Content network- tracking

angel man · 09-04-2009, 04:58 PM

hi there,
For Google content network for cpa offers, is it a MUST to use Google conversion code or we can use third party tools like prosper202?
I heard to run placement reports, Google conversion code is a must, is that true?

Thanks.

digitrevenue · 09-04-2009, 05:20 PM

You may take a look at their TOS or on their website, usually they will let's you know what you have to do

angel man · 09-04-2009, 10:09 PM

digi,
that is not affiliate network specific.

I am asking a general question about Google conversion code.

PS: I think you are in a rush to make posts and so you kind of left a spam comment here. LOL.

Adbeat · 09-05-2009, 01:45 AM

to run reports that show actual conversions you will need to have the google conversion code working. You can still run placement reports without it, but you will only get impression, clicks, and cost data for each site/url.

you can basically get similar info by using a tracking system like T202 that stores referrer data and can match that with the conversions based on subids.

angel man · 09-05-2009, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ppclabs

you can basically get similar info by using a tracking system like T202 that stores referrer data and can match that with the conversions based on subids.

PPClabs,

I am wary of giving too much info to Google. I want to avoid as much as possible.
I see 3 applications of theirs in use:
- google analytics
- google conversion tracking
- google website optimizer

1) So by using prosper202, we don't need Google conversion code, is that right?
so for search, content, placement targeting, prosper202 is enough?

2) Google analytics. Can we use another program and still get similar info, if yes, which one that would be?

3) google website optimizer: Is it safe to use? does this also give info on our sites to Google.
If yes, what is the alternate program that works similarly.

Please clarify. Thanks.

pikachu · 09-06-2009, 01:52 AM

I definitely agree that the Big G might be starting to collect a bit too much data. I think these will help point you in the right direction.

1) Prosper 202 will get you your conversion info on different keywords and adgroups based on sub id. This will most likely get you the stats your looking for.

2) Check out piwik.org self hosted app. Should have most of the features you need.

3) Not sure on this one, def curious as to whether Google Website optimizer is recommended.

Hope this helps

angel man · 09-06-2009, 07:09 AM

pikachu,
Thanks for the info.

Piwik looks promising. I have been using statcounter so far but it has 500 limit for free.

Again prosper202: can I run placement reports using this without using Google conversion code?
I want to use Google content network also.

Thanks.

pauljeaston · 09-24-2009, 05:15 AM

Sure you can with prosper 202, add {placements} at the end of the link generated by prosper202

09-04-2009, 04:58 PM	#1
angel man Active Warrior Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Content network- tracking hi there, For Google content network for cpa offers, is it a MUST to use Google conversion code or we can use third party tools like prosper202? I heard to run placement reports, Google conversion code is a must, is that true? Thanks.

09-04-2009, 05:20 PM	#2
digitrevenue CEO of DigitRevenue.com War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Contact Info	Re: Content network- tracking You may take a look at their TOS or on their website, usually they will let's you know what you have to do

09-04-2009, 10:09 PM	#3
angel man Active Warrior Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Content network- tracking digi, that is not affiliate network specific. I am asking a general question about Google conversion code. PS: I think you are in a rush to make posts and so you kind of left a spam comment here. LOL.

09-05-2009, 01:45 AM	#4
Adbeat HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 103 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Content network- tracking to run reports that show actual conversions you will need to have the google conversion code working. You can still run placement reports without it, but you will only get impression, clicks, and cost data for each site/url. you can basically get similar info by using a tracking system like T202 that stores referrer data and can match that with the conversions based on subids.

09-06-2009, 01:52 AM	#6
pikachu Active Warrior Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 98 Thanks: 2 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Content network- tracking I definitely agree that the Big G might be starting to collect a bit too much data. I think these will help point you in the right direction. 1) Prosper 202 will get you your conversion info on different keywords and adgroups based on sub id. This will most likely get you the stats your looking for. 2) Check out piwik.org self hosted app. Should have most of the features you need. 3) Not sure on this one, def curious as to whether Google Website optimizer is recommended. Hope this helps

09-06-2009, 07:09 AM	#7
angel man Active Warrior Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Content network- tracking pikachu, Thanks for the info. Piwik looks promising. I have been using statcounter so far but it has 500 limit for free. Again prosper202: can I run placement reports using this without using Google conversion code? I want to use Google content network also. Thanks.

09-24-2009, 05:15 AM	#8
pauljeaston Pauljeaston Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 91 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Content network- tracking Sure you can with prosper 202, add {placements} at the end of the link generated by prosper202
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