Server-Side Tracking Explained

Server-side tracking moves at least part of event collection or forwarding away from the visitor's browser and into server-controlled infrastructure.

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What it can improve

Server-side implementations can reduce reliance on browser-side mechanisms and give businesses more control over event forwarding.

What it does not decide

Server-side transport does not by itself determine the correct attribution model or create a complete cross-channel source of truth.