Pixel tool (Postbacks / Callbacks)
Types of pixels
TAP offers different types of Pixels (also called Postbacks or Callbacks):
S2S HTTPS - Server to Server pixel call with GET method
Facebook/Instagram API - Server-Side Conversion Tracking
TikTok API - Server-Side Conversion Tracking
S2S HTTPS Pixel is calling any specified URL with a set of dynamically appended parameters based on the affiliate request. FB/Instagram API and TikTok API pixels are sending events to the social media platforms using Conversions API.
Pixel triggering events/actions
Each of the pixels can be triggered on the following events/actions (considering the necessary data was reported to TAP). Affiliates can set more than one pixel definition (triggered on same or different events).
Lead - will be triggered when a new registration is reported to the affiliate platform;
Qualified Lead - will be triggered when a new registration has passed the deal qualifications (only for CPL deals);
FTD - will be triggered when a new FTD (First-Time Deposit) is reported to the affiliate platform;
QFTD - will be triggered when a new FTD passes all qualifications (only for CPA deals)
How to create pixel defintion
Go to 'Pixel Definitions' tab in the affiliate profile and click 'Create'
Write a Name for the pixel
Choose the Deal you want to relate the pixel to. You can choose Global for any deal, or a specific deal among the different deals configured for the affiliate. Pixels will be fired only for players that are assigned to a deal (any deal or a specific deal, according to the pixel definition).
Choose the Action on which to trigger the pixel
Choose the Type of Pixel and fill in the necessary information.
Server-to-server pixels (S2S)
Server-to-server pixels are defined as URLs that link to the server location with a set of dynamically appended parameters based on the affiliate request.
A typical server-side pixel might look similar to the following:
https://pixelserver.com?click_id={{afp}}&lead_id={{registration_id}}
Where:
{{registration_id}} - is part of TAP's internal parameters supported out of the box.
{{afp}} - is an example of a dynamic custom parameter used by the affiliate to fit dynamic data like click_id in a PPC campaign etc.
Additional Parameters
Available for S2S HTTPS pixels
Pixel URLs can include Default supported parametrs or Custom parameters. TAP will collect any additional parameters the affiliate is sending, so later they can passed back in the pixel.
For Default parameters supported by TAP, explanations can be found in 'List of Default parameters' below or when hovering over the parameter in the Pixel Definition modal. Parameters without any explanations will be those collected by TAP from all clicks ever made on the affiliate's tracing links. From the example below, custom parameter is for {{click_id}}.
If you are an affiliate, go to "Pixels" and click "Create". A creation model will open for you to fill the necessary information.
Facebook/Instagram API
This feature allows the affiliate platform to send conversion events directly to Facebook or Instagram (via the Conversions API). By sharing this data, you help Facebook Ads or/and Instagram Ads systems optimize campaigns more accurately, resulting in better performance and reporting.
As Instagram is a part of the Meta ecosystem, the setup for Facebook Ads Pixel will also apply to Instagram Ads. The same Pixel ID and configuration used for Facebook will track conversions and events on Instagram as well. Affiliate doesn't need a separate integration just for Instagram, as long as: - Affiliate's Instagram campaigns are running under the same Meta Business account (and linked to the same Pixel/Data Source) - Any server-side events sent via the Facebook Conversions API will automatically work for both Facebook and Instagram traffic.
How to set Facebook/Instagram API pixel
Follow the steps for creating a pixel and choose pixel type FB/Instagram API
Set the following details:
Facebook Pixel ID: Your unique Pixel (Data Source) ID in Facebook (e.g., 1234567890).
Facebook Access Token: A valid token granting permission to send conversion events on your behalf. Access token is obtainable via your Facebook Business Manager or Events Manager setting
If you are an affiliate, go to "Pixels" and click "Create". A creation model will open for you to fill the necessary information.
How Facebook/Instagram API pixel works
When user clicks on affiliate's Facebook ads, fbclid parameter is automatically appended to the URL of affiliate's tracking link.
TAP system captures the fbclid
Upon event triggering (e.g. user registration or FTD), the affiliate platform sends the event (including the relevant fbclid) directly to Facebook's Conversion API
Facebook matches the conversion to the correct ad click.
TikTok API
The setup process follows the same logic as Facebook/Instagram API Pixel, with the only difference being the specific parameters required for this pixel type.
To configure your TikTok API pixel in TAP, follow the steps for creating the pixel, select the relevant pixel type and set the following details:
Pixel code : Your unique Pixel code/ID in TikTok (e.g.,
1234567890
).Access token: A valid token granting permission to send conversion events on your behalf. Access token can be generated in TikTok Business Center (Events Manager or Developer Tools)
If you are an affiliate, go to "Pixels" and click "Create". A creation model will open for you to fill the necessary information.
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