Integrating With Your Website
In order to get the most out of all of the DailyStory features, you'll need to integrate with your website by installing the DailyStory beacon.
The DailyStory beacon, also called a tracking tag, is a small piece of JavaScript added to the <head> of all your web pages. It enables website traffic analysis, journey mapping, conversion funnels and features, such as Popups, Magic Forms and Tracking Links.
Install the DailyStory beacon to get the most out of DailyStory.
Find your Beacon Script Tag
You can find the DailyStory beacon JavaScript by navigating to your user menu in the top right hand corner and selecting Account Settings.
Next, locate the section SETUP and click on Website.
Install the DailyStory Beacon
Login to your website host and add the beacon to any pages in your website where you will want DailyStory functionality.
The DailyStory beacon can be added to your website very easily, as long as you are comfortable editing HTML pages. It is important that the tracking code is added onto all pages.
RecommendedRefer to instructions from your host site, as many have a common header file so it's not necessary to add the beacon to every web page. For Wordpess, we have an easy plug-in you can install. See our other help articles for Wordpress, SquareSpace and WiX.
Manual Installation Steps
- Copy the beacon JavaScript.
- Add the beacon between the opening and closing
<head>tag.
Test your beacon
To test if you have added it correctly, enter your full website URL in the box Verify your beacon is installed and then click the button Verify.
A new broswer tab will automatically open with your website and you should see the green check mark and below message saying, "Awesome, You're all set!".
If you have trouble or need any assistance, please visit us in chat or submit a support ticket.
RecommendedSome integrations, such as the WordPress plug-in and Shopify integration, automatically install a beacon once you have integrated them with DailyStory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some frequently asked questions about the DailyStory beacon.
Where should I place the script for the beacon?
Place the beacon JavaScript in the <head> section of all pages in your website, as well as any landing pages. It's important that the beacon is available on any pages people may visit. The script for the beacon is lightweight and small and will not interfere with page loads. After the page loads the beacon loads in additional JavaScript behind the scenes.
How does the beacon work?
The beacon: identifies and captures website visit data used for automations and other intent-based tracking; loads the DailyStory JavaScript API; enables features, such as Magic Forms and Popups; and tracks incoming links to your website
Is there anything else to install?
No, the beacon does not require any other JavaScript libraries.
Is there support for cross domain attribution tracking?
Yes, this is an advanced, enterprise feature of DailyStory that enables cross-domain tracking to ensure attribution is properly tracked across multiple domains.
Can I install the beacon with Google Tag Manager?
No, Google Tag Manager does not currently support DailyStory's beacon.
What if I'm using WordPress?
Please use our WordPress plugin.
What if I'm using Shopify?
The beacon is automatically installed with the integration, so no further work required!