Delay requests for better timing in server Google Tag Manager

Are you struggling with data being sent at the wrong time or facing issues with duplicate data in your analytics? Need to control when data requests are sent in server-side Google Tag Manager to improve timing and accuracy in your analytics setup?

In this article, we will review Stape's solution for this problem - Request Delay power-up.

Request Delay use case

The Request Delay power-up on Stape allows you to delay the sending of data requests in server-side Google Tag Manager (sGTM) by 15 to 1500 minutes. This is useful for controlling the timing of data transfers, ensuring that data is sent at the most appropriate times to improve the accuracy and reliability of your analytics.

Benefits of Stape's Request Delay power-up

With Stape's Request Delay power-up, you get:

• Control over data request timing.
• Reduction of duplicate or unnecessary data.
• Customization of data flow.

How to set up Request Delay power-up?

1. Register or log in to your Stape account to set up and use the power-up. You can use the power-up for free regardless of your Stape plan.
2. Go to Stape admin, choose a container → Power-ups → click “Use” next to Request Delay.ʼ

3. Activate the toggle near Request Delay and click “Save changes”. The power-up will activate. 

Conclusion

Request Delay power-up ensures more accurate and timely data tracking, making it easier to manage your analytics. It's a simple way to optimize how your data flows.

The only thing you need to do is activate the power-up in Stape’s admin. 

If you face any problems with the power-up, feel free to contact our support.