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Example: Use URL Parameters to Verify Facebook Ads Results

Jon Loomer

Inspired primarily by the negative reporting impact resulting from iOS 14-related changes in 2021, Facebook advertisers are searching for ways to verify and uncover conversion results. One approach is using URL parameters. I wrote a tutorial previously about using Dynamic URL Parameters with your Facebook ads for this purpose.

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How to Use URL Parameters for Facebook Ads Tracking

Jon Loomer

Facebook advertisers need every method available to properly and thoroughly track the impact of their campaigns. One tool available is URL parameters. In this post, you will learn what URL parameters are, how to set them up (including a dynamic method), and how to use that information in Google Analytics.

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Do Not Use URL Equals for Meta Events and Audiences

Jon Loomer

In each case, the problem was caused by using “URL equals” when setting up events. The solution is simple: Use “URL contains” instead. And then I’ll explain why “URL equals” is causing problems and the best practices for using “URL contains.”

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How to Edit the Facebook Ad Destination URL by Placement

Jon Loomer

There are reasons you may want to edit your Facebook ad destination URL by placement. And since you can’t run a campaign exclusively to Audience Network (you have to also select at least a Facebook feed placement), some additional trickery was necessary. Create a URL with UTM Parameters. Facebook URL Builder.

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Where Are Facebook Conversion Events Firing?

Jon Loomer

You can easily view where Facebook conversion events are firing by domain and URL. Next, let’s change that dropdown to URLs. This will be a list of all the specific URLs where the selected event has occurred during the time period you chose. This is a great summary of how many events you’re getting by URL.

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How to Check the Quality of Facebook Ad Traffic

Jon Loomer

You should be skeptical of too-good-to-be-true traffic results coming from Facebook ads. When you optimize for engagement, links clicks, landing page views, or any other surface-level actions, Facebook doesn’t care about quality. The optimization, in Facebook’s eyes, did its job. URL Parameters and Google Analytics.

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12 of the Best Link Shorteners That Aren’t the Google URL Shortener

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But if you’re a URL, shorter is better, pretty much every time. That’s why URL shorteners are such handy tools. And unlike a certain kitchen cupboard, URL shorteners are in reach of anyone with an internet browser—social media managers, regular everyday Facebook moms, small business owners, and TikTok tweens of all heights.

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