Tracking and Conversion Scripts
Shift4Shop allows you to add custom scripts to your website; these could be Javascript functions to be used in the HTML, Tracking Scripts from third-party services like Bing, StatCounter, and Conversion Scripts from affiliate programs like Share-a-Sale and Commission Junction to track sales.
All these scripts can be added directly to the HTML files via FTP or your Online Store Manager.
Tracking Codes
Tracking codes are usually required to be added to most or every site page. Any code entered in the Global Header, Global Footer, Global Left or Right Banner sections will usually be automatically displayed on every page of your store. Keep in mind, however, that some of these banners could be disabled on the website depending on your specific layout or certain pages. For example, you may have configured a layout that omits the right banner. Typically, for scripts that are needed on every page, the Global Footer works best since it appears on all pages.
To add a tracking code to your store:
Login to your Store Manager.
Using the left navigation, go to Content > Header and Footer.
Add the script to the Global Footer field with the WYSIWYG mode turned off.
5. Click the Save button at the top right of the page to commit your changes.
Conversion Codes
Conversion codes are used to report your conversion goals or sales to third-party services like Affiliate Programs. Rather than having them listed on every page (as with tracking codes), the best place to have the conversion code is on the cart's final checkout page.
To add a conversion code:
Log into your Store Manager.
Go to Content > Titles & Content.
Look for "Checkout #4" and click its Actions > Edit button located to the far right of the page listing.
Additional Information:
Checkout 4 is also known as the order's "Thank You for your Purchase" page. Regardless of whether you are using single or multi-page checkout, your completed orders will eventually hit Checkout 4. This is why we advise placing the conversion tracking on this specific page.
4. Add the script to the Footer section.
5. Click on Save Changes.
Special Note: Some products that use conversion codes will also require that your order totals be free of currency symbols and formatting.
The following Dynamic Tag variables can be used for these situations.
[total]
total without currency symbol[ordersubtotal]
subtotal without currency symbol[total_noformat]
total without a currency symbol. Also no commas for totals over $999
(i.e., 1,000; removes the comma)
Other types of Scripts
3rd party scripts aren't just limited to tracking and commission situations. Some 3rd party services can also fall into the realm of security seals, product recommendation services, and even simple marketing services.
Either way, as long as the scripting provided is javascript or provided via simple HTML; it can usually be easily added to your store using the store's Global Footer or Left/Right Banners for the placement of the script to show across the entire site, or otherwise in the Titles & Content area for individual pages as needed.