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Creating a Pixel

Step 1: Navigate to the pixel section

  • Select “New Pixel” to start

Step 2: Choose the Type of Pixel to Create

  • If selecting a Conversion Pixel, choose the action that will trigger it:

Step 3: Name your pixel

  • Best Practice: Advertiser - Pixel Type
    • Example: Growth Channel Retargeting Pixel

Step 4: Place the pixel

  • Add the pixel to the desired page or within your GTM container

Step 5: Confirm Pixel is Firing Correctly

  • Verify the pixel using three metrics:
    • Total Fires: total number of times the pixel has ever fired
    • Fires in Last 24 Hours: number of times it fired in the past 24 hours
    • Time Since Last Fire: time elapsed since the pixel last fired