How to Set Up Reddit Pixel/Web Tracking via Google Tag Manager
Overview
Without a single line of code, Elevar helps you implement all of your Reddit Advertising Tag events to Shopify through Google Tag Manager using the most up-to-date requirements.
These templates come with built-in monitoring so you’re the first to know when a tag breaks and risks impacting your campaigns.
This integration supports all of the remarketing and audience options available with your Reddit Advertising.
Learn more about Reddit Ads here
Prerequisites:
Install Elevar's Data Layer & Shopify Source on your store. Follow our guide on How to Implement the Shopify Source.
Download the Pre-Built Reddit Tags
Locate Reddit 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 Reddit Pixel Container.
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Download Reddit Container:
- Once in the Reddit Container, navigate to the box titled "Download Container".
- Click on the button labeled "Download Container".
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Figure 2
Import the Pre-Built Reddit 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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- Use the right-hand menu under the "Container" section and click on the tab labeled "Import Container".
Figure 3
Import Container Information:
- Under the "Select file to import" section, click on the "Select File" button and choose the Reddit Container that was previously downloaded.
- Under the "Choose workplace" section, either create a new workplace titled "Reddit 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 Reddit tag container, you will be brought back to the Google Tag Manager homepage.
- In your Reddit 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
Updated 2 months ago