0:00 - Introduction 0:27 - What is the Global Site Tag? 2:38 - What is Google Tag Manager? 4:04 - What's the Difference? 4:13 - Similarities 4:34 - Differences 5:51 - When Should You Use Gtag or GTM? 7:22 - Which One Do I Recommend? 8:15 - Can I Install the Global Site Tag through Google Tag Manager? 9:04 - Is it ok to have GTM and the Gtag installed on the same Page?
This is an absolutely perfectly executed video! All of the information I needed, none of the information I didn't, and I come away with a clear idea of what actions to take with my website. Going to start with GTM from the beginning. Wish I could give this video 11/10!! Love all your videos for this reason Julian! By far the best resource on the internet for Marketing Tech.
Hello from Poland Julian! Thank you A LOT for clarifying this one. I always questioned myself what was the true difference between gtag.js, analytics.js, Tag Manager and so on. I remember reading Google documentation a couple of times, but the way you put it "gtag is a mini version of Tag Manager" is so simple and clear that I'll just never forget. As usual, the uniqueness of your channel, breaking down technical matters into simple concepts. Keep it up with the incredible job! Your videos are a great source of knowledge (and I personally used them a couple of times training for my team). All the best! John :)
Man I just want to say, I'm an online marketeer and you are always the first person I go to for tutorials, for a couple of years now. You are in my opinion really the best out there regarding anything Google. Keep it up!
I think where GTAG shines is when you use a different tag manager such as Adobe Launch. You can place gtag simply by installing a single launch extension.
8:55 Cannot find answer anywhere on how to install for example the "gtag(config' , 'AW-32992582' )" global site tag for Google Ads through Google Tag Manager? Or you do not install it and you inly setup Google Ads Conversion through Google Tag manager?
Well I would say, always install GTM. You've done it once, you won't need to change anything in the future in the code of your pages. It's a lot easier this way.
Nice and very helpful information! Especially my question if GTag script and GTM script can be run in html at the same time was answered perfectly. I will choose the Google Tag Manager in the future. Thank you very much!
I use gtagjs as it allows me full control on what's being tracked. If you know code, you can benefit from using either gtagjs or dataLayer.push and define advanced events, errors and custom pageviews in your code. For example you can track the types of errors in your forms, actions on your video or audio player... If you have charts or maps in your site you can track what's happening inside the charts/maps...
So it means we deploy GTM code on all pages once, and then manage all tags from within GTM. If I want to add a new tag I don't need to touch the website code, right? Thanks for the great video.
I have installed Gtag.js code on my website. As you clarify, I just want to Install GTM. Now, Can I simply remove the Gtag code and paste GTM code to head & body sections.
Always giving out clear advice! Brilliant. Question: if I have a 100% gtm setup how can I fire website call conversion tracking via GTM as it needs the gtag?
Hi Julian, Great video as always, well done. Quick question, if a website has both global site tag firing GA and GTM and I have setup enhanced commerce within GTM. Will the ecommerce work as GA is not firing via GTM?
Hi! Should I have both gtag.js and gtm.js on my site? I am using Google Site Kit for my Woocommerce Site, it allow to connect GTM and GA at the same time. Is it will install both of gtag.js and gtm.js on my site? Thanks
thank you very much for explaining the differences. Very useful. Question: how would one go about merging the Google site tag with a new google tag setup for a website to avoid any duplication? So if our platform doesn't provide an area where we can copy the GTM code into the Gtag javascript, how would one go about merging?
Your video helped me a lot, many thanks! but what do I do if I installed the google tag manager with a plug in in my wordpress and then I discover there is a global site tag gtag.js installed that shows me an error, how can I delete it so that I only have the google tag manager?
Great tutorial, Julian, as usual. I was removed GTM and put back gTag because I couldn't install the anti-flicker required by google experiment. Could you advice how can resolve such a scenario. Thanks
There is 1 GIANT caviot: Caching I found that on wordpress the big tools like wp-rocket will only properly cache google analytics tags. if you use google tag manager, you will get bugs.
