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How to Test Meta Conversion Events

Jon Loomer

One of the primary reasons for bad reporting in Meta Ads Manager is conversion events that were set up improperly. This includes standard events, custom events, and custom conversions. Why isn’t Ads Manager reporting your conversions? When someone completes a conversion, does the expected event fire?

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How to Set Up Facebook Conversions API Using Conversions API Gateway

Jon Loomer

The Facebook Conversions API allows marketers to send a direct connection of conversion data from their business (website and offline conversion events) to Facebook. This data combines with Facebook pixel data to improve conversion tracking, optimization, and targeting capabilities. Select Conversions API Gateway.

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How to Set Up Conversions API with Facebook for WordPress Plugin

Jon Loomer

The easiest way to set up Conversions API is with the Facebook for WordPress plugin. If you need background on the Conversions API and why you need to set it up, make sure to check out this explainer.). These are two major barriers for any publisher wanting to set up the Conversions API. And it also just happens to be free. (If

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Differences Between Custom Events and Custom Conversions

Jon Loomer

But one of the most common points of confusion I see is understanding the differences between custom events and custom conversions. So many advertisers either think I’m discussing custom conversions or use the two terms interchangeably. You will need to utilize the pixel and/or Conversions API to define these actions.

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A Guide to Standard Events, Custom Events, and Custom Conversions

Jon Loomer

This is possible with the help of standard events, custom events, and custom conversions. In this post, we’ll focus on the following: Definitions of standard events, custom events, and custom conversions Examples of each one Explanations of how they are used General tips on how they are created When should you use each?

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Compare Attribution Settings: Get the Most of Meta Conversion Data

Jon Loomer

In this post, you’ll learn: What attribution is Why Compare Attribution Settings is valuable How to access the feature Specific ways to take advantage of it Let’s go… A Note on Attribution Before we get to the feature, a brief explanation is in order. Attribution is how Meta gives credit to an ad for a conversion.

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How to use Google Analytics for stronger social media reporting

Sprout Social

And how do you show the true impact of your metrics with effective data storytelling for executive buy-in? Google Analytics (GA) offers solutions to these multi-pronged questions around social media analytics. Read on to find out how Google Analytics for social media helps with stronger reporting.

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