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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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Pass Dynamic Purchase Value With Meta Events

Jon Loomer

If you pass purchase events to Meta via the pixel and API, you may be aware of a challenge: What do you do when the value of the purchase is variable? The issue comes into play when we have to pass events manually by adding our own event code. Let me know in the comments below! What did you do?

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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. You should test your events before relying on them in your Ads Manager reporting. Is the wrong event reported? Is the event firing?

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Verify Your Custom Website Events

Jon Loomer

If you use custom events , you need to read this. Go to your Events Manager, and you may see this message to “Verify your custom website event(s).” Let’s discuss… What Are Custom Events? Verify Your Events As I write this, the requirement to verify custom events is rolling out.

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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. This became especially obvious recently as I’ve written more about custom events. Custom Events To understand custom events, we first need to define “standard events.”

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Use ChatGPT to Generate Facebook Pixel Purchase Event Code

Jon Loomer

Ever since ChatGPT made it into the mainstream, marketers have been scrambling to find creative ways to use it. Here’s a good one: Use ChatGPT to generate purchase event code for your Facebook pixel. When creating a purchase event, you’ll need at least the following information: Product Name. Value (purchase price).

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9 Custom Events That Fire on My Website

Jon Loomer

You should use Meta events to track important actions that happen on your website. While there are standard events for your typical transactions (purchase, lead, contact), I also use nine custom events that fire when important engagement occurs. These events benefit Meta advertising. Create a separate event.

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