Google Tag Manager
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How to Track Button Clicks with GTM

Enable Click Variables in GTM (Variables > Configure > enable Click Element, Click Classes, Click ID, Click URL, Click Text). Create a Click trigger: Trigger Type = 'All Elements' or 'Just Links,' filter by Click Text, Click ID, Click Classes, or CSS Selector to target your specific button. Create a

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Quick Summary

Enable Click Variables in GTM (Variables > Configure > enable Click Element, Click Classes, Click ID, Click URL, Click Text). Create a Click trigger: Trigger Type = 'All Elements' or 'Just Links,' filter by Click Text, Click ID, Click Classes, or CSS Selector to target your specific button. Create a GA4 Event tag with a descriptive event name (e.g., 'cta_button_click') and parameters (button_text, page_url). Test in Preview Mode — click the button and verify the tag fires with correct parameters.

Overview

Enable Click Variables in GTM (Variables > Configure > enable Click Element, Click Classes, Click ID, Click URL, Click Text). Create a Click trigger: Trigger Type = 'All Elements' or 'Just Links,' filter by Click Text, Click ID, Click Classes, or CSS Selector to target your specific button. Create a GA4 Event tag with a descriptive event name (e.g., 'cta_button_click') and parameters (button_text, page_url). Test in Preview Mode — click the button and verify the tag fires with correct parameters.

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Step-by-Step Guide

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Step-by-Step Setup

Access your account or platform. Navigate to the relevant section. Complete each configuration step, testing along the way. Verify your setup using built-in diagnostic tools before relying on the data for decisions.
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Best Practices

Start with recommended defaults and optimise based on data. Review performance regularly. Make incremental changes. Document your configuration.
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Common Issues and Solutions

Check the platform's help centre for troubleshooting. Allow 24-48 hours for data to populate. Ensure correct permissions. Verify all integrations are active and properly configured.

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