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Product Update 02/24: New connectors, Google Ads upgrade and support for Consent Mode v2

Product Update 02/24: New connectors, Google Ads upgrade and support for Consent Mode v2

We've been working tirelessly to make Tracklution the go-to tracking solution for digital advertisers, and today, we're thrilled to share some exciting updates that have been highly requested by our community. So, without further ado, let's dive into the details!

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Hello Tracklutionaries,

We've been working tirelessly to make Tracklution the go-to tracking solution for digital advertisers, and today, we're thrilled to share some exciting updates that have been highly requested by our community. So, without further ado, let's dive into the details!

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New Connectors: Google Analytics 4 and Snapchat

By popular demand, we've added two powerful connectors to our arsenal: Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Snapchat. These additions mean you can now seamlessly forward your tracking data server-side to both platforms, directly through Tracklution and with a single tracking installation. Setting these new Connectors up in Tracklution is super easy, as always!

Setting up new connectors

As Google Ads is the most important advertising channel for many Tracklution users, we're giving the Connector all the love it deserves. The Google Ads Connector has recently received a significant upgrade with multiple updates and optimizations to make it better. After rigorous testing with various clients, we're seeing an impressive increase in conversion levels by 5-25% compared to traditional web tracking methods.

How does it work? Tracklution now generates two types of conversion lists for a single conversion action:

  • Offline Conversion Import: For tracking click-conversions.
  • Web Tag + API Enhancement: For view-through/engage conversions.

This differentiation allows advertisers to have more transparency in attribution of their conversions between click conversions and view-through/engagement conversions, offering a clearer picture of campaign performance. Both Conversion Action lists should be set as 'Primary' for most benefits. Typically, click-conversions account for ~90-95% of total conversions, with the remaining ~5-10% coming from view or engaged conversions.

Google Ads example

We'll automatically upgrade all existing clients to this new and improved Google Ads Connector version.

In response to evolving privacy regulations, Google introduced Consent Mode v2, a framework designed to help advertisers run campaigns in compliance with consent laws, particularly in the European Economic Area (EEA), where it becomes mandatory from March 2024.

Tracklution now supports Consent Mode v2 for both Google Ads and Google Analytics 4. By default, we apply "Basic Consent Mode," so Tracklution tags should be loaded after receiving cookie consent. For those needing more flexibility, "Advanced Consent Mode" is now also available, allowing limited data collection for analytics purposes.

Dive deeper into Consent Mode v2 with our documentation

Conclusion

These updates reflect our commitment to providing you with the most advanced and user-friendly tracking solution available. We believe these enhancements will make a significant difference in your digital advertising efforts.

Happy Tracking, Folks!

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Questions and answers

What does Tracklution actually do?

Tracklution sends conversion data directly to ad platforms (Meta, Google Ads, TikTok, etc.) through server-side APIs. Instead of relying on browser pixels that get blocked by ad blockers, iOS privacy changes, and cookie restrictions, your data goes server-to-server. The result: ad platforms see more of your real conversions, their algorithms optimize better, and you get better ROAS.

What is server-side tracking?

Server-side tracking gathers first-party data directly on your website and sends tracking events to ad platforms via Conversion APIs. This approach bypasses restrictions from iOS devices, ad blockers, and privacy-focused browsers, providing more accurate data and making your paid advertising more efficient.

Is it just one setup that feeds data into all my ad platforms?

Yes. You install Tracklution once, connect your ad accounts, and it sends conversion data to all platforms simultaneously through their respective APIs (Meta CAPI, Google Ads API, TikTok Events API, etc.). No need to manage separate server-side setups for each platform.

How much more conversion data will my ad platforms actually see?

On average, clients report 34.2% more conversions compared to traditional browser-based pixels. This means the ad algorithms have significantly more signal to work with, which translates to 15-35% lower customer acquisition costs for most clients.

Do I need developers to set this up?

No. Setup takes 5-15 minutes depending on your platform. For Shopify, WooCommerce, and other supported platforms, it is plug-and-play. You do not need custom coding or engineering resources. For GTM users, you can keep your existing setup and add Tracklution alongside it.

Do I need to remove my existing tracking tags?

Not necessarily. Tracklution works alongside your current setup. You can run both in parallel initially to compare data, then decide whether to simplify.

What about the DNS / CNAME setup?

Tracklution uses a first-party CNAME record on your domain for data collection. This takes a couple of minutes to configure and up to 48 hours to propagate. It is what makes the tracking resistant to ad blockers and browser restrictions.

Can I verify that the data is actually more accurate?

Yes. Run Tracklution alongside your existing tracking and compare. The dashboard also shows "recovered events" so you can see exactly how many conversions would have been missed without server-side tracking.

Can I distinguish between organic and paid traffic?

Yes. Tracklution preserves traffic source attribution. The conversion data sent to each ad platform includes the proper attribution parameters.

What about offline conversions (phone calls, in-store, CRM events)?

Tracklution supports offline conversion tracking through webhooks and CRM integrations. If someone clicks an ad, then converts offline, you can feed that back to the ad platforms. Clients using this see up to 35% reduction in acquisition costs because the algorithms learn from the full conversion picture.

How does this work with cookie consent and CMP tools?

Tracklution supports both Basic and Advanced Consent Mode. It reads your CMP data layer automatically and respects user consent choices. In Advanced Consent Mode, it can still collect anonymized, cookieless data when users decline cookies, which helps ad platform modeling without violating privacy rules. Fully GDPR-compliant.

How is this different from Stape or building your own sGTM setup?

Stape provides server-side GTM hosting, which means you still need to build and maintain the tags, triggers, and configuration yourself. Tracklution is a complete solution: plug-and-play setup, automatic event detection, built-in consent management, a real-time analytics dashboard, and ongoing maintenance of all API connections. When ad platforms change their APIs (which happens often), we handle the updates.

How does the agency partner model work?

Single dashboard to manage all client accounts. Each client has their own tracking container. The platform handles all technical maintenance, so you are not stuck troubleshooting API changes or broken tracking.

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