Google Adwords Conversion Tracking code help.

**econcepts** · 20 Jul 2007, 11:33 PM

Alan,

I'm actually just completing a new workbook called "Google Analytics Uncovered for Zen Cart: The Workbook".

It is set for release from my website on or around August 15th. You may also be interested in my latest 6 Part series on Google Analytics and Zen Cart.

Just some thoughts for "Best Practices" on that side.

**econcepts** · 10 Aug 2007, 04:32 PM

I posted a similar comment in another thread, but this thread seems to be appropriate for a like post ... so here goes.

After working through all the questions in the forums regarding Google Analytics, one common theme among users is "how do I install it", and how can I add "Conversion Tracking" as well?

Up until now, the only way to add Conversion Tracking was to manually add the code.

That has now changed. I decided to re-work the original Simple Google Analytics contribution to address several issues I continue to hear.

This new version (1.1.0) now provides the ability for users to configure Google Conversion Tracking directly from within the Admin section.

I have also reworked a few of the previous items to include more "instruction" on what each item is, what you use it for, and how you use it. There were many questions like "What is the Target Address?" ; "What is the SKU/Code?" etc...

These are all answered in the new version as well.

How to Download the new version 1.1.0

You can download the new version complete with Conversion Tracking support by going to the following link in the Zen Cart downloads section:

http://www.zen-cart.com/index.php?ma...roducts_id=412

Where to get more information on the newest release

To get more information on this newest release, along with screenshots and some helpful tips on installing it, you can go to:

http://www.zencartoptimization.com/2...sion-tracking/

Enjoy!

**Darla** · 30 Aug 2010, 07:15 AM

Posted 3 days ago on another forum but no reply so posted it here.
Adding Google CONVERSION TRACKING CODE

I'm lost and have read at least 30 replies on several threads concerning adding Google CONVERSION TRACKING CODE. Today is Aug 2010 I'm running ZC v1.3.9b and I need up to date help.

Google gave me a small bit of code to insert. Here it is (personal numbers are changed):

<script type="text/javascript">
/* <![CDATA[ */
var google_conversion_id = XXXXXXXXXX;
var google_conversion_language = "en";
var google_conversion_format = "2";
var google_conversion_color = "ffffff";
var google_conversion_label = "-zQjl3QEQuJqz4AM";
var google_conversion_value = 0;
/* ]]> */
</script>
<script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/conversion.js">
</script>
<noscript>
<div style="display:inline;">
<img height="1" width="1" style="border-style:none;" alt="" src="http://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/conversion/1007471928/?label=-zQjl3QEQuJqz4AM&guid=ON&script=0"/>
</div>
</noscript>

Googles PHP INSERTION INSTRUCTIONS state:
1. Open your conversion confirmation page PHP file. If multiple pages are generated from the same file, find the section in the PHP file which generates your conversion page.

2. Insert the conversion tracking code onto the conversion confirmation page. Make sure that the code appears within a static HTML section, not contained within an PHP code section (delineated by <? and ?> markers).

Insert the conversion tracking code snippet directly into the body of the conversion confirmation page. Search for the </body> tag and place the code immediately above it. If the </body> tag is not located within the static portion of the HTML page, make sure that you add the code snippet so that it appears within the <body> section of the page.

Reading the ZC forum it seems there are two flies that need altering which I think are first:
/includes/modules/pages/checkout_success/header_php.php
I INTEND TO OPEN THE FILE and insert the above Google code after line 54 which reads:
$orders_id = $zv_orders_id;
IS THIS CORRECT? IT IS IN CONFLICT WITH GOOGLES INSTRUCTIONS FROM ABOVE.

and second:
tpl_footer.php (don't know where to find this or what code to add at what insertion point?). GOOGLE ONLY PROVIDED ONE BIT OF CODE SHOWN ABOVE.

Really need help. As you can surmise I do not know PHP but do know HTML. Grateful for any clear instruction you can provide.

**econcepts** · 31 Aug 2010, 02:34 PM

Darla,

Just install my Simple Google Analytics module and this is all pre-built into it. NO coding needed. :) My module includes tracking for standard Google Analytics, Ecommerce Tracking, Google Adwords Conversion Tracking, Google Goals, Google Funnels.

Just make sure if you tried to hand enter any code for tracking into your site you REMOVE it completely or you'll see duplicate numbers within your reports.

**Darla** · 2 Sep 2010, 08:47 AM

Many thanks for responding. Am puzzling through the Read Me for the link to the new install you provided. I'm running ZC v1.3.9b and have some questions.

Looked for and could not find: /includes/templates/classic/common/tpl_main_page.php
All I found were two files: includes/templates/classic/common/tpl_footer.php> and includes/templates/classic/common/tpl_header.php>

Also I updated the Database with the file googleanalytics-INSTALL.sql
However I did not remover the text "-INSTALL" from the file name. How can I fix that mistake - or is it a mistake?

Thanks.

**econcepts** · 2 Sep 2010, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by Darla

Looked for and could not find: /includes/templates/classic/common/tpl_main_page.php
All I found were two files: includes/templates/classic/common/tpl_footer.php> and includes/templates/classic/common/tpl_header.php>

You'll have to COPY (don't move) the file from the same location but in the 'template_default' directory. Copy it to your classic folder (if that is the template you are using) add the line of code indicated, and you're all set.

Originally Posted by Darla

Also I updated the Database with the file googleanalytics-INSTALL.sql
However I did not remover the text "-INSTALL" from the file name. How can I fix that mistake - or is it a mistake?

That is not a mistake. As long as you got the green message saying that all the statements were processed and no errors, you're fine.

**Darla** · 2 Sep 2010, 11:33 PM

I was able to find and correct tpl_main_page.ph and place it into the correct common folder.

The file googleanalytics-INSTALL.sql was uploaded to the database but I did not see the green message saying that all the statements were processed and no errors. So how can I check that? Or should I upload the same file again?

Thanks for the clear instructions.

**econcepts** · 5 Sep 2010, 01:14 PM

Don't upload the file. Open it, copy and paste the entire contents of it to the SQL Patch section in your admin.

It won't hurt anything to run it again.

**geekgirl** · 9 Jan 2011, 03:13 AM

Hi there, I was wondering if your module was backwards compatible with 1.3.8a?

I am afraid to upgrade as everytime I have it has broken my site. Database not compatible every time.

**econcepts** · 11 Jan 2011, 05:27 PM

Yes, this module is fully compatible with ALL versions of zen cart new and old. No problems at all.

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