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Technical Marketing: Precise data, reliable measurement

Server-side tracking, pixel management and GDPR-compliant data integration for maximum campaign performance

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Why data quality determines your success

In modern e-commerce, "belief" isn't a strategy; "knowledge" is the only currency that counts. Technical marketing forms the invisible but vital nervous system of your online store. It connects your sales platform to the outside world of advertising networks and analytics tools.

However, the reality in many stores is sobering: Due to ad blockers, strict browser restrictions like ITP (Intelligent Tracking Prevention), and GDPR, up to 40% of conversion data is lost with conventional setups. The result? You're managing your campaigns blindly and wasting budget. This is where our understanding of technical marketing comes in. It's not about colorful banner ads, but about the comprehensive infrastructure for data collection. We implement systems that minimize data loss, refine attribution models, and technically secure the communication between your store (e.g., Shopware 6, Shopify) and platforms like Meta, Google, or TikTok. The core of our work is the transition from client-side to server-side tracking. Instead of relying on the customer's browser to reliably send data (which it often doesn't anymore), we shift data processing to a dedicated server container. This means: full control over data sovereignty, faster shop loading times because fewer scripts need to be loaded, and significantly higher data quality for your algorithms. A professional technical setup today involves far more than just Google Analytics code. It requires the orchestration of Consent Management Platforms (CMPs), the setup of Conversion APIs (CAPIs) for direct server-to-server data exchange, and the transmission of net value, margin, and new customer status. This allows modern binding algorithms from Google and meta to work efficiently. Technical marketing is therefore the direct lever for your ROAS (Return on Ad Spend).

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Our services in technical marketing

Our range of services covers the entire lifecycle of your data – from collection and processing to activation in advertising channels. We don't build standard solutions, but rather customized tracking architectures

From Data Loss to Data Discovery: Our Workflow

  1. 01

    Audit & Discovery

  2. 02

    Technical basis

  3. 03

    Server Power

  4. 04

    Compliance Check

A well-thought-out workflow

  • strategy

    We start with a thorough tracking audit. We examine debug consoles, server logs, and discrepancies between the shop backend and analytics. We uncover the gaps in your data collection.

  • Solution Design

    We create a “tagging plan”. This defines which interactions are measured, how the data layer must be structured, and which data may be shared with which third-party providers.

  • Implementation

    Our developers implement the data layer directly in your shop's theme or backend. We configure the GTM server container and set up the API interfaces.

  • Testing & Validation

    Before going live, we test in sandbox mode. We check whether events are triggered twice, whether parameters are missing, and whether the consent tool blocks correctly.

  • Monitoring

    Tracking is never truly "finished." Browser updates or shop changes can break tags. We proactively monitor your data streams and intervene before data gaps occur.

Your contact for digital commerce

We develop online shops that work with inventory management, CRM and marketplaces, and we support them over many years. If you build a shop with us, you work with the same team in concept, development and operations.

Aziz Ajaghfouf, Managing Director

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Aziz Ajaghfouf, Managing Director of code council GmbH

Frequently Asked Questions about Technical Marketing

Why is server-side tracking necessary today?

Due to ad blockers, iOS updates, and cookie restrictions, traditional pixels lose up to 40% of their data. Server-side tracking closes this gap in line with the GDPR. API connections integrate tracking with all systems.

Is the facility GDPR compliant?

Yes, absolutely. Server-side tracking actually improves data privacy, as you retain full control over your data. We filter personally identifiable information (PII) before it is forwarded to platforms like Meta or Google.

What impact does tracking have on my ROAS?

Accurate data fuels Google's and Meta's algorithms. By feeding back validated conversions (CAPI), the algorithms learn faster, leading to lower click prices and a higher return on ad spend (ROAS).

Will this work with my shop system?

Yes, we implement our solutions independently of the system. Whether Shopware 6, Shopify or headless systems – we integrate the data layer directly and without negatively impacting the loading time of your frontend.

My current tracking information is incorrect. Can you fix this?

Absolutely. We often start with an audit, clean up duplicate counts (deduplication), and fix faulty event triggers. The goal is a data match of over 95% between the shop backend and the analytics tool.