Learn how to install the Google Tag Manager code in the flipbook player.
Until recently, the Google Tag Manager integration was done on a profile/domain-wide basis but continues to be available only for our Enterprise users. That means that by installing the Google Tag Manager on your profile/custom domain, the code snippet would appear there and on all the subsequent flipbooks in that workspace.
Since we wanted to make this feature more accessible for other Enterprise users, we decided to add this integration inside our flipbook player. That means that after purchasing this feature (within an Enteprise account) from one of our account managers, you’ll be able to add advanced functionalities to your Flipsnack publications (such as Hubspot, Google Ads, and Facebook Pixel integration).
Keep in mind that this feature has to be activated manually by one of our account managers. Since you can deploy code through the GTM integration, we want to ensure it's not used maliciously, so we will always ask you questions about the purpose and usage before we activate it.
The installation process is just as straightforward as the Enterprise integration, with the only difference being where we paste our container ID. No worries, if you haven’t done this before, I’ll walk you, step by step, through the installation process.
How to set up the GTM integration
If it’s the first time you’ve heard of Google Tag Manager and you don’t know where to start, I would suggest visiting this Google article for an overview. That should help get a better idea of how it works and how to begin.
Now, if you are somewhat familiar with the platform, here is what you need to do and look after:
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First, we recommend adding a new "container" in GTM for Flipsnack tags. It's better to keep tags organized in your GTM account to avoid any future confusion regarding which tags are used on your site and which are used on Flipsnack. Name the new container "Flipsnack".
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Each GTM container has a unique ID. So if you've just created a new container for Flipsnack, you will need its unique ID.
You'll recognize it easily because it contains the letters GTM and a string of letters and numbers: GTM-XXXXXXX
This ID is displayed in your GTM account right next to Workspace Changes and the Preview and Submit buttons on the top right.
You will need to copy the entire ID (GTM letters included).
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Now, log in to your Flipsnack account. Go to My Flipbooks and find the flipbook for which you want to add the GTM code. Click Customize. You should be able to find your Google Tag Manager tab beneath the Google Analytics tab. Click on the tab, paste the GTM ID in the field, and click Save & Share.
To check if everything works, copy the link of your flipbook and go back to your Google Tag Manager Container. Click Preview in the top right corner and paste your link in the next dialog box. Press Connect, and a new window with your flipbook should open. If you see the Tag Assistant box in the bottom right corner or hits being sent to GTM, you have done everything correctly.