Server-Side Tracking: Collect More Data with Server-Side GTM

Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about "Tagowanie po stronie serwera – zbieraj więcej danych"
Server-side tracking uses a server on your subdomain to collect and distribute data to analytics platforms, while client-side tracking loads multiple third-party scripts directly in the user's browser. This server-side approach creates a single connection between the user and your domain, improving data collection by up to 40% while bypassing ad blockers and corporate security restrictions.
B2B companies often face significant data loss because their potential customers use corporate devices with enhanced security measures that block third-party tracking scripts. Server-side tracking helps overcome these restrictions by routing all tracking through your own domain, resulting in more complete data about corporate visitors and their interactions with your site.
Server-side tracking typically costs between $20-50 monthly for server hosting, plus a one-time setup fee of approximately $2,000-5,000 depending on implementation complexity. For companies spending significant amounts on advertising, this investment is worthwhile as the improved data collection leads to better campaign optimization.
Server-side tracking significantly improves website performance by replacing multiple third-party script connections with a single connection to your tracking server. This reduces the processing burden on users' devices and eliminates the delays caused by multiple tracking scripts firing simultaneously when events occur on your site.
EU-based server-side tracking hosting enhances GDPR compliance by keeping data within EU jurisdiction, providing greater control over what data is collected and shared with third parties. Our solution at gdpr-server-tracking.eu offers servers in Finland, EU-based ownership, and specialized features for hashing and filtering sensitive data, helping you maintain compliance while maximizing tracking capabilities.
Bare metal hosting eliminates third-party cloud provider access risks by providing dedicated physical servers rather than virtualized instances. Our EU-based bare metal hosting solution ensures that your tracking data isn't accessible to cloud providers, offering enhanced security, reliability, and data sovereignty compared to cloud-based alternatives.
Yes, server-side tracking provides enhanced capabilities for identifying returning users despite browser cookie limitations. By processing identification on your server rather than relying solely on browser-based cookies, you can implement more robust user identification strategies that are less affected by browser restrictions and privacy settings.
Server-side tracking gives you complete control over data transformation before it's distributed to analytics platforms. You can enrich data with additional information, create copies for your own storage, implement custom filtering or hashing of sensitive information, and even trigger automations based on specific user actions, all from your tracking server.