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How much maintenance do tracking plugins need?
Client-side tracking plugins require regular maintenance: plugin updates after WooCommerce releases, compatibility testing after theme changes, GTM container updates when ad platforms change their requirements,...
Is PixelYourSite Pro worth $99/year?
PixelYourSite Pro pricing changed in May 2025 — Bundle Starter is now $249/year for one site, not $99. At that price it's worth it for...
Is Pixel Manager for WooCommerce actually free?
Yes — the free version covers Google Ads conversions, Facebook Pixel, and core WooCommerce events for browser-side tracking. Pro tiers unlock advanced features. But true...
Should I use free or paid WooCommerce tracking plugins?
The 'free plugin' decision rarely is. Free plugins usually require GTM and a server-side container — $70K-$145K over five years in setup and developer maintenance...
Which WooCommerce plugins send data to BigQuery?
Three categories of WooCommerce-to-BigQuery tools exist: ETL connectors (Coupler.io, Skyvia, Airbyte) sync database records on schedules; GA4's free BigQuery export streams behavioral events with 24-72...
Which plugin is best for non-technical marketers?
For non-technical marketers, the practical choice is PixelYourSite Pro (~$160/year, browser-based with native Facebook CAPI), Pixel Manager for WooCommerce Pro (one-time fee, endorsed by Google's...
How do I diagnose broken WooCommerce tracking?
Start with the platform's real-time tools — GA4 DebugView, Meta Events Manager Test Events — to see whether the event reaches the destination at all....
Why did my tracking stop working after a WordPress update?
WordPress, WooCommerce, and PHP updates regularly deprecate functions and hooks that older tracking plugins rely on — and an unmaintained plugin breaks silently the moment...
Can my theme break WooCommerce tracking?
Yes. Page builders like Elementor and Divi replace WooCommerce template files when you customise the checkout or thank-you page, which removes the template hooks that...
Is server-side tracking more stable than client-side?
Yes. Client-side tracking runs in the visitor's browser, where ad blockers, Safari Intelligent Tracking Prevention, theme conflicts, and caching all break it — typical loss...
How do I prevent tracking plugins from breaking?
Five things prevent tracking plugins from breaking: prefer server-side over browser-side, keep WordPress, WooCommerce, and the plugin updated together, test every update on staging first,...
How do I find which plugin is breaking my tracking?
Disable plugins one by one while keeping WooCommerce and your tracking plugin active. After disabling each plugin, place a test order and check whether the...