@@MeasureSchool OMG Yeah I tried kit, well it's easier but I don't feel it's right to run analytics witthin the site itself, although it just made installing the scripts quicker.
complete nonsense, GTM is only superior for those who don't write code. The simple elegant gtag() function can be used with any JavaScript you can imagine.
here's why this is absurd: GTM is being used by people who have no business using it. they don't write code. they find trash on the internet and shove it into GTM and create overly elaborate completely unnecessary scenarios. so the only people who should be using GTM in the first place are coders, and the paradox is "coders wouldn't use a WYSIWYG like GTM" Google made only one mistake: there should have been a gtag() config to simply add on GTM but you cannot push GTM through gtag() config. so it's created this horrible mess where 7 out of 10 websites have horrible GTM implementations that should have been done with the global site tag to begin with it's not all that hard to copy and paste a Facebook urchin or push a side by side SxS JavaScript conversion that sends the conversion data to both gtag(), The Facebook API and Even the enhanced conversions API from Google but all of this is a giant mess now for one simple reason: Google did not create a configuration GTag push for GTM container IDs it's absurd.
0:00 - Introduction
0:27 - What is the Global Site Tag?
2:38 - What is Google Tag Manager?
4:04 - What's the Difference?
4:13 - Similarities
4:34 - Differences
5:51 - When Should You Use Gtag or GTM?
7:22 - Which One Do I Recommend?
8:15 - Can I Install the Global Site Tag through Google Tag Manager?
9:04 - Is it ok to have GTM and the Gtag installed on the same Page?
Nice one as usual Julian - I wonder how many of us owe our careers to your content. Big up!
I'm among them.
Perfect! This video answers all the queries about GST & GTM.
Clear, concise, and to the point, this video answered questions I didn't even know I had! Nicely done!
This is an absolutely perfectly executed video! All of the information I needed, none of the information I didn't, and I come away with a clear idea of what actions to take with my website. Going to start with GTM from the beginning. Wish I could give this video 11/10!! Love all your videos for this reason Julian! By far the best resource on the internet for Marketing Tech.
Yes Turner! Glad I'm top rated in your eyes XD
Hello from Poland Julian!
Thank you A LOT for clarifying this one. I always questioned myself what was the true difference between gtag.js, analytics.js, Tag Manager and so on. I remember reading Google documentation a couple of times, but the way you put it "gtag is a mini version of Tag Manager" is so simple and clear that I'll just never forget.
As usual, the uniqueness of your channel, breaking down technical matters into simple concepts. Keep it up with the incredible job! Your videos are a great source of knowledge (and I personally used them a couple of times training for my team).
All the best!
John :)
I really enjoyed this crisp video, hitting all the critical differences. You have a new fan!
Glad I found your channel. Your content is incredible
Man I just want to say, I'm an online marketeer and you are always the first person I go to for tutorials, for a couple of years now. You are in my opinion really the best out there regarding anything Google. Keep it up!
man, you re channel is awesme.
Excelently organized explanation! Thanks
Um Oi do Brasil! Excelente explicação sobre a tag do google e gtm. Valeeeu!
Extremely useful video! Thanks a lot, it clarified the question I was having related to Google Tag Manager vs GTag!
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Always a lot of useful information even from basic information like this. Best measurement videos on RUclips! Awesome job Julian.
Thank you, this video answered my query clearly! Google should include this video to their site.
you answer all my question in this video !!! really appreciate for your sharing !! please keep sharing and i like your video very much !
thanks julian. again another super useful video
So informative as always, many thanks Julian
By far the best explanation and comparison of the 2 google tools. Thanks for such a great content.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video Julien! everything very clear and well explained
super easy to understand, thanks!
Thanks, Julian finally I understand the gtag.js meaning.
I work only with GTM but it always good to know new things.
Thank you for clearing this up!
very informative, just the video i was looking for. i was really confused between both. now m clear in 10min
Thank you for this video. It was very well explained. It is tricky to get an explanation like this.
Glad it was helpful!
I think where GTAG shines is when you use a different tag manager such as Adobe Launch. You can place gtag simply by installing a single launch extension.
Thanks for this amazing content
Its really hard to find this stuff among brazillian digital marketing youtuber
Really nice and informative. Thanks. But check 09:56 out in the video - Who wins ... GTM or ... :)
Thank you for sharing this detailed breakdown. It really helped me out.
Thanks - glad it was helpful!
8:55 Cannot find answer anywhere on how to install for example the "gtag(config' , 'AW-32992582' )" global site tag for Google Ads through Google Tag Manager? Or you do not install it and you inly setup Google Ads Conversion through Google Tag manager?
Same question here! Did you ever find an answer on this?
Well I would say, always install GTM. You've done it once, you won't need to change anything in the future in the code of your pages.
