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What's the most common tracking bug?

Quick Answer

The most common tracking bug is duplicate or missing tag firing caused by incorrect trigger configuration in tag managers. This includes tags firing on the wrong pages, firing twice due to overlapping triggers, or not firing at all because of race conditions with consent management platforms.

Full Answer

Most common tracking bug: The problem: JavaScript executes in order. When one script throws an uncaught error, everything after it stops running. The scenario: 1. Plugin A loads (works fine) 2. Plugin B loads (throws JavaScript error) 3. Everything stops 4. Tracking code never executes 5. Analytics shows zero data How to identify: 1. Open browser console (F12) 2. Look for red error messages 3. Note which script caused error 4. That's your culprit Common error sources:

  • Outdated jQuery plugins
  • Theme JavaScript conflicts
  • Slider/carousel plugins
  • Chat...

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Cherry Tree by Seresa - https://seresa.io/seed/common-tracking-problems/tracking-broke-s8