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Does server-side tracking cost more than client-side?
The upfront cost is higher — server-side tracking requires server infrastructure, configuration, and potentially developer time. But the total cost of ownership is often lower....
Can ad blockers stop server-side tracking?
No. Ad blockers operate inside the browser — they block JavaScript from loading, prevent network requests to known tracking domains, and strip URL parameters. Server-side...
How do I connect WooCommerce to BigQuery?
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What WooCommerce tracking plugins actually work?
The most reliable WooCommerce conversion tracking plugins are Pixel Manager for WooCommerce (12+ years of development, supports GA4, Meta, TikTok, Google Ads), Conversios (all-in-one GA4...
Why do tracking plugins break?
WooCommerce plugin conflicts, hook changes between versions, and aggressive caching are the main causes. Plugins that modify the same hooks or load incompatible scripts break...
How do I query WooCommerce data in BigQuery?
Export WooCommerce orders, customers, and products to BigQuery using ETL tools, then query with standard SQL. Connect to Looker Studio for dashboards.
How do I prevent tracking plugin conflicts?
The main cause of tracking plugin conflicts is duplicate pixels -- installing multiple plugins that fire the same tracking events inflates conversion numbers and corrupts...
What's the easiest way to add tracking to WooCommerce?
The easiest path is a dedicated plugin like MonsterInsights (for GA4) or Conversios (for multi-platform). These connect your WooCommerce store to analytics platforms with zero...
Why do WooCommerce tracking plugins keep breaking?
WooCommerce tracking plugins break because they depend on hooks, JavaScript APIs, and data layer structures that change with every major WooCommerce or WordPress update. WordPress...
How do I send WooCommerce data to BigQuery?
Two approaches: (1) Manual CSV export from WooCommerce, then upload to BigQuery -- simple but not scalable and useless for real-time decisions. (2) No-code ETL...
Why do GA4 and Facebook conversion numbers never match?
They use fundamentally different measurement systems. GA4 uses session-based, last-click attribution with first-party cookies. Meta uses 7-day click / 1-day view attribution and counts view-through...
Why are my UTM parameters disappearing?
The most common culprits: (1) URL redirects (301/302) that strip query strings -- check with Redirect Detective or WhereGoes.com. (2) Link shorteners that don't preserve...