Once click tracking is enabled, click events on your Amazon links are forwarded to Google Analytics and Meta (Facebook) Pixel. Use this guide to set up reports and monitor click activity.
Before You Begin
- Ensure Google Analytics or Meta Pixel are integrated with Shopify.
- Verify that you are on the Pro plan or higher to unlock tracking events.
Option A: Google Analytics (GA4) Tracking
Spreadr logs each affiliate link click as an event in Google Analytics. The tracking parameters sent to GA4 are structured as follows:
| Parameter Name | Logged Value / Description |
|---|---|
event_category | Spreadr Link |
action | Click |
event_label | The exact destination URL of the Amazon product page |
To locate reports in Google Analytics:
- Sign in to your Google Analytics Dashboard.
- Go to the property/view for your Shopify storefront.
- Click on Reports > Engagement > Events on the left sidebar.
- Look for the event name labeled Click.
- Filter or explore events where Event Category = 'Spreadr Link'. You can drill down using parameters such as link_url or page_title.
Note on Delay: Google Analytics events may take anywhere from a few minutes up to 24-48 hours to process and register fully in standard reports.
Option B: Meta (Facebook) Pixel Tracking
Clicks are also captured by Meta Pixel as custom events, using these event parameters:
| Parameter Name | Logged Value / Description |
|---|---|
event | SpreadrClick |
custom parameter | Amazonlink |
To locate reports in Meta Event Manager:
- Sign in to your Meta Events Manager.
- Select your Pixel property and click View Analytics.
- Navigate to Events from the left-side navigation menu.
- Search or filter for events named SpreadrClick.
Real-Time Activity: You can also verify incoming clicks immediately inside Event Manager's Real-Time > Events debugging panel.
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