Overview

If you would like to implement Google Ads Pixel/Web tracking via Google Tag Manager, follow these easy steps to publish.

Prerequisites:

Install Elevar's Data Layer and Shopify Source on your store. Follow our guide on how to implement the Shopify Source.

Download the Pre-Built Google Ads Tags

Locate Google Ads 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 Google Ads Pixel Container.
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Download Google Ads Container:

• Once in the Google Ads Container, navigate to the box titled "Download Container".
• Click on the button labeled "Download Container".
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Import the Pre-Built Google Ads 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".
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Figure 3

Import Container Information:

• Under the "Select file to import" section, click on the "Select File" button and choose the Google Ads Container that was previously downloaded.
• Under the "Choose workplace" section, either create a new workplace titled "Google Ads Tracking" or select your "Default 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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[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.

Publish the Pre-Built Tags

• After importing the Google Ads tag container, you will be brought back to the Google Tag Manager homepage.
• In your Google Ads 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.
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Figure 5