Overview

Without a single line of code, Elevar helps you implement your Commission Junction tracking pixel and conversion event to Shopify through Google Tag Manager using the most up-to-date requirements from each platform.

These templates come with built-in monitoring so you’re the first to know when a tag breaks and risks impacting your campaigns. Additionally, this integration supports the complete tracking implementation required by Commission Junction affiliate tracking.

Commission Junction is one of the largest affiliate marketing platforms for brands and retailers. Learn more about Commission Junction affiliate marketing here.

Prerequisites:

Install Elevar's Data Layer & Shopify Source on your store. Follow our guide on How to Implement the Shopify Source.

Update Variables & Download Container for GTM

There are three variables that need to be updated to match your CJ account details. These 3 variables are the constants that CJ provides in their onboarding documentation:

• Company ID
• Action Tracker ID
• Tag ID

Download the Pre-Built CJ Affiliate Tags

Locate CJ Affiliate Container:

• Begin on the homepage of your Elevar app. Use the left-hand navigation menu and click on the tab titled "Pre-Build Tags".
• Use the search function to locate and click on the CJ Affiliate Pixel Container.
  • (See Figure 1)

Figure 1

Download CJ Affiliate Container:

• Once in the CJ Affiliate Container, navigate to the box titled "Download Container".
  • Update your 3 unique CJ variables in the tag settings.
  • Click on the button labeled "Download Container".
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Figure 2

Import the Pre-Built CJ Affiliate Tags into GTM

Import Container:

• Log in to your Google Tag Manager Account.
• Select your GTM Web Container.
• Click on the "Admin" button located in the upper menu bar.
  • Use the right-hand menu under the "Container" section and click on the tab labeled "Import Container".
    • (See Figure 3)

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Import Container Information:

• Under the "Select file to import" section, click on the "Select File" button and choose the CJ Affiliate Container that was previously downloaded.
• Under the "Choose workplace" section, create a new workplace titled "CJ Affiliate Tracking".
• Next be sure to select the "Merge" option first, then the "Overwrite conflicting tags, triggers, and variables" option second.
• Once you have completed filling out the necessary details for this container, click on the "Confirm" button located at the bottom of the page.
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Figure 4

[Optional] QA the New Tags with Google Tag Manager's Preview Mode

• Follow our guide to QA your tags in Google Tag Manager (GTM) preview mode.
• It’s likely that your CJ rep has provided 4 unique scenarios to test:
  • Order without coupon code and 1 item
  • Order without coupon code and 2 items
  • Order with coupon code and 1 item
  • Order with coupon code and 2 items
• They will give you unique click URLs to test each scenario. Once you’ve completed each test order then email your CJ rep to confirm.

Publish the Pre-Built Tags

• After importing the CJ Affiliate tag container, you will be brought back to the Google Tag Manager homepage.
• In your CJ Affiliate Tracking workspace, click on the "Submit" button in the upper right hand corner of the page.
  • An additional confirmation page will appear. Be sure to click on the "Publish" button in the upper right-hand corner of the page.
    • (See Figure 5)

Figure 5