Test campaign click URLs under the ads URL test tool in Google Ads UI.
(1) Campaign tracking URL:
- Test campaign click URLs using the ads URL test tool in Google Ads UI.
(2) Perform gclid test on click URL:
- Ensure
gclid
is set. - Verify
gclid
is stored in 1P cookie (gcl_aw
cookie indicating OGDT and auto-tagging). - Confirm there are no redirects.
(3) Reconfirm sitewide tagging:
- Ensure
gcl_aw
persists as you navigate through the website before reaching the conversion page.
(4) Complete a test conversion:
- Confirm the conversion page is tagged.
- Ensure
gcl_aw
cookie persists. - Verify cross-domain tracking is enabled if there is a domain change.
- Ensure the conversion tag does not fire in an iframe.
Lead the pack with accurate tagging!