How can I test Google Tag manager locally
I have created a GTM container, added tags under it and published.
its in debug mod and I can see datalayer
but for tags, says there are not tags in container
even though tags are there in container rules and tags
so question is, can I test gtm account on local machine even domain url of gtm is live.
if yes then why tags are not showing? does Google take time in publishing tags?
I tried google chrome plugin but it only shows basic info,
I want to work it like if I click on a product or do a purchase locally, it should update data for account remotely, is it possible?
Answer
Google Tag Manager can be easily tested on your local machine (no need for a Chrome extension), similar to how you would Preview your changes on a public website/app:
- Setup your Google Tag Manager account.
- Add the
<!-- Google Tag Manager -->script to the<head>of your webpage(s). - Add the
<!-- Google Tag Manager (noscript) -->to the<body>of your webpage(s) (optional). - Make the required updates in Google Tag Manager - e.g. add a new tag, etc.
- Click Preview in Google Tag Manager.
- Wait for the 'Now Previewing Workspace' banner to show in Google Tag Manager.
Start a local web server to run your app - this method will vary depending on your local setup but you should be able to access your app using a local URL like
localhost:8088/.NOTE: Opening a file path (e.g.
file:///Users/your-name/Documents/) in your browser WILL NOT work.- In the same browser as Google Tag Manager is open, open a new tab and go to your local web server URL - e.g
localhost:8088. - The Google Tag Manager debug pane should be visible at the bottom of the browser window.