Supercharge Your Tagging Productivity with ChatGPT

It seems that since the beginning of 2023 ChatGPT is everywhere. Everyday our social network feeds are full of posts, articles, videos and opinions about the new chatbot on the block. I am sure that you have already played with this new toy. ChatGPT might have already written a poem for you or provided the recipe for your favorite dish.

However, ChatGPT offers more than just playful interactions. It can also serve as a valuable ally in your daily work as a web analytics developer. Despite its entertaining nature, ChatGPT possesses the potential to be a supportive companion, enhancing your productivity and streamlining your tasks. Here are just a few ways ChatGPT can elevate your web analytics game.

Creating RegEx for your conditions

Creating regular expressions (RegEx) for your conditions can be a challenging task. Regex is a powerful tool for matching and manipulating text based on patterns. However, it often requires a deep understanding of its syntax and can be time-consuming to implement correctly. Fortunately, you can rely on our trusty companion, ChatGPT, to save you valuable time and effort.

At Baresquare we use Tealium iQ as a tag management system for installing marketing tags for our customers’ websites. These tags need to be triggered on specific pages and we achieve functionality by utilizing “Load Rules” (“Triggers” for Google Tag Manager users) with RegEx. This approach enables us to restrict the application of tags to specific URLs. Creating a single RegEx that covers multiple URLs can be challenging and time-consuming. However, with the assistance of ChatGPT, you can overcome these hurdles. ChatGPT comes to the rescue by providing you with the necessary support and guidance to create effective and efficient RegEx patterns.

Let's consider an example where we want to create a tag that should run on the following URLs:

• https://baresquare.com/blog/announcing-ga4-migration-gap-hunter-app
• https://baresquare.co.uk/solutions/revenue-leaders
• https://baresquare.de/apps/ga4-migration-gap-hunter

To achieve this, we can create a Load Rule with two regular expressions. The first regular expression will select the domain names, and the second regular expression will select the path names of the URLs mentioned above.

To generate these regular expressions, let's turn to our trusted assistant, ChatGPT. We can ask ChatGPT to create these two regular expressions for us by writing the following prompt:

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ChatGPT will provide us with the necessary regular expressions to meet our requirements and it will also give a short explanation

The truth is that ChatGPT is not foolproof. We must test the output it provides before applying it. For RegEx testing, a reliable testing tool like RegEx101 can be immensely valuable. RegEx101 allows you to create and test regular expressions with ease, ensuring their accuracy and functionality.

By entering the regular expressions generated by ChatGPT and the required strings into RegEx101, you can verify their correctness and see the expected results. This step is essential to ensure that the regular expressions effectively match and manipulate the intended text patterns.

If we enter the regular expressions and the required strings in RegEx101, we will see that they are correct.

However, the first regular expression could be further simplified by removing the redundant occurrences of the “baresquare” string. The revised expression would be as follows:

Writing code for you

I'm sure many of us can relate to the frustration of spending hours searching for the perfect code snippet on websites like Stack Overflow. The good news is that with ChatGPT, you no longer have to worry about this time-consuming process. ChatGPT is here to help you generate those code snippets that can save your day.

Gone are the days of tirelessly browsing through forums or documentation in search of the solution you need. Simply describe your requirements to ChatGPT, and it will swiftly generate the code snippet you're looking for. The more specific you are in your description, the better the chances of getting the exact answer you need. While ChatGPT is a remarkable AI tool, it's important to remember that it's not quite a mind reader...yet!

Let's dive into an example to illustrate ChatGPT's capabilities. Suppose you need a code snippet in JavaScript that triggers a custom event for a specific button or buttons. Simply ask ChatGPT to provide the code snippet and within seconds, it will deliver the solution you seek.

Not only does ChatGPT effortlessly generate the code snippet you requested, but it goes the extra mile by providing a comprehensive explanation as well. It takes the time to break down the logic and functionality behind the code, ensuring that you grasp the underlying concepts. This explanation allows you to not only use the code snippet effectively but also learn from it, expanding your knowledge and skillset along the way.

It's important to remember that ChatGPT is an AI model and may not always provide perfect or up-to-date answers. Nevertheless, it can save you time and effort by providing quick and convenient responses.

Reading tracking server calls

Once you have successfully implemented the tag on your website, ensuring its functionality becomes paramount. To validate the tag's effectiveness, you can leverage the powerful "Network" tab in Google Chrome Developer Tools. This feature allows you to inspect the server calls made by your website, providing crucial information for analysis. And when it comes to comprehensively examining and interpreting these server calls, ChatGPT is here to assist you every step of the way.

By tapping into ChatGPT's capabilities, you can seamlessly read and analyze the server calls with precision and depth. Whether it's examining Google Analytics 4 server calls or any other tracking system, ChatGPT empowers you to navigate through the data and extract valuable insights.

Let's delve into a specific example to illustrate ChatGPT's expertise. Suppose you want to read and understand a Google Analytics 4 server call. Simply provide the details of the server call to ChatGPT, and it will quickly generate a comprehensive analysis for you

Copy the above URL and paste it into ChatGPT and ask “Decode the GA4 server call”.

With ChatGPT as your trusted companion, you can gain a deeper understanding of this server call. Refer to the screenshot below for the analysis:

So, whether you're working with Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any other tracking system, let ChatGPT be your guide to deciphering and analyzing the server calls.

Conclusion

I hope that the tips and techniques we shared in the previous sections have been insightful and will enhance your experience as a developer using ChatGPT. As you embark on your journey with this powerful language model, always remember that practice makes perfect. By constantly experimenting, testing, and iterating, you'll unlock the true potential of ChatGPT and elevate your skills to new heights.

Armed with these valuable tips in your arsenal, you're well on your way to boosting your tagging productivity with ChatGPT. I hope that this blog post has equipped you with valuable knowledge and inspired you to explore the possibilities that this remarkable technology offers. Remember, there are no boundaries to what you can achieve when you let your imagination run wild.

Happy coding, and may your projects flourish with the assistance of ChatGPT!

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