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Google Tag Gateway: what, why, and when

Google Tag Gateway (GTG) moves GA4 and Google Ads requests to first-party tracking. Explore 3 setup options and compare GTG with server-side GTM.

Manisha Mistry

Manisha Mistry

May 27, 2026

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Shopify data layer guide: what it is, why it matters & best setup methods

Learn how a Shopify data layer works, what variables it contains, and compare the best setup methods for accurate eCommerce tracking.

Tymofii Sankov

Tymofii Sankov

Aug 4, 2026

How to set up Google Analytics 4: 2026 guide

See how to set up Google Analytics 4 step by step, verify tracking, and configure essential GA4 settings for accurate reports.

Maryna Semidubarska

Maryna Semidubarska

Aug 3, 2026

The data odyssey: why half of your hits never make it home

See why your data's trip from browser to CRM plays out like a mythological epic, and how first-party tagging keeps signals from getting lost at sea.

Josh Silverbauer

Josh Silverbauer

Jul 31, 2026

A practical guide to bot-proofing your ad bidding

Bot conversions train Google Ads and Meta to chase traffic that will never buy. Here's a layered, practical fix using sGTM and Stape.

Luc Nugteren

Luc Nugteren

Jul 30, 2026

How to configure the MCP Server for Google Ads

Simplify Google Ads management and campaign reporting with Stape’s MCP server solution. Find out how to configure an MCP Server in minutes.

Mykhailo Zernov

Mykhailo Zernov

Jul 27, 2026

Google Ads offline conversion tracking via Google Sheets: no paid CRM needed

Set up Google Ads offline conversion tracking using web GTM, server GTM, Stape, and Google Sheets – no paid CRM, Zapier, or custom development required.

Abdul Kayium

Abdul Kayium

Jul 28, 2026

74% less developer involvement in tracking | TRKKN

See how TRKKN used Enhanced Tagging and Stape sGTM infrastructure to simplify tracking setup and improve data quality.

Jannik Lichte

Jannik Lichte

Jul 27, 2026

How to fight and prevent ad fatigue in 2026?

Spot ad fatigue early, refresh creatives, add server-side tracking, and protect campaign performance.

Maryna Semidubarska

Maryna Semidubarska

Jul 24, 2026

AI that actually helps with measurement: Stape's AI Assistant and three free MCP servers

Stape's free MCP servers and AI Assistant bring AI into GTM, GA4, and server-side tracking. Here's what each tool does and when to reach for it.

Manisha Mistry

Manisha Mistry

Jul 23, 2026

How to set up GTM on Shopify (all options explained)

Learn how to set up Google Tag Manager on Shopify for accurate ecommerce tracking, better data quality, and reliable analytics with this detailed guide.

Tymofii Sankov

Tymofii Sankov

Jul 21, 2026

Claude MCP guide: use cases, setup & best practices

Claude MCP connects Claude to external tools, enabling automated reporting and cross-platform workflows. Learn how it works, the configuration, best practices.

Uliana Lesiv

Uliana Lesiv

Jul 20, 2026

Scaling a Shopify footwear brand across international markets with server-side tracking | Bitmetrica

See how Bitmetrica built a reliable data foundation with Stape to expand a Shopify footwear brand across international markets.

Angelo Laudati

Angelo Laudati

Jul 15, 2026

eBook: server-side tracking, what it is and how to implement it

Get more complete conversion data and clearer ad results with Stape’s free eBook on server-side tracking.

Maryna Semidubarska

Maryna Semidubarska

Jul 14, 2026

Building a real-time "new-vs-returning" filter with server-side tracking | Nextlane Agency

See how Nextlane Agency dynamically updated Customer Match lists with a server-side pipeline, protecting new-customer acquisition and lowering future CPA.

Bryan van Bergen

Bryan van Bergen

Jul 9, 2026

Stitching users across sessions with Stape just got easier

Check out how Stape's Enricher power-up matches visitors using six identifiers and fills in missing data to boost Event Match Quality.

Manisha Mistry

Manisha Mistry

Jul 7, 2026

Tracking Shopify draft orders with sGTM and Stape Store: a complete guide

Draft order payments happen off-site and never get tracked. Learn how to attribute them using sGTM and Stape Store for accurate Google Ads conversions.

Luc Nugteren

Luc Nugteren

Jul 3, 2026

Agency pitch template: how to sell server-side tracking to clients

Download the agency pitch template to promote server-side tracking with confidence: discovery questions, objection handling, proof points.

Ira Holubovska

Ira Holubovska

Jun 29, 2026

25–35% tracking accuracy improvement for OMRON Healthcare EMEA | Hellenic Technologies

See how Hellenic Technologies helped OMRON Healthcare EMEA achieve 50%+ consent opt-in rates across European markets with iubenda and Google Consent Mode v2.

Patrick Abedin

Patrick Abedin

Jun 24, 2026

Simple tracking testing with Google Tag Manager Environments

Learn what Google Tag Manager Environments is and how to use Custom Loader with GTM Environments to test server-side tracking.

Mykhailo Zernov

Mykhailo Zernov

Jun 23, 2026

How to track affiliate conversions and pay partners correctly

Affiliate tracking connects partner clicks with sales, leads, payouts, and ROI using links, pixels, server-side tracking, and CRM data.

Maryna Semidubarska

Maryna Semidubarska

Aug 4, 2026

Martech tools, solutions, and trends for 2026

Martech tools that help teams track campaigns, manage customer data, automate messages, and improve reporting.

Maryna Semidubarska

Maryna Semidubarska

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