It's a lot easier this way.
Nice and very helpful information! Especially my question if GTag script and GTM script can be run in html at the same time was answered perfectly. I will choose the Google Tag Manager in the future. Thank you very much!
I use gtagjs as it allows me full control on what's being tracked. If you know code, you can benefit from using either gtagjs or dataLayer.push and define advanced events, errors and custom pageviews in your code. For example you can track the types of errors in your forms, actions on your video or audio player... If you have charts or maps in your site you can track what's happening inside the charts/maps...
So it means we deploy GTM code on all pages once, and then manage all tags from within GTM. If I want to add a new tag I don't need to touch the website code, right? Thanks for the great video.
I have installed Gtag.js code on my website. As you clarify, I just want to Install GTM.
Now, Can I simply remove the Gtag code and paste GTM code to head & body sections.
Very helpful. thankyou!
Always giving out clear advice! Brilliant. Question: if I have a 100% gtm setup how can I fire website call conversion tracking via GTM as it needs the gtag?
check out our video on call conversion tracking
Great job!
Hi Julian,
Great video as always, well done. Quick question, if a website has both global site tag firing GA and GTM and I have setup enhanced commerce within GTM. Will the ecommerce work as GA is not firing via GTM?
Thanks!
Hi! Should I have both gtag.js and gtm.js on my site? I am using Google Site Kit for my Woocommerce Site, it allow to connect GTM and GA at the same time. Is it will install both of gtag.js and gtm.js on my site?
Thanks
no, ideally you have only one of these
@@MeasureSchool No, exactly I mean:
Install gtag.js for only GA and GA4, gtm.js for others (not including GA & GA4) >>> Will this ok?
thank you very much for explaining the differences. Very useful. Question: how would one go about merging the Google site tag with a new google tag setup for a website to avoid any duplication? So if our platform doesn't provide an area where we can copy the GTM code into the Gtag javascript, how would one go about merging?
You've been our secret guru 😂
haha great!
this has been really helpful! I have gtag and just installed GTM and am tracking my page views with it so can I just delete gtag from header now?
Your video helped me a lot, many thanks!
but what do I do if I installed the google tag manager with a plug in in my wordpress and then I discover there is a global site tag gtag.js installed that shows me an error, how can I delete it so that I only have the google tag manager?
Hey man, thanks
if i imported conversions from GA to adwords, do I still need to create adwords conversions?
No
Can 2 tag managers be installed?
Because clients have suppliers like we do SEO and they have another merchant for amazon.
Great tutorial, Julian, as usual.
I was removed GTM and put back gTag because I couldn't install the anti-flicker required by google experiment.
Could you advice how can resolve such a scenario.
Thanks
you just use GTM and put in the Optimize tag. The anti flicker needs to be installed outside of GTM anyways
how to resolve global site tag error?
how about Spa like vue ?
Thank you
There is 1 GIANT caviot: Caching
I found that on wordpress the big tools like wp-rocket will only properly cache google analytics tags.
if you use google tag manager, you will get bugs.
not my experience
For WP do you recommend google sitekit???
not really
@@MeasureSchool OMG
Yeah I tried kit, well it's easier but I don't feel it's right to run analytics witthin the site itself, although it just made installing the scripts quicker.
Korean txt plz . . . .
Haha yes would be cool! We'll look into it.
I looked up gorilla tag and got this lol
complete nonsense, GTM is only superior for those who don't write code. The simple elegant gtag() function can be used with any JavaScript you can imagine.
here's why this is absurd: GTM is being used by people who have no business using it. they don't write code. they find trash on the internet and shove it into GTM and create overly elaborate completely unnecessary scenarios.
so the only people who should be using GTM in the first place are coders, and the paradox is "coders wouldn't use a WYSIWYG like GTM"
Google made only one mistake:
there should have been a gtag() config to simply add on GTM
but you cannot push GTM through gtag() config.
so it's created this horrible mess where 7 out of 10 websites have horrible GTM implementations that should have been done with the global site tag to begin with
it's not all that hard to copy and paste a Facebook urchin or push a side by side SxS JavaScript conversion that sends the conversion data to both gtag(), The Facebook API and Even the enhanced conversions API from Google
but all of this is a giant mess now for one simple reason:
Google did not create a configuration GTag push for GTM container IDs
it's absurd.
Gtag is gorilla tag