sale.

in a nutshell

conversion tracking connects clicks and sales, that were registered via a tracking code.

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1. set up the click id as additional parameter: First, create the click id parameter that will be added to the target URL e.g. clicklid=#{CLICK_ID}. This is done in the system under Manage Advertisers > Advertiser Tracking

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A detailed guide to additional parameters can be found here:

Additional parameters on click redirects

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  • Conversion target: Defines an event and its type, for example Sale, Appinstall, Newslettersignup.

  • Tracking Category: Defines the commercial dimension, for instance according to the margin of a product group, for example a product group (“Flight”, “Hotel”, “Car Rental”)

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A detailed guide on conversion targets and tracking categories can be found here:

Working with conversion targets

Tracking categories

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Please implement your individual conversion tracking code that contains your advertiser id and your tracking domain. Please do not use the code of the following examples.

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A detailed guide to generate the conversion tracking code can be found here:

Configuring and implementing tracking codes

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The JavaScript Code is very suitable for implementation in JavaScript environments such as tag management systems. Another advantage is that the basket parameter (JSON Object) can be easily included. Also it has additional functionalities like a container functionality.

Example:

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Image Pixel

For simple tracking events (usually the ones without a basket) the image pixel is well suited. Also, many tracking switches require an image pixel.

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The S2S callback link is quite similar to the image pixel. To convert an image pixel to a S2S callback URL just change the parameter typ=i to typ=s .

Example:

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A detailed guide on generation of S2S callback URLs can be found here:

Configuring and implementing tracking codes server to server

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Variable (JS)

Variable (img/ s2s)

Explanation

ExampleDescription

discValue

dsv12.34

This parameter transmits any discount values related to the conversion. When a discount is applied, please do not change the order value, the system can deduct the discount value from the order value.

12.34

discCode

dsc

Code of the used voucher.

XMAS2020-4578aved

Code of the used voucher.custId

csi

This parameter transmits any ID given to the customer who placed the conversion. Use this for implementing cross-device tracking.

bon78945

isCustNew

csntrue

This parameter registers whether the customer was new to the advertiser. Possible values are true (new) or false (recurring).

true

payMethod

pmtpaypal

Payment method

paypal

userVal1

uv1

This parameter can transmit additional information.

userVal2

uv2

This parameter can transmit additional information.

userVal3

uv3

This parameter can transmit additional information.

userVal4

uv4

This parameter can transmit additional information.

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A detailed guide tracking code implementation and a list of all parameters can be found here.

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