Google Tag Manager (GTM) is a free* tool offered by Google that allows businesses to add and manage marketing and analytics tags on their website or mobile app without requiring changes to the underlying code.
Tags are small snippets of code that are used to collect data or track user behavior on a website or mobile app. Examples of tags include Google Analytics tracking code, Facebook Pixel, and AdWords conversion tracking code.
GTM simplifies the process of adding and managing tags by providing a user-friendly web interface for creating and managing tags, and it allows users to add, edit, and delete tags without needing to access the website's code.
GTM also allows for the creation of triggers, which are rules that determine when a tag should fire, and variables, which are used to store data that can be used by tags and triggers.
*Check with Google on their terms.
WHERE WE ADD VALUE
Technical Skills
GTM requires a certain level of technical knowledge to properly implement and manage tags, especially for more advanced tracking and marketing scenarios where advanced JavaScript is required.Data Accuracy
Ensuring that data is being collected and reported accurately can be difficult, as it requires a thorough understanding of the implementation and the ability to identify and fix any issues that may arise.Data Validation
It is important to validate the data that is being collected by GTM to ensure that it is accurate and that it matches the expected results.Data Security
GTM allows users to add and manage tags on their website or mobile app, which can be a potential security risk if not properly configured and managed.Version Control
GTM allows multiple users to access and make changes to the container, which can be a challenge to keep track of different versions and changes made by different users.Testing
It is important to test the implementation and configuration of tags, triggers, and variables to ensure that they are working as intended and to avoid any errors or inaccuracies in the data.Complex Setup
Depending on the complexity of the use case and the number of tags and triggers, the setup can become complex.SERVICES
We can support you on your GTM setup to ensure an efficient and optimised workflow which integrates with your existing agile delivery process for BAU (business as usual) and funded projects.