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Server-Side Tracking Setup (sGTM)

I move tracking from the browser to a server: data goes through your website’s subdomain, less of it is lost to ad blockers and browser restrictions, and you control exactly what is sent to Google, Meta and other platforms.

from $250
turnkey setup
1 subdomain
data goes through your site
150+
projects with analytics
3–7 days
setup time
When you need it

Who it’s for

Large budgets

Every lost conversion costs money

The more conversions Google Ads and Meta see, the better campaigns learn.

Audiences with ad blockers

IT, B2B, international markets

Requests to your own subdomain are blocked less often than direct requests to Google and Meta.

Data control

GDPR and personal data

On the server you can strip unnecessary data before it reaches ad platforms.

What’s included

What’s included

01 — Server

Infrastructure

  • Server-side GTM container on Stape or Google Cloud
  • Your own subdomain and DNS record
  • Server region choice, including the EU
02 — GA4

Analytics

  • GA4 sent via the server
  • All events and parameters checked
  • Longer cookie lifetime in Safari if needed
03 — Advertising

Conversions

  • Google Ads with Conversion Linker
  • Enhanced Conversions
  • Meta Conversions API and TikTok Events API
04 — Data quality

Control

  • Consent Mode v2 compatibility
  • Personal data cleanup
  • Preview testing and documentation
What you get: a server container on your subdomain, GA4 and ad conversions sent via the server, tested in Preview mode and documented.
Not included: server container hosting (Stape or Google Cloud) — billed by the provider, the ad budget, website code changes that need a developer.
How I work

How the work goes

1
Audit
I review your current GTM, GA4, ad tags and cookie consent.
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2
Server
I create the container, subdomain and DNS record.
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3
Migration
I connect GA4, Google Ads, Meta and TikTok via the server.
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4
Testing
I test in Preview, publish and compare data before and after.
Pricing

From $250

Server-side tracking setup starts at $250. The price depends on the number of platforms (GA4, Google Ads, Meta, TikTok), events and the state of your current tracking.

Server container hosting is paid separately under the Stape or Google Cloud plan. For smaller sites the free Stape plan is often enough.

This website itself runs on sGTM: GA4 is sent through a server container on an ads-expert.online subdomain.

If you only need basic analytics, see GA4 and GTM setup.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is server-side tracking?
The browser sends events not directly to Google or Meta but to your own server. The server processes the data and forwards it to GA4, Google Ads, Meta and other platforms.
Why sGTM if the site already has GTM?
Regular GTM sends data from the browser, and some of it is lost to ad blockers and Safari restrictions. A server container works through your subdomain and gives you control over what is sent.
How much does server container hosting cost?
It depends on traffic and the Stape or Google Cloud plan. Smaller sites often fit the free Stape plan; larger ones need a paid plan.
Will my current tracking break during setup?
No. Everything is tested in Preview mode, and changes are published only after checking.
Does sGTM work with Consent Mode?
Yes, the consent state is sent to the server along with events, and server tags respect it.


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