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Testing Zaraz to Set Up Facebook Conversions API

Jon Loomer

I’ve been in search of a Facebook Conversions API alternative to the API Gateway that works seamlessly with Google Tag Manager. What I do know is that among its capabilities is sending web events for Facebook Conversions API. When you test these events, they will not appear in the Facebook Pixel Helper.

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Create a Custom Facebook Event for a Watched YouTube Video in Google Tag Manager

Jon Loomer

Imagine you have an important YouTube video embedded on a page of your website. You can create a custom Facebook event to track, optimize, and retarget them with Facebook ads. First, know that I use Google Tag Manager to manage my Facebook pixel. Create Facebook Pixel Events for Time Spent. I made some alterations.

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8 tips to boost your video conversion rate

Sprout Social

Driving conversion through compelling video is a common goal in social media video marketing. Thanks to the OG TikTok, social media algorithms have prioritized video, especially short-form vertical video, like Reels and YouTube Shorts. A strong conversion rate is a quantifiable way to make a case for more video resources.

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YouTube ads for beginners: All you need to know about YouTube advertising

Sprout Social

Owned by Google, you’ll be working with the Google Ads network to create your YouTube ads. But if you’re new to the process, this guide will help determine the best types of YouTube ads for your channel and how to make them as effective as possible. Types of YouTube ads. Types of YouTube ads. Masthead ads.

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Example: How to Use Custom Metrics in Facebook Ads Manager

Jon Loomer

If you’re a Facebook advertiser, one of the most underutilized features that you may not even know about is the Custom Metric. Custom metrics allow you to combine metrics in a formula to uncover information that Facebook won’t provide natively. Is it due to the conversion rate? Messaging Conversations Started (4).

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The Facebook Ads Metrics That Matter

Jon Loomer

Part of the battle is knowing which Facebook ads metrics actually matter. Facebook does a good job of surfacing metrics that are relevant to your objective, but that’s not good enough for me. ” This is a preset that Facebook created. Purchase Conversion Value. How did your advertising campaign perform?

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Top Five: Research shows that Facebook is successfully tackling fake news

Sherrilynne Starkie

Top 5 must-know social media news for the week includes stories about a new Messenger, Soundcloud’s Instagram integration, YouTube’s changed engagement metrics, the fight against fake news and Snapchat’s power with youth demographics. Facebook launches Messenger 4. It puts the focus back on messaging and connecting.

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